NETGEAR Guide to Updating Firmware and Resetting Settings for EX6100

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AC750 WiFi Range Extender

Erase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings

CAUTION:

This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender.

To erase the extender’s current 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.

3.Enter admin for the user name and enter your password.

If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.

4.Select Maintenance > Backup Settings.

CAUTION:

After you click the Erase 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!

5.Click the Erase button.

A confirmation pop-up screen displays.

6.Confirm your decision.

The extender restarts. This process takes about one minute.

Update the Firmware

Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically when you log in. You can also check for new firmware.

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 Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons WPS LEDHow the Extender Works When to Use Your ExtenderUse as a WiFi Range Extender Use as an Access Point Support for the 802.11ac Networking StandardInstall Your Extender Place the Extender Install the Extender as a Range ExtenderConnect to an Existing WiFi Network  To place the extenderExisting WiFi network name. MyNetworkName  To connect with the browser-based Smart SetupInstall Your Extender Install Your Extender Connect a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Find the Best LocationExtender Performance  To connect a computer to the extender Ethernet port  To connect a device to the extender Ethernet portInstall the Extender as an Access Point  To install the extender as an access pointSettings  To log in to the extender after the initial setup Log In After Initial SetupChange the admin Password  To change the password for the extender To set up password recovery Set Up Password Recovery for adminSelect Maintenance Set Password Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network Select Smart SetupManage the Extender Network and Settings Manage the Extender Network and Settings Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network Change the Basic WiFi Settings To view or change wireless setup  To add a WPS clientChange WiFi Security Settings Select Setup Wireless Setup 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 Set Up a Wireless Access List  To set up and enable the 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 Manage Profiles  To edit a profileOperating Mode  To delete a profileInternet Surfing  To view or change the operating modeSelect Advanced Operating Mode Monitor and Maintain the Extender  To recover your password to access the extender Recover the admin PasswordBack Up the Extender Configuration  To back up the extender configuration settings 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 FAQs User name. adminCannot Log In to the Extender  To get the translated MAC addressCannot Join an Extender WiFi Network Connection was not established to the selected networkSupplemental Information Factory Default Settings Technical SpecificationsAC750 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications

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