NETGEAR EX6100100NAS Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard, Use as an Access Point

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AC750 WiFi Range Extender

Use as an Access Point

You can connect the extender to your router or gateway with a wired connection and use the extender as an 11ac access point.

Figure 3. Extender as an access point

Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard

The extender supports the 802.11ac networking standard. This new standard offers better speed, improved reliability, and more range than older WiFi networking standards. The extender is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards. However, to get the benefits of 802.11ac, your wireless router must support the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard.

To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit

http://www.netgear.com/landing/80211ac/.

Figure 4. Speed comparison between the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards

Get to Know Your 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 Install the Extender as a Range Extender Connect to an Existing WiFi NetworkPlace the Extender  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 Log In After Initial Setup Change the admin Password To log in to the extender after the initial setup  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 Change the Basic WiFi Settings  To view or change wireless setupAdd a WPS Client to the Extender Network  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 Recover the admin Password Back Up the Extender Configuration To recover your password to access the extender  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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