Install the Extender as a Range Extender | NETGEAR EX6100100NAS

AC750 WiFi Range Extender

Install the Extender as a Range Extender

The extender connects to your network’s WiFi signal and then rebroadcasts that signal to extend the WiFi signal coverage.

Place the Extender

NETGEAR recommends that you place the extender near the router during initial setup. Then you can move it farther away from the router as needed to increase the area that has a WiFi signal.

To place the extender:

1.Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.

2.Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.

The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button.

3.Make sure that the switch on the extender is set to Extender.

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways:

•Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 10.

•Connect with genie Smart Setup. For more information, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11.

Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a physical button on the router or access point. WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11.

To connect with WPS:

1.Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.

The WPS LED blinks.

2.Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.

The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network.

Note: If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11.

Install Your Extender

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NETGEAR EX6100100NAS Install the Extender as a Range Extender, Place the Extender, Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

Contents

AC750 WiFi Range Extender Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents FAQs and Troubleshooting Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons WPS LED Use as a WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your ExtenderHow the Extender Works Use as an Access Point Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard Install Your Extender Place the Extender Install the Extender as a Range ExtenderConnect to an Existing WiFi Network  To place the extender Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName  To connect with the browser-based Smart Setup Install Your Extender Install Your Extender Extender Performance Find the Best LocationConnect a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port  To connect a computer to the extender Ethernet port  To connect a device to the extender Ethernet port Install the Extender as an Access Point  To install the extender as an access point Settings  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 Select Maintenance Set Password Set Up Password Recovery for admin To set up password recovery Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network Select Smart Setup Manage 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 client Change WiFi Security Settings Select Setup Wireless Setup  To change the WiFi security setting  To view or change the advanced wireless settings View or Change Advanced Wireless SettingsSelect Advanced Wireless Settings View or Change the WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List  To set up and enable the access list Select the Turn Access Control On check box View or Change the Internet IP Address Setting To view or change the Internet Sstup Select Setup Internet Setup Enable NAT in the Extender To enable NAT Manage Profiles  To edit a profile Operating Mode  To delete a profile Select Advanced Operating Mode  To view or change the operating modeInternet Surfing 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 Select Maintenance Backup Settings Restore Saved Configuration Settings To restore the extender configuration settings Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings To restore factory settings Erase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings Update the Firmware To erase the extender’s current settings Select Maintenance Firmware Update View Wired and Wireless Network Devices To view devices on the network Select Maintenance Attached Devices FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs User name. admin Cannot Log In to the Extender  To get the translated MAC address Cannot Join an Extender WiFi Network Connection was not established to the selected network Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications AC750 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications