NETGEAR EX6920, User Manual

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Get Started
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders
Use the Extenders in Extender Mode
Place the extenders, supply power, and connect the extenders to your WiFi network.
Note: You can also use the extenders as WiFi access points and create a
new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See
Use the
Extenders in Access Point Mode on page 16.
Place the Extenders and Supply Power
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To place the extenders and supply power:
1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
3. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the
extender.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the second extender.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extenders 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 NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12.
Connect With WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network
name and password.
Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP
security, follow the instructions in
Connect With the NETGEAR
Installation Assistant on page 12.
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To use WPS to connect the extenders to your WiFi router:
1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.