Netgear Ex6150v2 Ac1200 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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Set Up an Access Schedule
You can control access for all users during specific periods of the day. You can set up an 
access schedule that prevents Internet access through the extender netwo\
rk based on the 
times that you set.
To set up an access schedule:
1.  On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection\
 manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2.  Launch a web browser
 . 
3.  Enter  www...

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Change the Extender’s Device Name
The default name is EX6150v2.
To change the extender’s device name:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection\
 manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2.  Launch a web browser
 . 
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4.  Enter your user name and password.
The Status page displays. 
5.  Select  Settings >...

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3. Enter  www.mywifiext.net  in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4.  Enter your user name and password.
The Status page displays. 
5.  Select  Settings > W
 ireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6.  Click the  IP Address heading to expand the IP 
 Address section.
By default, the  Get Dynamically IP 
 Address From Router radio button is selected.
7.  Select the Use Static IP 
 Address radio button.
8. Complete the fields to...

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3. Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit.
4. Log in to your extender:
a.Launch a web browser.
b. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login page displays.
c. Enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays. 
5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses 
for WiFi-enabled computers and mobile devices that are connected to the...

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4.   Monitor and Maintain the Extender
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Change the Extender User Name and Password
•Turn Password Protection Off and On
•Recover a Forgotten Password
•Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
•Manually Set the Extender Clock
•Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
•Back Up the Configuration Settings
•Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
•Update the Firmware
•Restart the Extender Remotely 

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Change the Extender User Name and Password
You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender.
To change the user name and password:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection\
 manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2.  Launch a web browser
 . 
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4.  Enter your user name and...

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Turn Password Protection Off and On
We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. 
You can turn password protection off and on.
To turn password protection off or on:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2. Launch a web browser. 
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login...

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6. Click the BACK button.
A login page displays.
7. Log in to the extender. 
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2. Launch a web browser. 
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window...

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Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that\
 you back up the 
extender configuration settings. After you back up the settings, if you change the extender 
configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you ca\
n restore the extender 
configuration to the backed-up settings.
Back Up the Configuration Settings
You can back up the configuration file...

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Restore the Configuration Settings
You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously sa\
ved configuration file.
To restore the extender  configuration settings:
1.  On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection\
 manager 
and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. 
2.  Launch a web browser
 . 
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window...