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Quick Start

AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX6150

Summary of Contents for EX6150 AC1200

Page 1: ...Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Model EX6150...

Page 2: ...nd 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...

Page 3: ...your extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Front Panel and Side Panel Router Link LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Ethernet port Access Point Extender switch Power On Off...

Page 4: ...ED indicates the connection between the extender and your client device such as a computer or WiFi device Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No conne...

Page 5: ...ch To use the extender in extender mode set the Access Point Extender switch to Extender Place the Extender and Apply Power 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router Proximity to the...

Page 6: ...ge 9 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 sec...

Page 7: ...ith 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 lig...

Page 8: ...ork names MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 9 Test the new extender WiFi network s WiFi range by moving your client device to the...

Page 9: ...iFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi network After the connection with your client device is established the Client Link LED lights 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext...

Page 10: ...ton Wait for the page to display a list of new extender WiFi networks which might take up to one minute 10 Connect your client device to the new extender WiFi network using the extender SSID and passw...

Page 11: ...in the range of your existing WiFi router network 16 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green 17 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where th...

Page 12: ...a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete If the Client Link LED is red your new extender WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal You must move your cli...

Page 13: ...Extender switch to Access Point 2 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 3 Use an Ethernet...

Page 14: ...u are connected 5 Launch a web browser and enter www mywifiext net in the address field The New Extender Setup page displays 6 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Create Account page displays 7 Co...

Page 15: ...n page displays 14 Follow the onscreen instructions to register your extender Access Extender Settings After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings 1 Use...

Page 16: ...ine of the range covered by the router or access point 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 pas...

Page 17: ...b 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 Extender Setup page displays How do I restore the...

Page 18: ...tender and cannot access the Internet To allow your client 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...

Page 19: ...al 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...

Page 20: ...end that you use only official NETGEAR support resources Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes on...

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