Netgear orporated 13200230 User Manual
EX6200 WiFi Range Extender
AC1200 High Power Dual Band
Gigabit Ports
User Manual
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November 2013
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
EX6200 WiFi Range Extender AC1200 High Power Dual Band Gigabit Ports
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
When to Use Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Positioning Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . .9
Log In to the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings
Connect the Extender to an Existing Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Use WPS to Join the Extender’s Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Extender Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Set Up WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Extender IP Address Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Show Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Back Up and Manage Extender Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Set the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Smart Wizard FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Joining Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Appendix A Supplementary Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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1. Getting Started
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Hardware Features
• How the Extender Works
• Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable
• Log In to the Extender
• Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
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Hardware Features
Front Panel
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200
Table 1. LED descriptions
LEDs Description
2.4 GHz Link Rate
5 GHz Link Rate
• Solid green. The wireless connection between the extender and the router is
optimum.
• Solid amber.
good.
• Solid red.
• Solid green. The wireless connection between the extender and the router is
optimum.
• Solid amber.
good.
• Solid red.
The wireless connection between the extender and the router is
The wireless connection between the extender and the router is poor.
The wireless connection between the extender and the router is
The wireless connection between the extender and the router is poor.
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Table 1. LED descriptions
LEDs Description
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200
Device to Extender
LAN
USB
Rear Panel
• Solid green. The extender and device are connected.
• Off. No link is detected on this port.
• Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with the extender.
• Off. The LAN port does not detect an Ethernet link with the extender.
• Solid green. A USB device is connected to the extender.
• Off. No USB device is connected to the WiFi extender.
WPS button Reset button
Figure 1. Rear panel
LAN ports
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Power button
Power input
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200
How the Extender Works
The extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless
device outside the wireless router’s range. To do this, the extender has two main jobs:
1. The extender connects to a wireless network that is up and running.
When the extender connects wirelessly to a network, it acts as a network client. This is
similar to how a computer connects to a network.
2. The extender acts as
an access point for computers.
The extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless
computers can join. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that
wireless routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID).
The extender needs to do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.
The extender is halfway
between the router
and the computer.
Figure 2. Range extender in a home
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When to Use Your Extender
NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network
connection is poor. Because data traf fic routed through the extender is inherently slower than
traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the
connection is good enough. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender
network only when the computer is in a “dead zone” where connection from the network is
very poor or non-existent.
The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and working as it
should.
• The best performance is delivered when a the Link Rate LED
to Extender LED
• A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to
Extender LED is green.
are green.
or and the Device
Positioning Your Extender
The ideal location to place the extender is half-way between your wireless router and your
computer.
The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender
and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the extender and the computer
you are using. If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the
extender to a dif
If there is no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the extender elsewhere, move the
extender closer to the computer
Device to Extender LED is green, the extender is working as expected.
To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green:
• Once you successfully connect to the extender from a computer that is outside the range
of your router and log in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the
process to connect the extender to a router.
• If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the extender to a router,
move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line
of sight.
Device to Extender LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate
LED is green or amber, and the Wireless Device to Extender LED is green. Note that you
might have to unplug the extender as you move it to a different location. If you do, from
the new location, power up the extender and continue to check the LEDs.
ferent location half-way between the computer and the router.
. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Wireless
As you move the extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the Wireless
Once the LEDs show that the extender is in a good location, open a browser and go to
http://www
.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process.
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Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable
CAUTION:
Do not use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a router. If you do
so, the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a
wireless connection to the router.
You can use the LAN ports on the extender to connect wired devices such as
Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or computers.
Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set
up your extender as described in the High Power WiFi Extender
EX6200 Installation Guide that came in the package.
To cable a computer to the extender:
1. Locate the four LAN ports on the rear panel of the extender.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to one of the LAN ports.
3. Connect the extender power adapter
4. Log in as described in the following section.
, and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Log In to the Extender
You can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR Genie or to use the menu selections to view
or change the extender’s settings.
1. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www
enter a user name and password.
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type
http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser
3. Type admin for the user name. The default password is password. NETGEAR
recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password
on page 23).
• If your extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays
(see Upgrade the Firmware on page 24), and the software automatically checks for
new firmware at the NETGEAR website.
.
.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to
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• The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the
current settings are for the extender.
If you have trouble connecting:
• If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the extender, and launch your
browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the
Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect.
• Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the extender and the
computer, and that the extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is not lit, reconnect the
Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser.
Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender
The Smart Wizard can help you set up your extender to connect to a wireless network. For
information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings.
The High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Installation Guide (included in the package) explains
how to install your extender. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the
Smart Wizard automatically displays.
After installation, to use NETGEAR Genie again:
1. Log in to the extender.
Note: Once you begin using NETGEAR Genie, you have to complete all of
its steps before you can exit.
2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following
screen displays:
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This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation, as described in the
installation guide.
3. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio
button and type the SSID.
4. Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen
displays:
5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The following
screen displays:
After about 2 minutes, the extender displays the following screen:
6. Review the settings, and make sure they are correct. Then, join the extender network with
your wireless computer or device.
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7. Select the check box after you successfully connect.
8. Click Continue.
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2. Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Connect the Extender to an Existing Network
• Use WPS to Join the Extender’s Wireless Network
• Extender Wireless Settings
• Extender IP Address Setup
• Status Screen
• Attached Devices
• Back Up and Manage Extender Settings
• Set the Password
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Advanced Wireless Settings
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