How do I set up the NETGEAR EX6120 (AC1200) Dual Band WiFi Range Extender? (Netgear EX6120 (AC1200) Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Installation Manual)

Answer

manuals.plus

Dec 04, 2024 - 11:49 PM

Sure! Here are the step-by-step instructions to set up the NETGEAR EX6120 WiFi Range Extender:

1. Place the extender: Position the extender in the same room as your WiFi router during the initial setup process.

2. Connect the extender to a power outlet: Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to turn green. If the Power LED does not light up, press the Power On/Off button on the extender.

3. Connect to an existing WiFi network: There are two ways to connect the extender to your existing WiFi network:

a. Connect with WPS:
- Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. The WPS LED will start blinking.
- Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. The WPS LED on the extender will turn solid green, indicating a successful connection.
- If your router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat the above steps to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.

b. Connect with web browser setup:
- Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network. Once connected, the Device Link LED on the extender will light up.
- Launch a web browser and enter "www.mywifiext.net" in the address field. The New Extender Setup page will appear.
- Click the "NEW EXTENDER SETUP" button and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your login credentials.
- Select the WiFi network you want to extend and enter the network password.
- Set the network name (SSID) and password for your extender.
- Connect your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network.
- Complete the registration process and wait for the extender to reboot.

4. Test the extended WiFi range: Move your computer or WiFi device to an area with a poor router WiFi signal and 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 signal, indicating a successful setup.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, you can refer to the NETGEAR EX6120 (AC1200) Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Installation Manual, which can be downloaded from the following link: [PDF Link](http://downloadcenter.netgear.com)