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Summary of Contents for EX6130

Page 1: ...350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA May 2017 202 11627 02 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Model EX6130 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ficial NETGEAR support resources Conformity For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any no...

Page 3: ... FastLane Technology 20 Adjust the WiFi Coverage 21 Chapter 4 Network Settings View Connected Devices 24 View WiFi Settings 24 Change the Extender WiFi Network Names 25 Change the Extender WiFi Password 26 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 27 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 28 Change the WiFi Speed 29 Disable or Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence for 2 4 GHz WiFi 30 Use WPS to Add...

Page 4: ...guration 44 Back Up the Configuration Settings 44 Restore the Configuration Settings 45 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 46 Use the Factory Reset Button to Reset the Extender 47 Log In to the Extender to Reset the Extender 48 Update the Firmware 49 Restart the Extender Remotely 50 Chapter 6 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 53 Cannot Connect to the Extender 53 Cannot Join a WiFi Net...

Page 5: ...is chapter covers the following topics Meet Your Extender When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at support netgear com Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download n...

Page 6: ...cribes the LEDs Table 1 Front panel LEDs LED Description Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device Solid green Best connection Solid amber ...

Page 7: ...istent Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network Power LED Solid amber The extender is booting Solid green The extender is powered on Blinking green The extender is switching between extender mode and access point mode Off The extender is powered off WPS Mode LED Solid green The extender is in extender mode Blinking green A WPS conn...

Page 8: ... device connects to a network The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join In its role as an access point the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place Existing WiFi Sometimes your router ...

Page 9: ...9 2 2 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics Use the Extender in Extender Mode Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation ...

Page 10: ...ght press the Power On Off button on the side of the extender Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network You can do this in one of two ways Connect with WPS For more information see Connect With WPS on page 10 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant For more information see Connect With the NETGEA...

Page 11: ...ut halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 5 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green 6 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 7 If the Router Link LED doesn t light ambe...

Page 12: ...ion assistant 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender WiFi network NETGEAR_EXT After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Device Link LED lights 2 Launch web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser The New Extender Setup page displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Create Ac...

Page 13: ...ontinue button 14 Click the Continue button A page displays confirming that the extender successfully connected to the existing WiFi network 15 Click the Next button The registration page displays 16 Complete the registration fields and click the Finish button to complete the setup If you do not want to register your extender click the Skip Registration link Note that you must register your extend...

Page 14: ...etwork setup is complete If the Device Link LED is red your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal You must move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak the first time you join the extender network the Router Link LED or Device Link LED is amber or...

Page 15: ...if the WPS Mode LED is off 5 If the WPS Mode LED is lit press the WPS Mode button for more than five seconds While the extender switches to access point mode the WPS Mode LED and Power LED blink for up to 50 seconds When the extender is in access point mode the WPS Mode LED turns off and the Power LED lights solid green 6 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect ...

Page 16: ...ing WiFi network 16 Click the Next button The registration page displays 17 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your extender Log In to the Extender After Installation After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings To log in to the extender 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended WiFi ne...

Page 17: ...nd both WiFi bands clear the 2 4 GHz WiFi Networks or the 5 GHz WiFi Networks check box 8 In the Password Network Key field type the existing WiFi network password also called passphrase or security key and click the NEXT button 9 Set the network name SSID and password for your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button Note We recommend that you use a network name SSID for your extender ...

Page 18: ...14 Complete the registration fields and click the Finish button to complete the setup If you do not want to register your extender click the Skip Registration link Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support The Status page displays ...

Page 19: ...19 3 3 Optimize Extender Performance This chapter covers the following topics Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology Adjust the WiFi Coverage ...

Page 20: ...devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router Use this mode if your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2 4 GHz band Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 2 4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router Use this mode if the devices that you want to use ...

Page 21: ...d Adjust the WiFi Coverage You can set the extender s WiFi coverage depending on how large you want your coverage area to be To adjust the WiFi coverage 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button T...

Page 22: ...ore WiFi Coverage 6 Select a Wireless Output Power radio button If your extender is covering a small area select a lower output power percentage If your extender is covering a large area select a higher output power percentage 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved ...

Page 23: ...dcast to Create a Hidden Network Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios Change the WiFi Speed Disable or Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence for 2 4 GHz WiFi Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device Set Up an Access Schedule Change the Extender s Device Name Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Con...

Page 24: ...of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Connected Devices View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web br...

Page 25: ...ireless Change the Extender WiFi Network Names To change the extender s WiFi network names 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu ic...

Page 26: ...twork Change the Extender WiFi Password To change the extender s WiFi password 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it ...

Page 27: ...idden Network By default the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi network names SSIDs are easy for you to find from your computer tablet or smartphone You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network To connect to a hidden network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 1 On a computer ...

Page 28: ...heck box for each network 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default the extender s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands If you disable the WiFi radios then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender To enable or disable the WiFi radios 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web b...

Page 29: ...s 6 Select or clear the Enable 2 4 GHz WiFi check box 7 Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email addr...

Page 30: ...ble or Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence for 2 4 GHz WiFi The extender s 2 4 GHz WiFi network can run in either 40 MHz mode or 20 MHz mode When this feature is enabled the extender uses 40 MHz mode unless a nearby WiFi network is using 40 MHz mode If that happens the extender uses 20 MHz mode to coexist with that network To enable or disable 20 40 MHz coexistence for 2 4 GHz WiFi 1 On a computer or WiF...

Page 31: ... the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless 6 Select or clear the Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence 2 4GHz check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network WPS WiFi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key Ins...

Page 32: ...e on page 15 Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that you can click To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the...

Page 33: ...network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Do More Connect Devices WPS The Connect Devices WPS page displays 6 Select the PIN Number radio but...

Page 34: ...ly the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi device If you cannot access the label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC addresses on the Connected Devices page see View Connected Devices on page 24 To use WiFi access control to deny access 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network laun...

Page 35: ...l users during specific periods of the day You can set up an access schedule that prevents Internet access through the extender network based on the times that you set To set up an access schedule 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email addres...

Page 36: ... extender s device name 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless T...

Page 37: ...N button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless The WiFi Settings page displays 6 Scroll down and click the IP Address heading By default the Dynamically get IP Address From Router radio button is selected 7 Select the Use Static IP Address radio button 8 Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addre...

Page 38: ...the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender 3 Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit 4 Log in to your extender a Launch a web browser b Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser A login window opens c Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 5 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender...

Page 39: ...rn Password Protection Off and On Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Manually Set the Extender Clock Change the Extender s Time Zone Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Update the Firmware Restart the Extender Remotely ...

Page 40: ...web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Password 6 In the New User Name field type the user s email address 7 Type the password in the New Password field an...

Page 41: ...he Password Off or Password On radio button 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password If you changed the password to access the extender and set up password recovery you can recover your password if you lose it To recover your password to access the extender 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser...

Page 42: ...click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Do More Access Schedule The Access Schedule page displays 6 Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Manually Set the Extender Clock If you set up an access schedule set the extender clock so that the access schedule is accurate To manually set the extender clock 1 On a computer ...

Page 43: ...k the Sync Clock button to synchronize the extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are using 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the Extender s Time Zone To change the extender s time zone 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login w...

Page 44: ... Your settings are saved Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings After you back up the settings if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings you can restore the extender configuration to the backed up settings Back Up the Conf...

Page 45: ...browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file 8 Click the OK button The extender configuration settings are backed up Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file To restore the extender configuration settings 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected t...

Page 46: ...o go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 8 Click the RESTORE button A confirmation pop up window opens 9 Confirm your decision The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts This process takes about one minute Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances for example if...

Page 47: ...e Extender To use the Factory Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Factory Reset button and hold it for about seven seconds Factory Reset button 2 Release the button CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the comput...

Page 48: ... a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Other Settings CAUTION After you click the RESET button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down t...

Page 49: ...vice that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displays 4 If your browser displays the Menu icon click it The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Firmware Update 6 Click the CHECK ONLINE button 7 If new fir...

Page 50: ...emotely You can log in to the extender and restart it When the extender restarts all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected To restart the extender remotely 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net A login window opens 3 Enter...

Page 51: ...Maintain and Monitor the Extender 51 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 6 Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm The extender restarts which takes about two minutes ...

Page 52: ...52 6 6 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics FAQs Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message ...

Page 53: ...il address and password What can I do In the login window click the Username Password Help link and answer the security questions that you set up during the initial setup For more information see Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password on page 41 If you forgot the answers to your security questions you can restore the extender s factory settings and perform the setup again To restore factory set...

Page 54: ...not the same as Password25 or password25 If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network check to see if your WiFi network is still working Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the WiFi router If the extender Device Link LED is red the WiFi connection between the WiFi router and the extender is poor You can establish the best connection with a clear l...

Page 55: ...55 A A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications ...

Page 56: ...s Table 2 Factory default settings Feature Default Settings Smart Setup Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 1 Maximum WiFi signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput can vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lo...

Page 57: ...hnical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay Physical specifications Dimensions 144 x 55 x 43mm 5 67 x 2 17 x 1 69 in Weight 195 g 0 43 lb Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Interface Local 10BASE T 100BASE TX RJ 45 802 11ac 8...

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