Netgear EX6100 Installation Guide

EX6100 WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide

109. Enter names (SSIDs) for your new extender WiFi network in the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) fields and click the Continue button.Note: You

1110. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network.Use your password to connect

12Find the Best LocationIf the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, an arrow LED blinks for two minutes. If this happens

13Connect an Ethernet-Enabled DeviceAfter the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can use the extender to connect a device wirele

14 To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point:1. Set up the extender.For more information, see Place the Extender and

15Install the Extender as an Access PointYou can also use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new AC750 WiFi hotspot within your loca

16 To install the extender as an access point:1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Access Point.2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet

17Access Extender SettingsAfter installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.  To log in to the extender af

18Frequently Asked QuestionsYou can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com.The

19I am connected to EX6100_NETGEAR_2GEXT or EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the web browser setup genie?Try these trouble

2Getting StartedThe NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overal

SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to reg

3Meet Your ExtenderBefore you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports.Front Panel and Side PanelRouter Link LEDC

4LED DescriptionsNote: If the Router Arrow or Client Arrow LED blinks, see Find the Best Location on page 12. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender

5Install the WiFi ExtenderPlace the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.Place the Extender and Apply Power1. Place your extende

6Connect with WPSWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a phy

74. Find the new extender network name.The extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _2GEXT or _5GEXT a

8Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup1. Make sure that the switch on the extender is set to Extender.2. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or

94. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.5. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the