NETGEAR How to Recover Your EX6100 Default Password

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AC750 WiFi Range Extender

Recover the admin Password

If you changed the password to access the extender and set up password recovery, you can recover your password if you lose it. For information about setting up password recovery, see Set Up Password Recovery for admin on page 19.

If you did not set up password recovery and lose your password, you must reset the extender to factory default settings (see Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 37).

To recover your password to access the extender:

1.On your computer, launch a web browser.

2.In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net.

You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser.

3.Click the Cancel button.

If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the extender. The serial number is on the product label.

4.Enter the serial number of the extender.

5.Click the Continue button.

A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions.

6.Enter the saved answers to your security questions.

7.Click the Continue button.

A screen displays your recovered password.

8.Click the Login again button. A login screen displays.

9.With your recovered password, log in to the extender.

Back Up the Extender Configuration

When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have backed up the settings, if you change the extender settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender backed-up configuration settings.

To back up the extender configuration settings:

1.On your computer, launch a web browser.

2.In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net.

You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser.

Monitor and Maintain the Extender

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Contents AC750 WiFi Range Extender Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents FAQs and Troubleshooting Get to Know Your Extender WPS LED Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and ButtonsHow the Extender Works When to Use Your ExtenderUse as a WiFi Range Extender Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard Use as an Access PointInstall Your Extender  To place the extender Install the Extender as a Range ExtenderConnect to an Existing WiFi Network Place the Extender To connect with the browser-based Smart Setup Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkNameInstall Your Extender Install Your Extender Connect a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Find the Best LocationExtender Performance  To connect a device to the extender Ethernet port  To connect a computer to the extender Ethernet port To install the extender as an access point Install the Extender as an Access PointSettings  To change the password for the extender Log In After Initial SetupChange the admin Password  To log in to the extender after the initial setup To set up password recovery Set Up Password Recovery for adminSelect Maintenance Set Password Select Smart Setup Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a NetworkManage the Extender Network and Settings Manage the Extender Network and Settings  To add a WPS client Change the Basic WiFi Settings To view or change wireless setup Add a WPS Client to the Extender NetworkSelect Setup Wireless Setup Change WiFi Security Settings To change the WiFi security setting Select Advanced Wireless Settings View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change the advanced wireless settings View or Change the WPS Settings  To set up and enable the access list Set Up a Wireless Access List To view or change the Internet Sstup View or Change the Internet IP Address SettingSelect the Turn Access Control On check box  To enable NAT Enable NAT in the ExtenderSelect Setup Internet Setup  To edit a profile Manage Profiles To delete a profile Operating ModeInternet Surfing  To view or change the operating modeSelect Advanced Operating Mode Monitor and Maintain the Extender  To back up the extender configuration settings Recover the admin PasswordBack Up the Extender Configuration  To recover your password to access the extender To restore the extender configuration settings Restore Saved Configuration SettingsSelect Maintenance Backup Settings  To restore factory settings Return the Extender to Its Factory SettingsUse the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings  To erase the extender’s current settings Update the FirmwareErase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings  To view devices on the network View Wired and Wireless Network DevicesSelect Maintenance Firmware Update Select Maintenance Attached Devices FAQs and Troubleshooting User name. admin FAQs To get the translated MAC address Cannot Log In to the ExtenderConnection was not established to the selected network Cannot Join an Extender WiFi NetworkSupplemental Information Technical Specifications Factory Default SettingsAC750 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications
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