Netgear Ex6920 Ac1200 Wifi Range Extenders User Manual

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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 ligh\
ts, and the  extender connects to your existing WiFi network.
If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not l\
ight, see Connect With 
the NETGEAR Installation Assistant  on page
  12. 
3.  If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to con\
nect...

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• If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network 
reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup i\
s 
complete.
• If the Device Link LED is red, your extended WiFi network does not reach\
 the area 
with a poor router WiFi signal.
You must move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender until th\
e  Device Link LED turns solid green or amber
 .
10.  Repeat Steps 1–9 to install the second extender....

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6.  When prompted, select your country or region from the  Regional Settings menu and click 
the  NEXT button.
7. Click the  WIFI RANGE EXTENDER  button.
The extender scans for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list.
8.  Select a WiFi network to extend and click the  NEXT button.
If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4 GHz W
 iFi Networks or the  
5 GHz WiFi Networks check box.
Note: If you already installed an extender, do not...

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If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that 
you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone sup\
port.
The Status page displays.
16.  Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area wit\
h a poor WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing W\
iFi router  network.
17.  Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
18.  W
ait for the...

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Find the Best Location
If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network\
, the Router Link LED or 
Device Link LED is amber or red. If this happens, adjust the position of\
 the extender:
• If the Router Link LED is amber or red, move the extender closer to the \
router
 .
• If the Device Link LED is amber or red, move the computer or WiFi device\
 closer to the 
extender.
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device
After an extender is...

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Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode
You can use the extenders as WiFi access points, which creates a new WiFi\
 hotspot by using 
a wired Ethernet connection.
Figure 5. Extender in access point mode

To use the extender in access point mode:
1.  Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
2.  W
ait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the 
extender.
3.  Use an...

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The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the 
Create Account page does not display, visit  www.mywifiext.net.
7. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the  NEXT button.
8.  When prompted, select your country or region from the  Regional Settings menu and click 
the  NEXT button.
9. Click the  ACCESS POINT button.
The extender checks for an Internet connection.
10.  When prompted, set the network...

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The Status page displays.
Log In to an Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to an 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 connect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED 
on the extender lights solid green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter...

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The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and 
displays a list.
7. Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
8. When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT 
button.
A message displays when the extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
9. Click the NEXT button.
The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords. 
During this change,...

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3.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology 
•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 an Extender WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Change an Extender’s Device Name 
•Set Up an Extender...