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AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender

Model EX6120

Summary of Contents for EX6120

Page 1: ...Quick Start AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Model EX6120 ...

Page 2: ...d enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard to reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need ...

Page 3: ...r extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED Factory Reset button WPS button Power On Off button Ethernet port Power connector varies by region Power connector varies by region ...

Page 4: ...s LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Power LED Solid amber The extender is booting Solid green The extender is powered on Off The extender is powered off WPS LED Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 Blinking green A WPS connection is being est...

Page 5: ...tender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on 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 6 Connec...

Page 6: ... or access point The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green the Router Link LED lights and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network If the Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9 3 If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band 4 Unplug the extender an...

Page 7: ...o the router and try again Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green 8 On your computer or WiFi device find and connect to the new extended WiFi network The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks The extender s new WiFi network names are based on your existing WiFi network name with _2GEXT and _5GEXT at the end of the name For...

Page 8: ...ce Link LED on the extender If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network 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 ...

Page 9: ... Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button 5 When prompted complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials and click the NEXT button 6 Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender searches for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list 7 Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands clear the 2 4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5...

Page 10: ...our computer or WiFi device before you click the Continue button 11 Click the Continue button A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the existing WiFi network 12 Click the Next button The registration page displays 13 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 l...

Page 11: ... green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on the extender 16 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 17 If the Router Link LED doesn t light amber or green plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED light...

Page 12: ... poor router WiFi signal and your network 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 Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network you can conne...

Page 13: ...ction 1 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button 2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot ...

Page 14: ...ge to set up your login credentials and click the NEXT button 7 Click the ACCESS POINT button The extender checks for an Internet connection 8 Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button 9 When prompted set the network name SSID security option and password for each access point network and click the NEXT button Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point ...

Page 15: ...settings 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Device Link LED lights 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser A login page displays 4 Type your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status...

Page 16: ...oint For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the network password in the correct field Can I set up the extender in extender mode if I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable No The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it is in extender mode If th...

Page 17: ...w mywifiext net in the address field of the browser The New Extender Setup page displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button 5 When prompted complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials again How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a pen or straightened paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for...

Page 18: ...d cannot access the Internet To allow your device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router 1 Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter wireless access control or ACL For more information about how to disable your router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL see your router s documentation 2 Power on th...

Page 19: ...tual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to your router s MAC filter table 7 Enable the router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser Why can t I see the web browser setup guide Try these troubleshooting steps Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP most are Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that ...

Page 20: ...t visit http support netgear com NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Compliance For the curren...

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