Netgear EX6150 Installation Guide
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1. WPS LED Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 Blinking green A WPS connection is in progress Off WiFi security is not enabled Note If the Router Arrow LED or Client Arrow LED blinks see Find the Best Location on page 11 If no arrow LEDs light the extender is in a good location 5 Use the Extender in Extender Mode Set the Access Point Extender switch place the extender apply power and connect it to your WiFi network Set the Access Point Extender Switch 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 WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on the side of the extender 6 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 Connect with web browser setup For more information see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 8 Connect with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password Note WPS doe2. more information about your product in the user manual which is available at http support netgear com The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password passphrase or security key and I am sure I have entered the correct password What can I do The extender is probably placed at the borderline 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 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 the extender is in access point mode you can connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection For more information about access point mode see Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 13 17 I forgot my login email and password What can I do On the login screen click the Username amp Password Help link to answer the security questions you set up during the initial setup If you forgot the answers to your security questions do the following to set up your login credentials again 1 Restore the extender to its factory default settings 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser The login screen
3. Link LED remains lit 4 Log in to your extender a Launch a web browser and in the address field enter www mywifiext net A login screen displays 19 b Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button The Status screen displays 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Settings 6 Scroll down and select Connected Devices The Connected Devices section displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network 7 On the router add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to your router s MAC filter table 8 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 Client Link LED is green and that you are using a valid IP address Relaunch the web browser and type www mywifiext net in the address field Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button December 2014 NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR teleph
4. Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Model EX6150 2 Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and 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 you need 3 Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Front Panel and Side Panel Router Arrow LED Client Arrow LED Router Link LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Ethernet port Access Point Extender switch Power On Off button Factory Reset button WPS button 4 LED Descriptions 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 Client Link LED This 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
5. displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber 2 Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to reboot The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings 18 I enabled a wireless MAC filter wireless access control or access control list ACL on my router What should I do when installing the extender When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL is enabled the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet To allow the WiFi 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 the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender network 3 Make sure that the Router
6. elect the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the NEXT button A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the WiFi network 12 Click the Next button The registration screen displays 10 13 Complete the registration fields and click the Finish button to complete the setup The Status screen displays 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 14 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 15 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 11 Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak the first time you join the extender network an arrow LED blinks for two minutes If this happens adjust the position of the extender If the Router arrow blinks move the extender closer to the router If the Client arrow blinks move the computer or mobile device closer to the extender If no arrow LEDs are lit the extender is in a good location 12 Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device After the extender i
7. one support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support 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 current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply
8. r Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected 5 Launch a web browser and enter www mywifiext net in the address field A login screen displays 6 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays 7 Complete the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button 8 Verify that the Access Point Extender switch is set to Access Point and click the CONTINUE button The extender checks for an Internet connection 9 Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button 10 Set the network name SSID security option and password for each access point network and click the NEXT button 15 Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point 11 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access point WiFi network Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s 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 Client Link LED lights 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 4 Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button The Status screen displays 5 Make any needed changes 16 Frequently Asked Questions You can find
9. s connected to your existing WiFi network you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection 1 Set up the extender For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5 2 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network For more information see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 6 3 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet enabled device in to the Ethernet port on the extender Extender Blu ray player WiFi router 13 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection 1 Set the Access Point Extender switch to Access Point 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 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 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 14 4 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and join a WiFi extender network When the extender is in access point mode you can join one of the following WiFi extender networks 2 4 GHz network NETGEAR_EXT 5 GHz network NETGEAR_5GEXT When you join the network the extende
10. s not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 8 1 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender The WPS LED blinks 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your router 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 7 If the Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 8 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 Find the new extended WiFi network name on your computer or WiFi device 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 example Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName New extended WiFi network names MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT 5 Connect your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 6 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 8 7 Plug the extender into an electrical outle
11. t Wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button 8 Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal Connect with Web Browser Setup 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Client Link LED lights 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser The New Extender Setup screen displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays 5 Complete the fields on the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button 6 Verify that the Access Point Extender switch is set to Extender and click the CONTINUE button 9 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 5GHz WiFi Networks checkbox 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 extender and click the NEXT button 10 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new extended WiFi network Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices 11 S
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