Netgear Ex6200v2 Ac1200 Wifi Range Extender 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi\
 hotspot by using 
a wired Ethernet connection.
To install the extender as an access point:
1.  Attach the stand or the rubber feet.
For more information, see Attach the Stand on page  10 or  Attach the Rubber Feet on 
page   11.
2.  Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the Ethernet port on the\
 extender
 .
Ethernet
Extender Ethernet LAN...

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The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays.
7. 
Complete the fields and click the  NEXT button.
8. Click the  ACCESS POINT  button.
The extender checks for an Internet connection through the router that y\
ou connected to  the extender
 .
9.  When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and passw\
ord for each WiFi 
band, and click the  NEXT button.
Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be...

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Access Extender Settings
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the\
 extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender:
1. 
Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device to  Extender LED 
 lights solid green.
2.  Launch a web browser
 .
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address...

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7. 
If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the  2.4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5 
GHz WiFi Networks check box.
8.  Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
9.  When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and cl\
ick the  NEXT 
button.
The extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
10.  When prompted, complete the fields to name your extended networks and cl\
ick the  NEXT 
button.
The extender applies...

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3.   Optimize Extender Performance
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Boost Your Video Streaming 
•Adjust the WiFi Coverage  

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Boost Your Video Streaming
Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane 
technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to yo\
ur 
devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function\
, performance is 
enhanced.
If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2.4 GHz band, \
or all your devices 
and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band, do...

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6. 
Select a radio button:
• Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only . 
• Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only . 
7.  Click the  Save button.
Your changes are saved.
Adjust the WiFi Coverage
You can set the extender’s WiFi coverage depending on how large you want your coverage  area to be.
To adjust the WiFi coverage:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the...

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4.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•View WiFi Settings 
•Change the WiFi Network Name 
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 
•Change the WiFi Speed 
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Change the Extender’s Device Name 
•Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 
•Use the Extender...

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View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network\
.
To view connected devices:
1. 
On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your user name and password.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Connected Devices...

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5. 
Select  Settings > Wireless.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your user name and password.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.