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

							350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 
USAMarch 2016
202-11298-06
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Model EX6200
User Manual 
						

							 
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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used for reference purposes only. 
						

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, and Connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Attach the Stand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Attach the Rubber Feet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Retrieve and Display the Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
When to Use Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
How the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Support for the 801.11ac Networking Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Chapter 2 Get Started
Use the Extender in Extender Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Set Up the Extender Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Access Extender Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Run Smart Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Chapter 3 Optimize Extender Performance
Boost Your Video Streaming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Adjust the WiFi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Chapter 4 Extender Network Settings
View Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
View WiFi Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Change the WiFi Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Change the WiFi Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Use WPS with the Push Button Method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Use WPS with the PIN Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Set Up an Access Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Change the Extender’s Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39 
						

							 
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Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Chapter 5 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Turn Password Protection Off and On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Manually Set the Extender Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Back Up the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Restore the Configuration Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Update the Firmware  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Restart the Extender Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Chapter 6 Share a USB Storage Device
USB Storage Device Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Share Files Across Your WiFi Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Access a USB Storage Device Attached to the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Turn the USB Port Off and On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Password-Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Use the Extender USB Port to Share a Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Chapter 7 Use the Extender as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Use the Shared Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
View or Change the Status of a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Chapter 9 FAQs and Troubleshooting
FAQs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cannot Connect to the Extender  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73 
						

							 
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Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
Technical and Environmental Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77 
						

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1.   Overview
Your extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. The 
extender combines excellent range with maximum WiFi performance.You can also use the 
extender in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a 
wired Ethernet connection.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Unpack Your Extender
•Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port
•Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, and Connector
•Attach the Stand
•Attach the Rubber Feet
•When to Use Your Extender
•How the Extender Works
•Support for the 801.11ac Networking Standard
Note:For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the 
support website at support.netgear.com.
Note:Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made 
available from time to time on 
downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some 
products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or 
you can check for and download new firmware manually. 
						

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Unpack Your Extender
Your box contains the following items.
Power
Snap-on stand
Four rubber feet
Extender adapter
Figure 1. Package contents
Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port
Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the exten\
der or to monitor the 
extender performance. The following figure shows the extender in upright position, with the 
stand attached. (For information about attaching the stand, see Attach the Stand on 
page  10.)
2.4 GHz Link Rate LED
5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED
LAN LEDs (1 through 5)
USB LED
USB 3.0 port (on the front panel)
Figure 2. Top panel LEDs and front panel USB port 
						

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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1.  Front panel LEDs
LEDDescription
2.4 GHz Link Rate LED
Green. 
The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi 
router is optimum.
Note:
If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender, the LED 
blinks green for two minutes.
Amber . 
The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi 
router is good.
Note: This LED also lights amber during the startup process of the extender. 
After about one minute, the LED lights green or turns off, depending on \
the 
WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi network.
Red. 
The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router 
is poor.
  Off. 
The extender and the WiFi router do not have a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection.
5 GHz Link Rate LED Green. 
The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router 
is optimum.
Note:
If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender, the LED 
blinks green for two minutes.
Amber . 
The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router 
is good.
Note: This LED also lights amber during the startup process of the extender. 
After about one minute, the LED lights green or turns off, depending on \
the 
WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi network.
Red. 
The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is 
poor.
  Off. 
The extender and the WiFi router do not have a 5 GHz WiFi connection.
LAN LEDs 
(1 through 5)
Green. An Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port.
  Off. No Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port. 
						

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Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, and Connector
The following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and connector o\
n the rear panel of 
the extender.
Restore Factory Settings button
Ethernet LAN ports
Power connector
On/Off button
WPS button
Two preinstalled 5dBi antennas
Figure 3. Rear panel
Device to Extender 
LEDGreen. The extender is connected to a computer or WiFi device.
Note: If you press the  WPS button on the rear panel of the extender, the LED 
blinks green for two minutes.
  Amber. 
The extender is starting or is applying WiFi settings. After about one 
minute, the LED turns green. 
During the startup process, both Link Rate LEDs also light amber. After about 
one minute, these LED light green or turn of
 f, depending on the WiFi 
connection between the extender and the WiFi network.
Note: The Device to Extender LED blinks amber during a firmware update.
  Off. 
The extender is not connected to a computer or WiFi device.
USB LED
Solid green . A USB device is connected to the USB port.
  Off. No USB device is connected to the USB port.
Table 1.  Front panel LEDs
LEDDescription 
						

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The antennas are preinstalled. In the unlikely situation that an antenna\
 is loose, you must 
tighten it. (A loose antenna could affect the performance of the extender.)
To tighten an antenna:
1.  Straighten the antenna.
2.  T
urn the antenna clockwise until tightened.
After you have tightened the antenna, you can change its position.
Attach the Stand
If you prefer to place the extender in upright (vertical) position, at\
tach the stand that comes 
with the extender. 
Although the extender functions well in either horizontal or vertical po\
sition, a horizontal  position might give a better performance.
Figure 4. Attaching the stand