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1. Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender s WiFi network Set Up an Access Schedule You can control access to all 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 gt To set up an access schedule i 2 3 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Extender Network Settings 29 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Do More gt Access Schedule Access Schedule chedule will er sable ettings You can use this feature to control access to all users during s Your clock needs to be set in order for internet access Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuan Automatically adjust for daylight savings time CANCEL 6 Select the Access Schedule On radio button The screen adjusts 7 In the Days menu and the Time menu select the days and time when you want to disable Internet access 8 Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table 9 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the Extender s Device Name The default2. When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network it functions as a network client similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network e 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 Overview 7 AC1200 WiF Range Extender WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of Existing WiFi your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard to reach areas Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need Figure 2 Range extender in a home Overview 8 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics Install the WiFi Extender Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation AC1200 WiF Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender apply power and connect it to your WiFi network Note You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection See Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 14 Place the Extender and Apply Power gt To place the extender and apply power 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi rout
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4. O I I gt O N JO a A 1111 b Toggle the second to last digit of the binary code to 1 or 0 If the second to last digit is 1 toggle it to 0 If the second to last digit is 0 toggle it to 1 For example if the binary code is 1100 0100 the new binary code is 1100 0110 c Convert the new binary code back to a hexadecimal value Extender Network Settings 33 AC1200 WiF Range Extender For example if the binary code is 1100 0110 the new hexadecimal value is C6 Binary numbers Hexadecimal values Binary Hexadecimal numbers values d Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the old MAC 1 address with the new value that you converted and add the new MAC 1 address to your router s MAC filter table For example if your old MAC 1 address was C4 04 15 5F 20 AD your new MAC 1 address is C6 04 15 5F 20 AD 13 Enable the router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL Extender Network Settings 34 Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Change the Extender User Name and Password e Turn Password Protection Off and On e Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password e Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time e Manually Set the Extender Clock e Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration e Back Up the Configuration Settings e Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings e Update the Firmware e Restart the Exte
5. 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 Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect If you use the push button method the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical button or a software button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security If your extender network is open no WiFi security is set connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA WPA2 WiFi security on the extender network and generates a random passphrase You can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings screen for more information see View WiFi Settings on page 22 For information about using WPS to connect the extender to a WiFi network during setup see Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 14 Extender Network Settings 26 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the 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 display an onscreen WPS button that you can click gt To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network 1 On acomputer or WiFi device that is connected
6. a network name 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names SSIDs are easy for you to find and connect to 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 gt To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 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 3 When prompted enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Extender Network Settings 23 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Regional Settings General 2 4GHz Network 5GHz Network Z Enable 2 4GHz WiFi Network Name SSID 6 Clear the Broadcast the Network name SSID check box 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 gt To disable or enable the WiFi radios
7. join a WiFi network you must know its network name also called the SSID so that you can select it If the network is secure you must know the passphrase or key If the extender does not connect to the network that you select the cause might be one of the following FAQs and Troubleshooting 46 AC1200 WiF Range Extender It is possible that you typed the network name passphrase or key incorrectly Use Smart Setup see Run Smart Setup Installation on page 17 to select a WiFi network and retype the passphrase or key The passphrase or key is case sensitive For example PASSWORD25 is 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 Client 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 line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router If you use Smart Setup and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router does not connect to the Internet or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured To run Smart Setup ag
8. to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt Do More gt Connect Devices WPS Connect Devices WPS ou can securely connect WiFi client devices to the extender using the WPS feature Learn Mare Push Button recommended PIN Number Press the WPS button on your WiFi client device Within 2 minutes press the physical WPS button on the extender or the WPS button below WIFI PROTECTED SETUP WPS 6 Leave the Push Button recommended radio button selected 7 Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP WPS bution For two minutes the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to its WiFi network 8 Within two minutes go to the computer WiFi device and press or click its WPS button 9 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Settings gt Connected Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect gt 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 extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of
9. typing the network password in the correct field Can I set up the extender in extender mode if 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 14 forgot my login email address and password What can I do On the login screen click the Username amp Password Help link to 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 37 Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender determine what prevents you from connecting e If you forgot your user name or password click the Username amp Password Help link For more information see FAQs on page 46 e If your browser displays an error page include http in the address field of your browser by typing http www mywifiext net e Ifyou already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi check to see if the Client Link LED is off or red e Ifyou cannot get a WiFi connection working you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To
10. 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 screen displays Log In to the Extender After Installation After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings gt 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 network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Client Link LED lights solid green Launch a web browser Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser Get Started 16 4 Run AC1200 WiF Range Extender A login screen displays Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status screen displays Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings This is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name SSID or WiFi password gt To run Smart Setup 1 10 11 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 solid green Launch a web browser Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays Ent
11. your browser enter www mywifiext net Extender Network Settings 27 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt Do More gt Connect Devices WPS The Connect Devices WPS screen displays 6 Select the PIN Number radio button Connect Devices WPS You can securely connect WiFi client devices to the extender using the WPS feature Learn More Push Button recommended PIN Number Locate the security pin on your WiFi client device and enter the pin below 7 Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field 8 Click the NEXT button For four minutes the extender attempts to find the computer or WiFi device 9 Within four minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the WiFi network 10 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Settings gt Connected Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender s WiFi networks You can deny network access to specific computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses Each network device is assigned a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for exam
12. 1 On acomputer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Extender Network Settings 24 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Regional Settings General 2 4GHz Network 5GHz Network Enable 2 4GHz WiFi Enable 5GHz WiFi Network Name SSID as existing network password 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 gt To change the WiFi speed 1 On acomputer 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 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Extender Network Settings 25 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Regional Settings General 2 4GHz Network 5GHz Network Z Enable 2 4GHz WiFi Network Name SSID 6 In each WiFi Speed menu select a speed 7 Click the SAVE button
13. Fi router supports the 5 GHz band repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band Find the new extender 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 _EXT at the end of the name For example Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName e New extended network names MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the new extended WiFi network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 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 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 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 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 You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your existing WiFi router gt To use a web browser to connect the extender to your WiFi router 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi
14. Hz only and Extender to Device in 5 GHz only e Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender to Device in 2 4 GHz only Click the SAVE button Your changes are saved Extender Network Settings 21 AC1200 WiF Range Extender View WiFi Settings gt To view the WiFi settings 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt WiFi WiFi Settings Regional Settings General 2 4GHz Network 5GHz Network V Enable 2 4GHz WiFi this Network name SSID Change the WiFi Network Name gt To change the WiFi network name 1 On acomputer 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 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Extender Network Settings 22 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Regional Settings General 2 4GHz Network 5GHz Network Enable 2 4GHz WiFi 6 In each Network Name SSID field type
15. NETGEAR AC1200 WiF Range Extender Model EX6150 User Manual April 2015 202 11410 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA AC1200 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products 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 telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx 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 non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Meet YOUMEXTENGER scce2 ic dntindadocatteanqtacbans brordababatadodiadox 6 Front and SideiPanelS oc ccacesiss54554200eestiesudedvesesecasanaanns 6 When to Use Your Extender 0 00 c ccc cee cece ence enn eens 7 How the Extender Works 0 00 c ccc cece cee runen ee cet n een eens 7 Chapter 2 Get Started
16. a web browser and enter www mywifiext net in the address field The New Extender Setup screen displays Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The first time that you log in to the extender the Create Account screen displays If the Create Account screen does not display visit www mywifiext net Create Account 7 Complete the fields on the Create Account screen and click the NEXT button Get Started 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 AC1200 WiF Range Extender When prompted select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button Welcome to NETGEAR genie How would you like to use your extender Learn More WIFI RANGE EXTENDER Setup Later gt gt Click the ACCESS POINT button The extender checks for an Internet connection Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button When prompted set the network name SSID security option and password and click the NEXT button Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access point network Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices Click the CONTINUE button A screen displays that says you successfully created an access point Click the NEXT button The registration screen displays Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup If you do not
17. able FastLane Technology Extender Network Settings 20 AC1200 WiF Range Extender When you enable FastLane Technology two options are available Use the 2 4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi 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 for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your WiFi router supports the 2 4 GHz band To activate FastLane mode 1 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Do More gt FastLane FastLane Technology Enabling FastLane Technology mode allows you to use both WiFi bands to establish one su bb Ba ROUTER EXTENDER DEVICE FastLane Technology Offers maximum performance but limits connection to one band 2 4 or SGHz CANCEL Select the FastLane Technology radio button The screen adjusts and displays two more radio buttons Select a radio button e Router to Extender in 2 4 G
18. ain click the YES button To manually configure the extender click the NO CONFIGURE MANUALLY button FAQs and Troubleshooting 47 Factory Settings and Technical A Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 48 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can use either the Factory Reset button on the rear panel or log in to and click the RESET button For more information see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 40 The following table shows the factory default settings Table 2 Factory default settings Feature Default Settings Smart Setup Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto Country region Varies by region Operating mode 802 11 a b g n ac Data rate in the 2 4 GHz band 54 145 300 Mbps Data rate in the 5 GHz band 54 173 400 867 Mbps DHCP Client enabled 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 lower actual data throughput rate Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 49 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The followi
19. and hold it for about seven seconds gt v g t Factory Reset button v vW 2 Release the button CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting The extender resets and restarts This process takes about one minute gt To log in to the extender and reset the extender s to factory settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender 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 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon Maintain and Monitor the Extender 41 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt Other Settings Backup Settings Reset Restore all settings to factory defaults om ously aved file ens AN CAUTION After you click the RESET button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 6 Click the RESET button A confirmation pop up screen displays 7 Confirm your decision The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts This process takes about one minute Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings i
20. er 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 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 e Connect with WPS For more information see Connect with WPS on page 10 e Connect with web browser setup For more information see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 11 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 Web Browser Setup on page 11 gt To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router 1 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender The WPS LED blinks Get Started 10 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 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 If the Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 11 If your Wi
21. er your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status screen displays Click the SMART SETUP button The Welcome screen displays Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and displays a list Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button When prompted enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT button A message displays when the extender connects to your existing router s WiFi network Click the NEXT button The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords During this change the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network When prompted connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the CONTINUE button The registration screen displays Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup Get Started 17 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 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 screen displays Get Started 18 Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics e View Connected Devices e Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology e View WiFi Settings e Change the WiFi Network Name e Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Netwo
22. ewees 29 Change the Extender s Device Name 0 cece eee eee eae 30 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 000 eee eee 31 Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control 32 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password 000 ee eee eens 36 J rn Password Protection Off and Onies c sicnsniovdevodnwunssand ans enews 37 Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password 00 00 cece eee 37 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 00 e eee eee 38 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Manually Set the Extender Clock 0 0 e eee cece eee eee Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 004 Back Up the Configuration Settings 0 cece eee eee eee eee Restore the Configuration Settings 0 0c cece eee eee eee Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 0 0 Update the Fin ware ack sis 5 aseadiecdsdus ord Ersen ir nkER each aad RERE Restart the Extender Remotely 0 0 cece eee ee eee eee eee Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQS eon snanar eed eoeidie dy os 0o EEIEIEE OEE EEEE Cannot Connect to the EXtend r cerererecccsceisusrenenres dese datwouda Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings e ccsrersiussoces ryt
23. fault 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 addresses 9 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the wireless 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 wireless device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router gt To adda translated MAC address to your 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 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 screen displays c Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button 5 Click the Menu icon Extende
24. he Password Settings screen displays Select the Password Off or Password On radio button 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 gt To recover your password to access the extender 1 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Click the Username amp Password Help link A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions If you forgot the answers to your security questions restore the extender s factory settings and set up your login credentials again See Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 40 and Chapter 2 Get Started Enter the saved answers to your security questions Click the NEXT button Your email and password are displayed Click the BACK button Maintain and Monitor the Extender 37 T AC1200 WiF Range Extender A login screen displays Log in to the extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time gt To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time 1 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the addres
25. n the Firmware Update screen previously the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login gt To check manually for new firmware and if available update the firmware 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Maintain and Monitor the Extender 42 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5 Select Settings gt Firmware Update Firmware Update Check for Update Upload Update File Check for new version online Locate and select the update file on your device CHECK ONLINE Click the CHECK ONLINE button If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer Note You might need to unzip the firmware file Click the BROWSE button Locate and select the new firmware file The firmware file name ends with a chk extension AN CAUTION After you click the UPLOAD button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 10 Click the UPLOAD button The firmware update starts and the extender restarts The firmware update process takes a couple of minutes Restart the Extender Remotely You can log in to the extender and restart it When
26. name is EX6150 gt To change the extender s device name 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt WiFi Settings The WiFi Settings screen displays Extender Network Settings 30 6 7 8 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Scroll down and click the IP address settings IP Address In the Device Name field type a name Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address which is the correct setting for most home networks gt To set up the extender to use a static IP address 1 2 3 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt WiFi Settings The WiFi Settings screen displays Extender Network Settings 31 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 6 Scroll down and click the IP Address heading IP Address Device Name Ex6150 Dynamically get IP Address From Router Use Static IP Address By de
27. nder Remotely 35 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender gt To add an extender user 1 2 2 am On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt Password Settings Password Settings Turn on or off password protection or change a pa In the New User Name field type an email address Type the password in the New Password field and the Verify Password field Select questions and enter the answers Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Maintain and Monitor the Extender 36 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure You can turn password protection off and on gt To turn password protection off or on 1 2 3 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt Password Settings T
28. nder menu displays 5 Select Settings gt Other Settings Backup Settings Backup 6 Click the BROWSE button 7 Locate and select the previously saved backup file By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX7000 cfg AN CAUTION After you click the RESTORE button do not try to 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 screen displays 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 you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can either use the Factory Reset button on the rear panel or log in to the extender and reset it For a list of factory default settings see Factory Default Settings on page 49 Maintain and Monitor the Extender 40 AC1200 WiF Range Extender gt 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
29. network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Client Link LED lights Launch web browser Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser Get Started 11 10 11 12 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The New Extender Setup screen displays Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The first time that you log in to the extender the Create Account screen displays If the Create Account screen does not display visit www mywifiext net Create Account Complete the fields on the Create Account screen and click the NEXT button When prompted select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button Welcome to NETGEAR genie How would you like to use your extender Learn More WIFI RANGE EXTENDER Setup Later gt gt Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender scans for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands clear the 2 4 GHz WiFi Networks or the 5 GHz WiFi Networks check box In the Password Network Key field type the existing WiFi network password also called passphrase or security key and click the NEXT button Set the network name SSID and password for your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new extended WiFi ne
30. ng table shows the technical and environmental specifications Table 3 Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client NAT standards compatibility many to one Physical specifications Dimensions 122 x 74 x 38 mm 4 8 x 2 91 x 1 5 in Weight 294 g 0 65 Ib Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Interface Local 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T RJ 45 802 11ac 802 11n 802 11a 802 119 802 11b Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 50
31. ple 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically 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 screen see View Connected Devices on page 20 gt To use WiFi access control to deny access 1 On acomputer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser Extender Network Settings 28 AC1200 WiF Range Extender In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt Connected Devices Connected Devices WiFi Extender IP Address Network Name SSID MAC Address Virtual MAC Address 192 168 1 71 Millers_2GEXT CO FF D4 44 57 CB C2 FF D4 A44 57 CB 192 168 1 71 Millers_ 5GEXT CO FF D4 A4 57 CA C2 FF D4 A4 67 CA Wired Devices IP Address Device Name MAC Address Virtual MAC Address WiFi Devices V Enable Access Control IP Address Device Name MAC Address Virtual MAC Address 192 168 1 99 techpubs 00 1B 77 90 EF 2B 02 0F B5 90 EF 2B CANCEL In the WiFi Devices section select the Enable Access Control check box The WiFi devices table displays the name and MAC address of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender Select the Deny check box for the device
32. r Network Settings 32 10 11 12 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The extender menu displays Select Settings gt WiFi Settings The WiFi Settings screen displays Scroll down and select Connected Devices The Connected Devices section displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computer and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network On the router add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to your router s MAC filter table Check the product label and find the extender s MAC 1 and MAC 2 addresses Add the extender s MAC 1 address to your router s MAC filter table Add the extender s MAC 2 address to your router s MAC filter table You must type 02 0F B5 first then type the last six digits of your MAC 2 address after For example if your MAC 2 address is C4 04 15 5F 20 AC type 02 0F B5 5F 20 AC in your router s MAC filter table Convert the extenders MAC 1 address and add the new MAC 1 address to your router s MAC filter table a Convert the first two hexadecimal values in the extender s MAC 1 address to binary For example say the first two hexadecimal values in your MAC 1 addresses are C4 The binary code for C is 1100 and the binary code for 4 is 0100 Therefore the binary code for C4 is 1100 0100 Hexadecimal Binary Numbers Hexadecimal Binary Numbers Values 1000 1001 1010 3 1011 1100 1101 1110 nimo
33. r or red move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender Get Started 13 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable The device can then access your existing network through the extender s WiFi connection Figure 3 Connect a device to the Ethernet LAN port 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 Figure 4 Extender in access point mode Get Started 14 AC1200 WiF Range Extender gt To use the extender in access point mode 1 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 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 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 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi network You can join one of the following extender WiFi networks e NETGEAR_EXT e NETGEAR_5GEXT When you join the network the extender Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected Launch
34. rk e Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios e Change the WiFi Speed e Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network e Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device e Set Up an Access Schedule e Change the Extender s Device Name e Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address e Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control 19 AC1200 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network gt To view connected devices 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings gt Connected Devices Connected Devices WiFi Extender IP Address Network Name SSID Wired Devices IP Address MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology With FastLane technology the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your devices using another band Because a band is dedicated to each function performance is enhanced If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2 4 GHz band or all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band do not en
35. s field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Do More gt Access Schedule The Access Schedule screen displays Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Manually Set the Extender Clock gt To manually set the extender clock 1 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Do More gt Access Schedule The Access Schedule screen displays In the Extender Clock section select the Manual radio button To specify the time complete the fields or click the Syne Clock button to synchronize the extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are using Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Maintain and Monitor the Extender 38 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings After you have back up the settings if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings you can re
36. store the extender configuration to the backed up settings Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender gt To back up the extender configuration settings q 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt Other Settings Backup Settings Backup Restore Create a backup file of your current Restore settings from a previous saved file BROWSE Click the BACKUP button Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_Ex7000 cfg If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file gt To restore the extender configuration settings 1 2 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net Maintain and Monitor the Extender 39 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 3 When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The exte
37. the extender restarts all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected 2 To restart the extender remotely 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net When prompted enter your email address and password Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays Select Settings gt Other Settings Maintain and Monitor the Extender 43 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The Other Settings screen displays 6 Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm The extender restarts which takes about two minutes Maintain and Monitor the Extender 44 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics e FAQs e Cannot Connect to the Extender e Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 45 AC1200 WiF Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password passphrase or security key and am sure that entered the correct password What can do The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point For more information about where the place the extender see Find the Best Location on page 13 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are
38. twork Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices Click the CONTINUE button Get Started 12 13 14 15 16 17 AC1200 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new extended WiFi network Click the NEXT button The registration screen displays 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 screen displays 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 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 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 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The extender connects to your existing router s WiFi network Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak the first time you join the extender network the Router Link LED or Client Link LED is amber or red If this happens adjust the position of the extender If the Router Link LED is amber or red move the extender closer to the router If the Client Link LED is ambe
39. xtender and the router or access point e Solid green Best connection e Solid amber Good connection e Solid red Poor connection e Off No connection 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 Overview 6 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Table 1 LEDs Power e Solid amber The extender is booting e e Solid green The extender is powered on Off The extender is powered off WPS e Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 eS e Blinking green A WPS connection is in progress Off WiFi security is not enabled Note If the Router Arrow LED iam or Client Arrow LED ad gt blinks see Find the Best Location on page 13 If no arrow LEDs light the extender is in a good location When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a dead zone where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router or a WiFi access point and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router The extender performs two main jobs e The extender connects to a working WiFi network
40. y EERE eas Technical and Environmental Specifications e cece eee eee Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed delivering dual band WiFi You can also use the extender in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection This chapter covers the following topics e Meet Your Extender e 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 on downloadcenter netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware or you can check for and download new firmware manually AC1200 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Front and Side Panels Router Link LED Router Arrow LED 4 Power LED WPS LED Client Arrow LED Client Link LED Access Point Extender switch l Power On Off button E WPS button 4 Factory Reset button vV pv Ethernet port vW Figure 1 Front and side panels The following table describes the LEDs Table 1 LEDs Description Router Link W Client Link GD This LED indicates the connection between the e
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