Netgear EX6120 manual

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, C A 95134 USA April 2015 202-11410-01 A C1200 WiF Range Ex t ender Model E X6150 User Manual[...]

2 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Suppor t Thank you f or selec ting NET GEAR products. After inst alling your device, locat e the serial number on the label of your product and use it to r egist er your product at https ://my .netge ar .com . Y ou must r egister your pr oduct befor e you can use NET GE AR telephone support . NET GEAR r ecommends r egis[...]

3 T able of Cont ents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Y our Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fr ont and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When to Use Y our Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Manually Set the Ext ender Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Back Up and Manage the Extender C onfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Back Up the Configur ation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 [...]

5 1 1. Ov er view The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. Y ou 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: • Meet Y our Extender • When to Use Y our Exte[...]

Overview 6 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Meet Y our Ex t ender Before you install your extender , familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Fr ont and Side P anels Power LED WPS LED Router Link LED Client Link LED Factory Reset button WPS button Power On/Off button Ethernet port Router Arrow LED Client Arrow LED Access Point/Extender swit[...]

Overview 7 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Note: If the Router Arrow LED or Client Arrow LED blinks, see Find the Best Location on page 13. If no arrow LEDs light, the extender is in a good location. When t o Use Y our Ex t ender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where conne[...]

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 Overview 8 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Figure 2. Range extender in a home[...]

9 2 2. Get S tar t ed 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[...]

Get Started 10 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Install the WiF i Ex t ender Place the extender , apply power , and connect it to your WiFi network. Note: Y ou 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 Ex t ender and [...]

Get Started 11 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 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. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with Web B[...]

Get Started 12 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender The New Extender Setup screen displays. 4. 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 . 5. Complete the fields on the Create Account screen and click the NEX[...]

Get Started 13 AC1200 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new extended WiFi network. 13. Click the NEXT button. The registration screen displays. 14. 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 Reg[...]

Get Started 14 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Connec t 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 LA[...]

Get Started 15 AC1200 WiF Range Extender  T o use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. W ait 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 . 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on t[...]

Get Started 16 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 8. When prompted, select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button. 9. Click the ACCESS POINT button. The extender checks for an Internet connection. 10. Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button. 1 1. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, [...]

Get Started 17 AC1200 WiF Range Extender A login screen displays. 4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status screen displays. Run Smar t Setup Installation Y ou 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 n[...]

Get Started 18 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 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.[...]

19 3 3. Ex t ender Netw ork Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Boost Y our Video Streaming with FastLane T echnology • View W iFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Name • T urn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network • Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios • Change the WiFi Speed • U[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 20 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender View Connec t ed Devices Y ou can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network.  T o view connected devices: 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 .mywifiex[...]

Extender Network Settings 21 AC1200 WiF Range Extender When you enable FastLane T echnology , 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 us[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 22 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender View WiFi Settings  T o view the WiFi settings: 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[...]

Extender Network Settings 23 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi . 6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. Click the SA VE button. Y our settings are saved. T urn Off the SSID Br oadcast to Cr eat e a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names (SSIDs[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 24 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 5. Select Settings > WiFi . 6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SA VE button. Y our 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 [...]

Extender Network Settings 25 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi . 6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. 7. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz W iFi check box. 8. Click the SA VE button. Y our settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed  T o change the WiFi speed: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected t[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 26 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 5. Select Settings > WiFi . 6. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Click the SA VE button. Y our settings are saved. Use WPS t o Add a Comput er t o the Ex t ender ’ s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network [...]

Extender Network Settings 27 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use WPS with the Push Butt on Method T o 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.  T o use WPS to add a computer or [...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 28 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS) . The Connect Devices (WPS) screen displays. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. 7. T ype the PIN of the WiFi device in [...]

Extender Network Settings 29 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 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. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices . 6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check bo[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 30 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule . 6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The screen adjusts. 7. In the Days menu and the T ime menu, select the days and time when you want to disable Internet access. 8. Click the Add T ime b[...]

Extender Network Settings 31 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 6. Scroll down and click the IP address settings. 7. In the Device Name field, type a name. 8. Click the SA VE button. Y our settings are saved. Set Up the Ex t ender t o Use a St atic IP Addr ess The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home [...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 32 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading . By default, 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 SA VE button. Y our settings are sa[...]

Extender Network Settings 33 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The extender menu displays. 6. Select Settings > W iFi Settings . The WiFi Settings screen displays. 7. 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 extend[...]

Ex tender Netw ork Settings 34 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender For example, if the binary code is 1 100/01 10, the new hexadecimal value is C6. Binary numbers Hexadecimal values Binary numbers Hexadecimal values 0000 0 1000 8 0001 1 1001 9 0010 2 1010 A 001 1 3 101 1 B 0100 4 1 100 C 0101 5 1 101 D 01 10 6 111 0 E 01 1 1 7 1111 F d. Replace the first tw[...]

35 4 4. Maint ain and Monit or the Ex t ender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password • T urn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Manually Set the Extender Clock • Back Up and Manage the Extender Config[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 36 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender Change the Ex t ender User Name and P assw or d Y ou can change the user name and password to log in to the extender .  T o add an extender user: 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 brows[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 37 AC1200 WiF Range Extender T urn P assw or d Pr ot ec tion Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. Y ou can turn password protection off and on.  T o turn password protection off or on: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the exte[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 38 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender A login screen displays. 7. Log in to the extender. Aut omatically Adjust f or Daylight Saving Time  T o set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser . 2. In th[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 39 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Ex t ender Configur ation 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 w[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 40 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings . 6. Click the BROWSE button. 7. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 41 AC1200 WiF Range Extender  T o 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 and hold it for about seven seconds. Fa[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 42 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings . 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 conf[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 43 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > Firmware Update . 6. Click the CHECK ONLINE button. 7. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer . Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. 8. Click the BROWSE button. 9. Locate and select the new firmwa[...]

Maintain and Monit or the Ex tender 44 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender The Other Settings screen displays. 6. Click the REST ART button and click the Ye s button to confirm. The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes.[...]

45 5 5. F A Qs and T r oubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • F AQs • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message[...]

F A Qs and Tr oubleshooting 46 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender FA Q s 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 I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the [...]

F A Qs and Tr oubleshooting 47 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, P ASSWORD25 is not the same as [...]

48 A A. F ac t ory Settings and T echnical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • T echnical and Environmental Specifications[...]

Factory Settings and T echnical Specifications 49 AC1200 WiF Range Extender F ac t ory Def ault Settings T o 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. [...]

Factory Settings and T echnical Specifications 50 AC1200 WiF Range Ex tender T echnical and Envir onmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. T able 3. T echnical specifications T echnical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP , DHCP serve[...]