AC1200 WiF Range Extender

1 350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAJune 2016202-11631-01AC1200 WiF Range ExtenderModel EX6150v2 User Manual 2AC1200 WiF Range Extender SupportThank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit regulatory compliance information, visit the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes of ContentsChapter 1 Get to Know Your ExtenderFront and Side Panels .. 6 When to Use Your Extender .. 7 How the Extender Works.

2 7 Support for the Networking Standard.. 8 Chapter 2 Get StartedUse the Extender in Extender Mode.. 10 Place the Extender and Apply Power .. 10 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network .. 10 Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device .. 15 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode.. 15 Access Extender Settings .. 17 Run Smart Setup .. 17 Chapter 3 Extender Network SettingsView Connected Devices .. 20 Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology .. 20 Adjust the WiFi Coverage .. 22 View WiFi Settings.. 23 Change the WiFi Network Name .. 23 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network .. 24 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios .. 25 Change the WiFi Speed.. 26 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network .. 27 Use WPS With the Push Button Method .. 28 Use WPS With the PIN Method.. 29 Deny Access to a WiFi Device.

3 30 Set Up an Access Schedule.. 31 Change the Extender s Device Name .. 32 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address .. 32 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control.. 33 Chapter 4 Monitor and Maintain the ExtenderChange the Extender User Name and Password.. 36 Turn Password Protection Off and On .. 37 Recover a Forgotten Password .. 37 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.. 38 4AC1200 WiF Range Extender Manually Set the Extender Clock .. 38 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration .. 39 Back Up the Configuration Settings .. 39 Restore the Configuration Settings .. 40 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings .. 41 Use the Factory Reset Button .. 41 Erase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings .. 41 Update the Firmware.

4 42 Restart the Extender Remotely .. 43 Chapter 5 FAQs and TroubleshootingFAQs .. 46 Cannot Connect to the Extender .. 47 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message .. 47 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical SpecificationsFactory Default Settings .. 49 Technical and Environmental Specifications .. 49511. Get to Know Your ExtenderThe 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 chapter covers the following topics: Front and Side Panels When to Use Your Extender Support for the Networking StandardNote:For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at :Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware to Know Your Extender 6AC1200 WiF Range Extender Front and Side PanelsThe LEDs are located on the front panel.

5 A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on the side LEDWPS LEDR outer Link LEDC lient Link LEDF actory Reset buttonWPS buttonPower On/Off buttonEthernet portRouter Arrow LEDC lient Arrow LEDA ccess Point/ Extender switchFigure 1. Front and side panelsThe following table describes the 1. LEDs LEDD escriptionRouter LinkThis 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 LinkThis LED indicates the connection between the Extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device: Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No to Know Your Extender 7 AC1200 WiF Range ExtenderArrow LEDs help you place the Extender .

6 These LEDs work as follows: No arrow LEDs are lit. The Extender is in a good location. Client Arrow LED blinks. Move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the Extender . Router Arrow LED blinks. Move the Extender closer to the to Use Your ExtenderWe recommend that you connect to the Extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the the Extender WorksThe Extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled device that is outside the Range of the WiFi router. The Extender performs two main jobs: The Extender connects to a working WiFi the Extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi-enabled device connects to a network.

7 The Extender acts as an access point for WiFi-enabled devices. The Extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi-enabled 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 Solid amber. The Extender is booting. Solid green. The Extender is powered on. Off. The Extender is powered Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). Blinking green. A WPS connection is being established. Off. WiFi security is not enabledTable 1. LEDs (continued)LEDD escriptionWiFi Range extenderBoosts the Range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areasExisting WiFiSometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you needGet to Know Your Extender 8AC1200 WiF Range Extender Figure 2.

8 Range Extender in a homeSupport for the Networking StandardThe Extender supports the networking standard. This new standard offers better speed, improved reliability, and more Range than older WiFi networking standards. The Extender is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards. However, to get the benefits of , your WiFi router must support the WiFi networking learn more about the WiFi networking standard, visit 3. Speed comparison between the and standards922. Get StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: Use the Extender in Extender Mode Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Access Extender Settings Run Smart Setup Get Started 10AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender in Extender ModeIn Extender mode, the Extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access the Access Point/ Extender switch, place the Extender , supply power, and connect it to your WiFi :You can also use the Extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection.

9 See Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page the Extender and Apply Power To place the Extender and apply power:1. Set the Access Point/ Extender switch to Extender .2. Place your Extender in the same room as your WiFi to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup Plug the Extender into an electrical for the Power LED to light green. This might take up to 100 seconds. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the to an Existing WiFi NetworkTo 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 10. Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page With WPSWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and :WPS does not support WEP network security.

10 If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page Started 11 AC1200 WiF Range Extender To use WPS to connect the Extender to your WiFi router:1. Press the WPS button on the WPS LED Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access WPS LED on the Extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the Extender connects to your existing WiFi the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. 3. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the Extender to the 5 GHz Unplug the Extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi location that you choose must be within the Range of your existing WiFi router T5.