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 the extender 
to the 5 GHz band.
4.  Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway \
between your router 
and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing W\
iFi router  network.
5.  Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED t\
o light green.
6.  Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot whe\
re the 
extender-to-router connection is optimal.
7.  If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extende\
r into an outlet closer 
to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Route\
r Link LED lights 
amber or green.
8.  On your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the new extended Wi\
Fi network.
The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks. The extender’s new WiFi  network names are based on your existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at\
 the end of 
the name.
For example:
• Existing W
 iFi network name . MyNetworkName
• New extended network names . MyNetworkName_2GEXT and 
MyNetworkName_5GEXT
9.  Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to th\
e area with a 
poor router WiFi signal:
a. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi s\
ignal and 
return to the extender.
b.  Check the Device Link LED on the extender: 
						

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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.
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant
You can use a web browser to log in to the extenders and use the NETGEAR \
installation 
assistant set up their WiFi connection to your existing WiFi router.
To use a web browser to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
extender WiFi network NETGEAR_EXT

.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device Link LED
 
lights.
2.  Launch web browser
 .
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
The New Extender Setup page displays.
4.  Click the  NEW EXTENDER SETUP  button.
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.
5. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the  NEXT button. 
						

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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 select the extender’s WiFi 
network.
9.  In the Password (Network Key)  field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called 
passphrase or security key) and click the  NEXT button.
10.  Set the network name (SSID) and password for your new extender WiFi ne\
twork and click 
the  NEXT button.
Note: We recommend that you use a different network name (SSID) for your 
extender than the network name (SSID) that your router uses.
Wait for the page to show a list of available extended WiFi networks, whi\
ch might take up 
to one minute.
11.  Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to \
the new 
extended WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that you crea\
ted in Steps 9 
and 10.
12.  Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is successfully connected be\
fore you click the 
CONTINUE  button.
13.  Click the  CONTINUE button.
A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new \
extended WiFi  network.
14.  Click the  NEXT button.
The registration page displays.
15.  Complete the registration fields and click the  FINISH button to complete the setup. 
						

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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 Power LED to light amber and then turn green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
19.  Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-\
router connection 
is optimal.
The extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
20.  If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extende\
r into an outlet closer 
to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Route\
r Link LED lights 
amber or green.
21.  Reconnect your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network.\
22. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to th\
e area with a 
poor router WiFi signal:
a. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi s\
ignal and 
return to the extender.
b.  Check the Device Link LED on the extender:
• 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
 .
23.  Repeat Steps 1–22 to install the second extender. 
						

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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 connected to your existing WiFi network, you can co\
nnect wired devices 
to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing network 
through the extender’s WiFi connection.
Figure 4. Ethernet LAN port 
						

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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 Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a \
router Ethernet LAN 
port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access.
The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot.
4.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network.
When you join the network, the extender Device Link LED lights to show t\
hat you are 
connected.
5.  Launch a web browser and enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field.
The New Extender Setup page displays.
6.  Click the  NEW EXTENDER SETUP  button. 
						

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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 name (SSID), security option, and passw\
ord, and click the 
NEXT button.
Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an acce\
ss point.
11.  Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to \
the new access 
point network.
Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices.
12.  Click the  CONTINUE button.
A page displays that says you successfully created an access point.
13.  Click the  NEXT button.
The registration page displays.
14.  Complete the registration fields and click the  FINISH button to complete the setup.
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. 
						

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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 www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login page displays.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
Run Smart Setup Installation
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender’s settings. This is an easy way to connect 
the extender to a different router or to change the extender’s WiFi network name (SSID) or 
WiFi password.
To run Smart Setup:
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 
lights solid green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login page displays.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Click the SMART SETUP button.
The Welcome page displays.
6. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. 
						

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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, the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network. 
10. When prompted, connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the 
CONTINUE button.
The registration page displays.
11. Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup.
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 support.
The Status page displays. 
						

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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 to Use a Static IP Address 
•Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control