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Poor connection. • Off. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. July 2019 LED Description Client Arrow • Blinking. Move the extender closer to the router. Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2). • Off. If your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Log in to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. b. Log in to your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is translated to your computer or mobile ...
Poor connection. • Off. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. July 2019 LED Description Client Arrow • Blinking. Move the extender closer to the router. Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2). • Off. If your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Log in to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. b. Log in to your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is translated to your computer or mobile ...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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.../support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only...
.../support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only...
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... 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point mode 14 Connect a device to the extender network 16 Connect a device to the ...password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 Recover a forgotten user name or password 24 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 25 Manually set the extender clock 25 Back up and manage the extender configuration 26 Back up the configuration settings 27 Restore the configuration settings 28...
... 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point mode 14 Connect a device to the extender network 16 Connect a device to the ...password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 Recover a forgotten user name or password 24 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 25 Manually set the extender clock 25 Back up and manage the extender configuration 26 Back up the configuration settings 27 Restore the configuration settings 28...
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1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
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Table 1. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. Best connection. • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. Overview 6 User Manual LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the extender. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router. • ...
Table 1. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. Best connection. • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. Overview 6 User Manual LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the extender. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router. • ...
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.... . AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED Client Arrow LED Description • Off. WiFi security is powered on. • Solid amber. Overview 7 User Manual WPS LED • Solid green. A WPS connection is booting. • Off. The extender is being established. • Off.
.... . AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED Client Arrow LED Description • Off. WiFi security is powered on. • Solid amber. Overview 7 User Manual WPS LED • Solid green. A WPS connection is booting. • Off. The extender is being established. • Off.
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... following components: • Factory Reset button. Pressing this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to its factory settings. • Power On/Off button. Overview 8 User Manual To use your extender in access point mode, set the switch to Access Point. Use this switch to set your extender in extender mode, set...
... following components: • Factory Reset button. Pressing this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to its factory settings. • Power On/Off button. Overview 8 User Manual To use your extender in access point mode, set the switch to Access Point. Use this switch to set your extender in extender mode, set...
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... are in a "dead zone" where connection from the network. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender When to use your WiFi device is poor or nonexistent. Overview 9 User Manual
... are in a "dead zone" where connection from the network. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender When to use your WiFi device is poor or nonexistent. Overview 9 User Manual
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... or a hidden SSID network. For help with WPS on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual For more information, see Connect with the WPS button on page 11. Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. For more information, ...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can connect the extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. • Connect with WPS. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the...
... or a hidden SSID network. For help with WPS on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual For more information, see Connect with the WPS button on page 11. Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. For more information, ...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can connect the extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. • Connect with WPS. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the...
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If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. Press the WPS button on page 13. Get started 12 User Manual If the Router Link LED doesn't light, move the extender closer to the router and try again. The location that device. Within two minutes... that came with that you choose a spot where the extender-to your router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights solid white and the Router Link LED lights. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Some older equipment cannot use WPS...
If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. Press the WPS button on page 13. Get started 12 User Manual If the Router Link LED doesn't light, move the extender closer to the router and try again. The location that device. Within two minutes... that came with that you choose a spot where the extender-to your router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender lights solid white and the Router Link LED lights. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Some older equipment cannot use WPS...
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...computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to first. Get started 13 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 7. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. On your existing WiFi network. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Your extender uses the...to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Launch web browser. 4. Connect your WiFi router: 1. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: •...
...computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to first. Get started 13 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 7. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. On your existing WiFi network. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Your extender uses the...to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Launch web browser. 4. Connect your WiFi router: 1. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: •...
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... a poor WiFi signal. 7. Make sure that this is optimal. 8. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the router and try again. Get started 14 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to Access Point. 3.
... a poor WiFi signal. 7. Make sure that this is optimal. 8. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the router and try again. Get started 14 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to Access Point. 3.
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...finish setting up your extender as a router. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. b. b. a. If your network includes a DHCP server, you must disconnect the Ethernet cable... as an access point. • Ethernet connection directly to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. d. c. Get started 15 User Manual Connect your computer to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to set...
...finish setting up your extender as a router. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. b. b. a. If your network includes a DHCP server, you must disconnect the Ethernet cable... as an access point. • Ethernet connection directly to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. d. c. Get started 15 User Manual Connect your computer to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to set...
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...extender directly to your DSL or cable modem. a. b. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. Get started 16 User Manual Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect the Ethernet cable to your router. Your router and extender are connected using an ...your extender's Ethernet port to another Ethernet port on your computer to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection. c. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender d. Connect your router. If your devices to the extender network. Note: Do not connect ...
...extender directly to your DSL or cable modem. a. b. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. Get started 16 User Manual Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect the Ethernet cable to your router. Your router and extender are connected using an ...your extender's Ethernet port to another Ethernet port on your computer to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection. c. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender d. Connect your router. If your devices to the extender network. Note: Do not connect ...
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... to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for WiFi networks in your WiFi password. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router...
... to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for WiFi networks in your WiFi password. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router...
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The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Get started 18 User Manual Some older equipment cannot use WPS. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. To connect to the extender using an Ethernet cable. ...
The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Get started 18 User Manual Some older equipment cannot use WPS. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. To connect to the extender using an Ethernet cable. ...
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http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you can log in to the extender: 1. To log in to the ...
http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you can log in to the extender: 1. To log in to the ...
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Follow the prompts. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. The Status page displays. 4. Get started 20 User Manual A login page displays. 3.
Follow the prompts. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. The Status page displays. 4. Get started 20 User Manual A login page displays. 3.
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3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21
3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21