NETGEAR EX6150 AC1200 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start

AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX6150

2

Getting Started

The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi
network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall
signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an
existing WiFi router or access point.

WiFi Range
Extender

Boosts the range
of your existing
WiFi and creates
a stronger signal
in hard-to-reach
areas

Existing WiFi

Sometimes your
router does not
provide the WiFi
coverage you need

3

Meet Your Extender

Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and port.

Front Panel and Side Panel

Router Arrow LED

Client Arrow LED

Router Link LED

Client Link LED

Power LED
WPS LED

Ethernet port

Access Point/Extender switch

Power On/O button

Factory Reset button

WPS button

4

LED Descriptions

Router Link
LED

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.
O. No connection.

Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and

a computer or WiFi device.

Solid green. Best connection.
Solid amber. Good connection.
Solid red. Poor connection.
O. No connection.

Power LED

Solid amber. The extender is booting.
Solid green. The extender is powered on.
O. The extender is powered o.

WPS LED Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2).

Blinking green. A WPS connection is in progress.
O. WiFi security is not enabled.

Note: If the Router Arrow LED or Client Arrow LED

blinks, see Find the Best Location on page 11. If no arrow LEDs light, the
extender is in a good location.

5

Use the Extender in Extender Mode

Set the Access Point/Extender switch, place the extender, apply power,
and connect it to your WiFi network.

Set the Access Point/Extender Switch

To use the extender in extender mode, set the Access Point/Extender
switch to Extender .

Place the Extender and Apply Power

1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.

Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup
process.

2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.

Wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED
does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the
extender.

6

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender
to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways:

• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on

page 6.

• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see

Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 8.

Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without
typing the network name and password.

Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP

security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup on

page 8

.

1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.

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

lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network.