NETGEAR EX6100 manual  To install the extender as an access point

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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 near a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet jack that has access to your local area network (LAN).

3.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to the router Ethernet LAN port or the remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access.

The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot.

4.On your computer or mobile device, find and join a WiFi extender network.

The extender is dual band, so it has two WiFi networks:

2.4 GHz network. EX6100_NETGEAR_2GEXT

5 GHz network. EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT

When you join the network, the extender Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected.

5.Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field.

6.Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. NETGEAR genie displays and detects the Internet connection.

7.Follow the genie steps to set up WiFi security for both WiFi networks.

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Contents EX6100 WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide WiFi Range Extender Getting StartedMeet Your Extender Front Panel and Side PanelLED Descriptions Install the WiFi Extender Place the Extender and Apply PowerConnect with WPS Page Connect with Netgear genie Smart Setup Page Page Page Find the Best Location Extender PerformanceConnect an Ethernet-Enabled Device Set up the extender Install the Extender as an Access Point  To install the extender as an access point Access Extender Settings  To log in to the extender after the initial setupFrequently Asked Questions Page Support
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