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Page 1 - AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAJuly 2014202-11298-03AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderModel EX6200User Manual

Page 2 - Trademarks

Overview 10AC1200 WiFi Range Extender  To tighten an antenna:1. Straighten the antenna.2. Turn the antenna clockwise until tightened.After you have

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 100AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8. Click the Apply button.Your changes are saved.Approve USB Devices

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 101 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderThe approved and available USB devices display. The previous figure s

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10266. Use the Extender as a Media ServerThis chapter contains the following sections:• Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings• Play Media from a U

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Use the Extender as a Media Server 103 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsBy default, the extender functions as a ReadyD

Page 7 - Unpack Your Extender

Use the Extender as a Media Server 104AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVoYou can set up your TiVo to access media files sto

Page 8 - Table 1. Front panel LEDs

Use the Extender as a Media Server 105 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To play videos:1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows.2. Go to the bot

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Use the Extender as a Media Server 106AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 2. Select an item to play or watch.(The following figure shows not the EX6200 but th

Page 10 - Attach the Stand

10777. Share a USB Printer Through the ExtenderThe ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your

Page 11 - Attach the Rubber Feet

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 108AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterSome USB printer manufacturers

Page 12 - Figure 6. Product label

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 109 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To install the utility on a computer:1. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer

Page 13 - How the Extender Works

Overview 11 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To attach the stand:1. Place the stand on a flat surface.2. Hold the extender in upright position with the l

Page 14 - Overview

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 110AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The NETGEAR USB Control Center displays the main screen.Note: Some firewall sof

Page 15 - Get Started

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 111 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. To release the printer connection so that all computers on the network can

Page 16 - How to Position the Extender

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 112AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterIf the USB printer that is c

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Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 113 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderChange NETGEAR USB Control Center SettingsYou can stop the NETGEAR USB Control

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11488. FAQs and TroubleshootingThis chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs• You Cannot Connect to the Extender• You Cannot Join a WiFi Network

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 115 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderFAQsThis section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender.1. Q

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 116AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 2. Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender.3. Make sure th

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 117 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenderb. Toggle the second to last digit of the binary code to one or zero.If the second to last dig

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 118AC1200 WiFi Range Extender d. Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the old MAC 1 address with the new value you co

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 119 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender• If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi, check if the Li

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Overview 12AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Retrieve and Display the Product LabelThe product label that you can retrieve from the bottom panel of the exten

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 120AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error MessageTo join a WiFi network, you must kno

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FAQs and Troubleshooting 121 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderImprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi RouterThe extender LEDs can help you t

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122AA. Factory Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings• Technical and Environment

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Factory Settings and Technical Specifications123 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderFactory Default SettingsTo reset the extender to factory default settings,

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Factory Settings and Technical Specifications124AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental SpecificationsThe following table shows the te

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Overview 13 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderWhen to Use Your ExtenderNETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your existing home networ

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Overview 14AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Support for the 801.11ac Networking StandardThe extender supports the 802.11ac networking standard. This new sta

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1522. Get StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: • How to Position the Extender• Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router• Connect the Ext

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Get Started 16AC1200 WiFi Range Extender How to Position the ExtenderThe ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and

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Get Started 17 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderConnect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi NetworkThe easiest way to connect the extender to a WiFi network is b

Page 35 - Security Settings

Get Started 18AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender.Unless the exten

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Get Started 19 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderNote: If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender, see Improve the Con

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2AC1200 WiFi Range Extender SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of y

Page 38 - Set Up Password Recovery

Get Started 20AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You can use any WiFi network utility on a computer, tablet, or smartphone to find and connect to the NETGEAR_

Page 39 - Smart Setup

Get Started 21 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender7. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button.8. Enter the security settings fo

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Get Started 22AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If Smart Setup detects any networks in the 5 GHz band, it displays them.9. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to ex

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Get Started 23 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenderb. Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4).

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Get Started 24AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When the extender is ready, Smart Setup summarizes the extender networks.13. Use a WiFi network manager on th

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Get Started 25 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderSmart Setup describes the color of the Link Rate LED on the front of the extender. Because you placed the ext

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Get Started 26AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. The following t

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Get Started 27 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderAccess the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart SetupIf your WiFi router does not support WPS, you can use an

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Get Started 28AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You can use any of the five Ethernet LAN ports of the extender.CAUTION:Do not use an Ethernet cable to connec

Page 47 - Use WPS with the PIN Method

Get Started 29 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderSmart Setup searches for existing WiFi networks automatically and displays the networks in the 2.4 GHz band.8

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3Table of ContentsChapter 1 OverviewUnpack Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Get Started 30AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 9. Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network:• If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or

Page 50 - 4. Select Setting > W

Get Started 31 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender11. Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network:• If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a

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Get Started 32AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 12. Use the default extension names, or, in the Name (2.4GHz SSID) field, and, if you have set up a 5 GHz net

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Get Started 33 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderNote: Unless you entered a new network name in Step 12, the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network

Page 53 - CAUTION:

Get Started 34AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 23. Plug the extender

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3533. Manage the Extender Network and Security SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup• Chang

Page 55 - Configure WEP

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 36AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After Initial SetupYou can log in to the extende

Page 56 -  To set up WEP:

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 37 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 38AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change the PasswordThe user name to access the extender is admin, and i

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 39 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderYou are prompted to enter a user name and password.3. Type admin for t

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4AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Chapter 4 Mai

Page 60 - Manage a WiFi Access List

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 40AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the p

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 41 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender6. Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network:• If t

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 42AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8. Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network:• If the

Page 63 - Disable the Access List

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 43 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderConnect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi NetworkYou can manually connect t

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 44AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button, and click

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 45 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderNote: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers d

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 46AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 14. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 47 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.If you have not

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 48AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The screen displays a description of the WPS method.5. Click the Next

Page 69 -  To run Smart Setup again:

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 49 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderManage the Extender WiFi SettingsYou can change the network name (SSID)

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5 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderChapter 8 FAQs and TroubleshootingFAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 50AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the p

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 51 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderMy EX6200 wireless network (2.4GHz)Name (SSID) In the Name (SSID) fiel

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 52AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Security Options (2.4GHz)Select the type of WiFi security that you want

Page 74 - Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 53 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderCAUTION:If you use a WiFi device to change the extender’s WiFi settings

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 54AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 6. Click the Apply button.The extender applies your settings, which mi

Page 76 - Recover the admin Password

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 55 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. Select Settings > Wireless.5. Scroll down to either the Securit

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 56AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The process to configure WEP security is the same for the 2.4 GHz and 5

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 57 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender8. Enter a key next to the selected radio button.The size of the key d

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 58AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select extender Settings > IP Address.5. To change the name, ty

Page 80 - Update the Firmware

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 59 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings.5. View or change the follo

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611. OverviewThis user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, model EX6200, which is referred to as the extender. This chapter cover

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 60AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note: If you clear a Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box and use

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 61 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderEach network device has a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character p

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 62AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the Setup Access List button.If you have not yet added any Wi

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 63 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderThe WiFi device is added to the Wireless Card Access List.9. To add mo

Page 86 - MAC address display

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 64AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings.5. Click the Setup Access L

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 65 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings.5. Click the Setup Access L

Page 88 - USB Drive Requirements

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 66AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Remove a Device from the Access ListIf you no longer want to grant a de

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 67 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderSet the Operating Mode to FastLane TechnologyThe normal operating mode

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 68AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Advanced > Operating Mode.5. By default, the Internet Su

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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 69 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderRun Smart Setup Again After Initial SetupThere might be situations in w

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Overview 7 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderUnpack Your ExtenderYour box contains the following items:• AC1200 WiFi Range Extender• Power adapter• Snap-on st

Page 93 - Your changes are saved

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 70AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue but

Page 94 - Use FTP Within the Network

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 71 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderNote: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers d

Page 95 -  To view network folders:

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 72AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note: If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extend

Page 96 -  To add a network folder:

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 73 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender12. Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender networ

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Gigabit Ethernet LAN portsManage the Extender Network and Security Settings 74AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Figure 10. Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports on the

Page 98 -  To change a network folder:

7544. Maintain and Monitor the ExtenderThis chapter covers the following topics: • Recover the admin Password• Back Up and Manage the Extender Confi

Page 99 - 6. Click the Edit button

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 76AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Recover the admin PasswordIf you have changed the password to access the extender and h

Page 100 - Approve USB Devices

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 77 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderBack Up the Configuration SettingsYou can back up the configuration file of the extende

Page 101 - Safely Remove a USB Drive

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 78AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select extender Maintenance > Backup Settings.5. Click the Browse button.6. Lo

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Maintain and Monitor the Extender 79 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderUse the Restore Factory Settings ButtonCAUTION:This process erases any settings that yo

Page 103 - AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

Overview 8AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDsLED Description2.4 GHz Link Rate LEDGreen. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the exte

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Maintain and Monitor the Extender 80AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.4. Sele

Page 105 -  To play videos:

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 81 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. Select Maintenance > Firmware Update.5. Click the Check button.6. If new firmw

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Maintain and Monitor the Extender 82AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.If you have not yet personalize

Page 107 - Extender

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 83 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderConnection Status to Existing Network (2.4GHz)Name (SSID) The name (SSID) of the WiFi n

Page 108 -  To download the utility:

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 84AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the Show Statistics button.Extender Wireless Settings (2.4GHz)Name (SSID) The

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Maintain and Monitor the Extender 85 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderThe following table describes the traffic statistics fields that display for each of th

Page 110 - Use the Shared Printer

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 86AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices.For each wired and WiFi device, the IP add

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8755. Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the ExtenderThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your exte

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 88AC1200 WiFi Range Extender USB Drive RequirementsThe extender works with most USB-compliant exter

Page 113 -  To specify the time-out:

Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 89 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To access the USB drive from a Windows computer: 1. Select Start &g

Page 114 - FAQs and Troubleshooting

Overview 9 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderRear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, and ConnectorThe following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and co

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 90AC1200 WiFi Range Extender  To back up your Windows computer:1. Connect a USB HDD to a USB port

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 91 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of DataBefore you back up a large am

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 92AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 7. When prompted to enter your name and password, select the Guest ra

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 93 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender4. Select USB Storage > Advanced Settings.5. Specify access to th

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 94AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use FTP Within the NetworkFile Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send a

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 95 AC1200 WiFi Range ExtenderView Network Folders on a USB DriveYou can view the network folders on

Page 121 - WiFi Router

Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 96AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Add a Network Folder on a USB DriveYou can add network folders on the

Page 122 - Specifications

Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 97 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender5. Click the Create Network Folder button.Note: If the Create Network

Page 123 - Factory Default Settings

Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 98AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change a Network Folder on a USB DriveYou can change a network folder

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Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 99 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender6. Click the Edit button.Note: If the Edit Network Folder screen does

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