Netgear Ex6920 Ac1200 Wifi Range Extenders User Manual
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350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USADecember 2015 202-11609-01 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Model EX6920 User Manual
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2 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit...
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3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When to Use Your Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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4 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Manually Set the Extender Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Back Up and Manage an Extender Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Back Up the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Restore the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . ....
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5 1 1. Overview The AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders boost your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extenders in access point mode as WiFi access points and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter covers the following topics: •Meet Your Extenders •When to Use Your Extenders •How the Extenders Work Note:For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com....
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Overview 6
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
Meet Your Extenders
Before you install your extenders, familiarize yourself with their LEDs,\
buttons, and ports.
Front Panel
Power LED
WPS LED Router
Link LED
Device
Link LED
Figure 1. Front panel LEDs
Side Panels
Factory
Reset
Button
WPS buttonPower On/Off Power connector
(varies by region)
Ethernet port
Power connector
(varies by region)
button
Figure 2. Buttons and port on the side panels](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/55/58994/w300_ex6920-ac1200-wifi-range-extenders-user-manual-5.png "Page 6
Overview 6
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
Meet Your Extenders
Before you install your extenders, familiarize yourself with their LEDs,\
buttons, and ports.
Front Panel
Power LED
WPS LED Router
Link LED
Device
Link LED
Figure 1. Front panel LEDs
Side Panels
Factory
Reset
Button
WPS buttonPower On/Off Power connector
(varies by region)
Ethernet port
Power connector
(varies by region)
button
Figure 2. Buttons and port on the side panels")
Overview 6 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Meet Your Extenders Before you install your extenders, familiarize yourself with their LEDs,\ buttons, and ports. Front Panel Power LED WPS LED Router Link LED Device Link LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs Side Panels Factory Reset Button WPS buttonPower On/Off Power connector (varies by region) Ethernet port Power connector (varies by region) button Figure 2. Buttons and port on the side panels
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Overview 7
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1. Front panel LEDs
LEDDescription
This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or\
access point:
• Solid green . Best connection.
• Solid amber . Good connection.
• Solid red . Poor connection.
• Off. No connection.
Device Link
This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or\
WiFi device:
• Solid green . Best connection.
• Solid amber . Good connection.
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Overview 7
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1. Front panel LEDs
LEDDescription
This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or\
access point:
• Solid green . Best connection.
• Solid amber . Good connection.
• Solid red . Poor connection.
• Off. No connection.
Device Link
This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or\
WiFi device:
• Solid green . Best connection.
• Solid amber . Good connection.
•...")
Overview 7 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. Front panel LEDs LEDDescription This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or\ access point: • Solid green . Best connection. • Solid amber . Good connection. • Solid red . Poor connection. • Off. No connection. Device Link This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or\ WiFi device: • Solid green . Best connection. • Solid amber . Good connection. •...
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Overview 8
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it function\
s as a network
client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
• The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices.
The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\
In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \
broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/55/58994/w300_ex6920-ac1200-wifi-range-extenders-user-manual-7.png "Page 8
Overview 8
AC1200 WiFi
Range Extenders
When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it function\
s as a network
client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
• The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices.
The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\
In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \
broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both...")
Overview 8 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it function\ s as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices. The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\ In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \ broadcasting its network name (SSID). The extender must do each of these jobs so that both...
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9 2 2. Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: •Use the Extenders in Extender Mode •Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode •Log In to an Extender After Installation •Run Smart Setup Installation
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Get Started 10 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Use the Extenders in Extender Mode Place the extenders, supply power, and connect the extenders to your WiFi network. Note:You can also use the extenders as WiFi access points and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode on page 16. Place the Extenders and Supply Power To place the extenders and supply power: 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi...