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2. Red The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is poor Off The extender and the WiFi router do not have a 5 GHz WiFi connection LAN LEDs Green An Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port 1 through 5 Off No Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port Device to Extender t LED Green The extender is connected to a computer or WiFi device Note If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender the LED blinks green for two minutes Amber The extender is starting or is applying WiFi settings After about one minute the LED turns green During the startup process both Link Rate LEDs also light amber After about one minute these LED light green or turn off depending on the WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi network Note The Device to Extender LED blinks amber during a firmware update Off The extender is not connected to a computer or WiFi device Overview 8 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1 Front panel LEDs Description USB LED Solid green A USB device is connected to the USB port Off No USB device is connected to the USB port Rear Panel Ports Buttons Antennas and Connector The following figure shows the ports buttons antennas and connector on the rear panel of the extender lt a Two preinstalled 5dBi antennas Ethernet LAN ports On Off button Power connector WPS
3. Close your browser Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer and the extender Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router and you can connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s WiFi network move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range Get Started 33 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 23 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender 24 25 26 Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection 2 4 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green The extender provides the best performance The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a workable performance The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function 5 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender LED is green i and M
4. 10 Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit Get Started 22 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button Smart Setup displays the network names and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Enter name Name 2 4G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name 5G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Apply Settings 11 Use the default extension names or in the Name 2 4GHz SSID field and if you have set up a 5 GHz network in the Name 5GHz SSID field enter new network names for your extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button Note If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extender networks as you use for your existing networks clear the ch
5. Click the Connect button When prompted to enter your name and password select the Guest radio button Click the Connect button IPUN Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 88 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender gt To access the USB drive from a Windows computer 1 Select Start gt Run 2 Enter readyshare in the dialog box 3 Click the OK button gt To map the USB device to a Windows network drive 1 Visit www netgear com readyshare 2 In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane click the PC Utility link The readyshareconnect exe file is downloaded to your computer 3 Launch readyshareconnect exe What network folder would you like to map Specify the drive letter for the connection and the folder that you want to connect to Drive iz Folder Example server share Reconnect at logon Connect using different credentials Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures 4 Select the drive letter to map to the network folder 5 If you want to connect to the USB drive as a different user do the following a Select the Connect using different credentials check box b Type the user name and password c Click the OK button 6 Click the Finish button The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Your extender comes with free backup software for all the Windows co
6. 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Smart Setup Add WPS Client j gt Settings gt USB Storage gt Maintenance gt Advanced Smart Setup searches for existing WiFi networks automatically and displays the networks in the 2 4 GHz band elect the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router ere see 2 T Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only click the ip button KIF Device to Extender ET EZED Continue z SSID Channel Signal Security Apply Settings O SimplePresenceNetwork 6 47 WPAIWPA2 PSK oO Manually input my wireless SSID Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 69 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5 Select a 2 4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Extender to Router Enter the security password for your selected WiFi network Device to Extender Your existing network in 2 4GHz Apply Settings Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Security WPA2 PSK AES Password network key 6 Enter the security settings for the existing 2 4 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passp
7. 22 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 12 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Smart Setup describes the color of the Link Rate LED on the front of the extender Because you placed the extender close the WiFi router the Link Rate LED is green NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed Device to Extender Apply Settings Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK button If you are prompted to enter a user name and password type admin for the user name and password for the password The NETGEAR registration screen displays You are now online To register the extender enter your information in the fields onscreen and click the Register button A message displays congratulating you that you have extended your network
8. 2 4 or 5GHz Device to extender in 5GHz only and extender to router in 2 4GHz only Device Extender Router Device to extender in 2 4GHz only and extender to router in 5GHz only Router must support 5GHz band Device Extender Router 5 By default the Internet Surfing radio button is selected 6 Select the FastLane Technology radio button 7 Select the FastLane Technology option that you want to enable by selecting one of the following radio buttons e Device to extender in 5GHz only and extender to router in 2 4GHz only Your WiFi devices must support the 5 GHz band e Device to extender in 2 4GHz only and extender to router in 5GHz only Router must support 5GHz band Your WiFi router must support the 5 GHz band This option is enabled by default 8 Click Apply Your settings are saved 9 If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings For example if you were connected to the extender s network in the 2 4 GHz band you now might have to connect in the 5 GHz band or the other way around Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 68 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup There might be situations in which you want to run NETGEAR genie Smart Setup again after the initial setup gt Torun Smart Setup again 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer
9. Use the Restore Factory Settings Button CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender gt To reset the extender to factory default settings 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about seven seconds Restore Factory Settings button 2 Release the button The extender resets and restarts This process takes about one minute Erase the Extender Configuration Settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender gt To erase 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password Maintain and Monitor the Extender 79 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings HUSB Storage Restore Saved Setting from a File yvMaintenance Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Revert to Factory Default Settings Restore Set Password Erase Firmware Update gt Advanced A CAUTION After you click the Erase button do not try to go online turn off the extender
10. do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button Smart Setup displays the network names and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Device to Extender Apply Settings Name 2 4G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name 5G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Get Started 31 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 12 Use the default extension names or in the Name 2 4GHz SSID field and if you have set up a 5 GHz network in the Name 5GHz SSID field enter new network names for your extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button Note If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extender networks as you use for your existing networks clear the check box before you click the Continue button You then can configure the security settings for the extender networks Howeve
11. failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep Existing Wireless Settings GHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 61 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5 Click the Setup Access List button Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage turn Access Control On gt Maintenance fT DeviceName MAC Address Wrreless Settings Operating Mode USB Settings If you have not yet added any WiFi devices the Wireless Card Access List is empty 6 Click the Add button Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage Available Wireless Cards Pf evice Name MAC Address gt Maintenance oO T2e2ssa2e4 vAdvanced sacl Wireless Card Entry CUENTE Device Name Operating Mode 3 MAC Address USB Settings The Available Wireless Cards table displays the name and MAC address of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender 7 Select a device by one of the following methods e Select a device from the table by selecting its associated radio button The Device Name and MAC Address fields are automatically populated e Enter a device name and MAC address manually a In the Device Name field type a name for the WiFi device b In the MAC Address field type the MAC address of the WiFi device 8 Click the Apply button Man
12. shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 5 Click the Erase button A confirmation pop up screen displays 6 Confirm your decision The extender restarts This process takes about one minute Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login gt To check manually for new firmware and if available update the firmware 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Maintain and Monitor the Extender 80 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Update Add WPS Client Check for new version online Settings Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk PUSB Storage ean Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password gt Advanced 5 Click the Check button 6 If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer Note You might need to unzip the firmware file 7 Click the Browse button 8 Locate and select the new firmware file The firmware file has a
13. subnet mask gateway IP address and primary DNS server of your network A CAUTION NETGEAR recommends that you change the IP address of the extender only if you are technically experienced or have a technically experienced person to help you Incorrect configuration can prevent you from connecting to the extender and might require you to reset the extender to factory default settings You can also change the extender device name which is the name by which the extender is known in the network gt To change the IP address of the extender to a static IP address and specify a new device name 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 57 4 9 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select extender Settings gt IP Address ce co v Settings Connect to Existing Network Device Name Wireless Device s IP Address cet Dynamically IP Address From Router gt USB Storage Ouse Static IP Address IP Address 192 168 100 IP Subnet Mask lass l2ss l2ss lo Gateway IP Address 92 168 100 gt Maintenance gt Advanced Primary ONS 19
14. 2 4GHz 56Hz gt USB Storage My EX6200 Wireless Network 2 4GHz gt Maintenance Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Advanced Channel Wireless mode Upto 300Mbps Security Options 2 4GHz ONone Owep O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Password network key 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits 5 Scroll down to either the Security Options 2 4GHz section shown in the previous figure or the Security Options 5GHz section and select the WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES or WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES radio button 6 In the PassPhrase field enter the passphrase 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 8 If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings Smart Setup can guide you through this process For more information see Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 69 Configure WEP WEP is legacy WiFi security that limits the wireless mode to the Up to 54 Mbps selection irrespective of whether you use the 2 4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band Unless your WiFi network includes devices that do not support WPA2 or WPA security NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 WPA or WPA WPA2 security Note 802 11ac and 802 11n devices do not support WEP security If you change the security to WEP 802 11ac devices and 802 11n devices in either the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band
15. 216 by 146 by 33 mm Weight 0 67 Ib 302 g Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Interface Local 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX RJ 45 USB 3 0 802 11ac 802 11n 802 11a 802 119 802 11b Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 121
16. 8 Change the name of the device or the MAC address 9 Click the Apply button The changed settings display in Wireless Card Access List Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 65 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Remove a Device from the Access List If you no longer want to grant a device access to the WiFi network of the extender you can remove the device from the access list gt To remove a WiFi device from the access list 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage Advanced Wireless Settings E Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz pRecunonenice Z Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Access Point 5GH2 wireless Setings N E Enable SSID Broadcast 6GH2 Operating Mode v Advanced WPS Settings USB Settings Extender s PIN 37796587 M Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots E In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly E Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep
17. 80211ac 3x Speed 802 11n 802 1 lac 3x speed Figure 8 Speed comparison between the 802 11n and 802 11ac standards Overview 14 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics How to Position the Extender Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup 15 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender How to Position the Extender The ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and your WiFi device Figure 9 Range extender location The best connection is established with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router and a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi device that you are using If a thick wall or other materials block this straight path move the extender to a different location halfway between the WiFi device and the WiFi router Depending on the location that you decide on either place the extender horizontally or attach the stand and place the extender vertically Although the extender functions well in either horizontal or vertical position a horizontal position might give a better performance When you make the initial connection between the extender and the WiFi router place the extender close to the WiFi router After you have established a connection between the extender and the WiFi route
18. Control Center Configuration Basic F Automatically execute when logging on Windows Timeout 10 minute 1 600 Language Cee o German Swedish French Dutch Itahan Note Language setting will take effect on next execution 3 Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box 4 Click the OK button Your changes are saved gt To change the language 1 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 2 Select Tools gt Configuration 3 In the Language list select a language 4 Click the OK button The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts the language changes gt To specify the time out 1 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 2 Select Tools gt Configuration 3 In the Timeout field type the number of minutes The time out period is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the USB printer when the connection is not being used 4 Click the OK button Your changes are saved Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 113 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics FAQs You Cannot Connect to the Extender You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router 114 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender 1 Question Does the extender work if connect it to m
19. Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Attached Devices Link Rate 144 Mbps Backup Settings Signal Strength 54d8m aul Set Password Firmware Update Connection Status Connected Connection Status to Existing Network 5GHz gt Advanced Nate SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Link Rate 270 Mbps Signal Strength 75 dam 8 Connection Status Connected Extender IP Info MAC Address 4 04 15 0D 6D 54 IP Address 192 168 100 183 DHCP Client On IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 100 1 Domain Name Server 192 168 100 1 Extender Wireless Setting 2 4GHz Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Region North America Channel Auto 6 Wireless mode Up to 300Mbps Wireless AP On Broadcast Name On Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Extender Wireless Setting SGHz Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Region North America Channel 149 P 153 157 161 Wireless mode Up to 867 Mbps Wireless AP On Broadcast Name On Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Exo The following table describes the fields on the Status screen Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the extender Firmware Version The current firmware version of the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes GUI Language Version The language version that is set on the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field might change Maintain and Monitor the Extender 82 AC1200 WiFi Range Extende
20. PSK AES WPA2 is even more secure than WEP but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES When your network includes WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES security Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 AN CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to change the extender s WiFi settings you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To reconnect you must select the new network name that you created and enter the passphrase or WiFi security key that you set up Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 53 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 6 Click the Apply button The extender applies your settings which might take up to one minute If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 117 8 Click the have connected to the Extend
21. SSID SimplePresenceNetw_SGEXT Wireless Security WPAWPA2 PSK Security WPAWPA2 PSK PAddess Password network key 5305305306 Password network key 5305305306 gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Choose a wireless network Advanced Cick an tem inthe bat below to connect to a wireless network in rare or to got mere tionon a p NETGEAR EXT Unsecured wrens network wll I have connected to the Extender network 10 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 117 11 Click the I have connected to the Extender network button The WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 42 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network You can manually connect the extender to a hidden WiFi network without using NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Before you start the following procedure you must know the name of the hidden WiFi network the type of security that the network uses and the key or passphrase to connect to the network Note You cannot use the following procedure to change the network names or security options for your extender WiFi networks For information about how to change these
22. a VoIP call when move to a different location the call is dropped What should do Answer No the extender does not support seamless roaming You might notice performance issues if your WiFi device laptop smartphone or tablet connects to a different WiFi network For example you might connect to the extender WiFi network begin a call and then move to the location of your existing WiFi network Your WiFi device automatically connects to the network in your current location which takes a few seconds and might cause your call to be dropped To prevent this situation decide which WiFi network you want to use for your VoIP call and stay within the range of that network You Cannot Connect to the Extender If you have trouble connecting to the extender determine what prevents you from connecting Make sure that you use the correct user name and password to log in User name admin Password password If your browser displays an error page include http in the address field of your browser by typing http www mywifiext net If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi check if the Link Rate LED is off or red For more information see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 If you cannot get a WiFi connection working you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender For more information see Access the Extender over Ethernet and U
23. a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button Get Started 21 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If Smart Setup detects any networks in the 5 GHz band it displays them NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender elect the 5GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router Your extender supports dual band WiFi If your router does not support 5GHz band click the Skip button Device to Extender Apply Settings sso al Secur O My router does not support SGHz band oO Set it up later SimplePresenceNetwork 21 WPANWPA2 PSK oO Manually input my wireless SSID 9 Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Note If your router does not support the 5 GHz band not all routers do or you want to set up the 5 GHz extender network later click the Skip button and go to Step 11 on page 23 NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Enter the security password for y Device to Extender Your existing network in 5GHz Apply Settings 5 Name SID Security WPA2 PSK AES Password network key
24. button Restore Factory Settings button Figure 2 Rear panel The antennas are preinstalled In the unlikely situation that an antenna has loosened you must tighten it A loose antenna could affect the performance of the extender Overview 9 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender gt To tighten an antenna 1 Straighten the antenna 2 Turn the antenna clockwise until tightened After you have tightened the antenna you can change its position Attach the Stand If you prefer to place the extender in upright vertical position attach the stand that comes with the extender Although the extender functions well in either horizontal or vertical position a horizontal position might give a better performance NETGEAR Figure 3 Attaching the stand Overview 10 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender gt To attach the stand 1 Place the stand on a flat surface 2 Hold the extender in upright position with the left side of the extender pointing down The left side has three rectangular openings The top panel of the extender and the three vertical support posts of the stand must face the same direction 3 Lower the extender onto the stand until the support posts of the stand snap into the rectangular openings of the extender Attach the Rubber Feet If you prefer to place the extender in horizontal position you can attach the rubber feet that come with the extender Figure 4 Attaching the rubber feet g
25. by selecting one of the following radio buttons e 2 4GHz The Gigabit Ethernet ports connect to the 2 4 GHz WiFi band This is the default setting e 5GHz The Gigabit Ethernet ports connect to the 5 GHz WiFi band Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 50 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setting Description My EX6200 wireless network 2 4GHz Name SSID In the Name SSID field type a new name or use the name that the extender assigns by default e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extended 2 4 GHz network name MyNetworkName_2GEXT If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood changing the SSID makes it easier to identify the extenders Channel Wireless mode From the Channel menu select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel Note You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane Technology For more information see Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology on page 67 Note In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this happens experiment with different channels to see which is the best From the Wireless mode menu select one of the following modes e Up to 54 Mbps Legacy mode This mode allows 802 11n 802 119 and 802 11b devices to join the network but limits 802 11n devices to fun
26. cannot join the network Note WPS does not support WEP security If you change the security to WEP you can no longer let WiFi devices join the extender s WiFi network by using WPS Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 55 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The process to configure WEP security is the same for the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands To set up WEP 1 2 6 T On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Settings gt Wireless Scroll down to either the Security Options 2 4GHz section shown in the following figure or the Security Options 5GHz section and select the WEP radio button SD D vSettings Connect to Existing Network Reet seein o Wireless Region IP Address Ethernet ports to WiFi use the following band 2 4GHz O GHz gt USB Storage My EX6200 Wireless Network 2 4GHz gt Maintenance Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT gt Advanced Channel Wireless mode Up to 54Mbps Security Options 2 4GHz ONone wep O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES O WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Encryption WEP Encryption Strength 64bit x Security E
27. chk extension AN CAUTION After you click the Upload button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 9 Click the Upload button The firmware update starts and the extender restarts The firmware update process takes a couple of minutes View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender The Status screen displays when you log in to the extender after initial setup The Status screen shows the current settings for the extender and provides access to the traffic statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port gt To view the status of the extender to view the traffic statistics and to change the poll interval 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Maintain and Monitor the Extender 81 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Status Add WPS Client Hardware Version Ex6200 pSetings Firmware Version V1 0 0 35_1 1 40_wl_dbg gt USB Storage GUI Language Version V1 0 0 34_2 1 30 1 vMaimenance Connection Status to Existing Network 2 4GHz
28. connect the extender to an existing WiFi network After you have used Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network name SSID in the 2 4 GHz band to the name of the existing WiFi network and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name for example e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extended 2 4 GHz network name MyNetworkName_2GEXT e New extended 5 GHz network name MyNetworkName_5GEXT Note After you have set up the extender you can also connect Ethernet enabled devices such as gaming consoles and printers to the Ethernet LAN ports of the extender For more information see Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices on page 73 gt To access the extender from a computer over Ethernet and use Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note In a later step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Device to Extender LED and the two Link Rate LEDs light amber during the startup process After about one minute these LEDs turn off 4 Make sure that your computer is not connected to a WiFi network or Ethernet network If the computer is already conne
29. e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button Smart Setup displays the network names and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Extender to Router Device to Extender Name 2 4G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Apply Settings Name 5G SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Muse the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Use the default extension names or in the Name 2 4GHz SSID field and if you have set up a 5 GHz network in the Name 5GHz SSID field enter new network names for your extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 71 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extender networks as you use for your existing networks clear the check box before you click the Continue button You then can configur
30. entered a new network name in Step 9 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 72 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 12 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Smart Setup describes the color of the Link Rate LED on the front of the extender Because you placed the extender close the WiFi router the Link Rate LED is green Extender to Router The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed Device to Extender 13 Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays 14 To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK button A NETGEAR website displays You are now online Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices You can use the extender to connect as many as five Ethernet enabled devices such as smart TVs game consoles and Blu ray players to the WiFi network After you have set up the extender plug the Ethernet cable from a device that you want to connect directly into one of the extender s Gigabit
31. on the Wireless Settings screen Note If you clear a Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box and use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network the SSID and passphrase are automatically generated and other devices that are already connected to the extender s network might be disconnected You can view the SSID and passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49 NETGEAR recommends that you keep the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes selected 6 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Manage a WiFi Access List By default any WiFi device that is configured with the correct network name SSID can access the WiFi network of the extender For increased security you can restrict access to the WiFi network of the extender to allow only specific WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses Devices that are not on the access list cannot join the WiFi network of the extender Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 60 Each network device has a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi device If you do not have access to the label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC ad
32. printer manufacturers for example HP and Lexmark printers request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so gt To install the driver and cable the printer 1 On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer install the driver software for the USB printer If you do not have the printer driver contact the printer manufacturer 2 Use a USB printer cable to connect the USB printer to the extender USB port Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility The utility works on Windows and Mac computers gt To download the utility 1 Visit www netgear com readyshare NETGEAR ReadySHARE Easy Access and Sharing Ready SHARE USB Storag Easy shared access from any computer Wirelessly print from your home in your home network to an extemal USB network to a connected USB hard drive connected to your router printer Easy to Set up instructions y Easy to Set up Instructions PC Utility 2 Inthe ReadySHARE Printer pane click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to download the file Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer on which you want to share the USB printer After you install it the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 108 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender gt To install the uti
33. prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select extender Maintenance gt Backup Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings gt Settings gt USB Storage Restore Saved Setting from a File Maintenance Browse Attached Devices Backup Settings Revert to Factory Default Settings Set Password m ee Firmware Update gt Advanced 5 Click the Backup button Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_Ex6200 cfg 6 If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file gt To restore the extender configuration settings 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Maintain and Monitor the Extender 77 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select extender Maintenance g
34. settings see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49 gt To connect the extender to a hidden WiFi network without using Smart Setup 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Settings gt Connect to Existing Network The extender scans for existing WiFi networks and displays the networks in the 2 4 GHz band Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This takes approximately 1 minute v Settings Connect to Existing Network Wireless IP Address gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Advanced Select the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only click the Skip button Add WPS Client ySettings ee eee Channel Signal ee Connect to Existing Network O SimplePresenceNetwork 6 50 WPANVPA2 PSK Wireless i Manually input my wireless SSID IP Address gt USB Storage gt Maintenance gt Advanced Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 43 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5 Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and click the Continue button The screen adjusts P smartset
35. the channel only if you have enabled FastLane Technology For more information see Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology on page 67 Note In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this happens experiment with different channels to see which is the best Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 52 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setting Description Wireless mode From the Wireless mode menu select one of the following modes Up to 54 Mbps Legacy mode This mode allows 802 11ac 802 11an and 802 11a devices to join the network but limits 802 11ac and 802 11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps If your network security is WEP you must use the Up to 54 Mbps mode e Up to 174 Mbps Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring wireless networks This mode allows 802 11ac 802 11an and 802 11a devices to join the network limits 802 11ac to function at up to 174 Mbps and limits 802 11an devices to function at up to 150 Mbps e Up to 400 Mbps Performance mode for networks with many 802 11n devices This mode has a bandwidth of 40 MHz allows 802 11ac 802 11an and 802 11a devices to join the network limits 802 11ac to function at up to 400 Mbps and allows 802 11an devices to function at up to 300 Mbps e Up to 867 Mbps Performance mode for networks with many
36. ups Setting 7 Change the network folder as described in the following table Description USB Device From the USB Device menu select the USB drive Note If you connect a USB hub to the USB port of the extender the USB Device menu can show more than one USB device File System Folder Share Name The file system that the extender has detected You cannot change this information Select a folder 1 Click the Browse button 2 Navigate to the folder that you want to select 3 Click the OK button The folder displays in the Folder field Type the name of the share Read Access Write Access Select one of the following read access settings All no password To read files from the USB device you do not need to enter a password This is the default setting e admin To read files from the USB device you must enter the password that you use to log in to the extender Select one of the following write access settings e All no password To write files to the USB device you do not need to enter a password This is the default setting e admin To write files to the USB device you must enter the password that you use to log in to the extender Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 99 8 Click the Apply button AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Your changes are saved Approve USB Devices For more security you can set up the extender to share only USB devices t
37. you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk list go to Finder and click that USB partition Then it displays in the Time Machine list 13 When prompted to enter your name and password select the Guest radio button 14 Click the Connect button When the setup is complete the Mac automatically schedules a full backup You can back up immediately if you want Control Access to the USB Drive You can specify the device name workgroups and network folders for your USB device From your own network you can access the USB drive over HTTP and if you enable it over FTP You cannot access the USB drive over HTTP or FTP from outside your network gt To specify the USB access 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 92 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings gt Settings VUSB Storage Basic Settings Advanced Settings Media Server gt Maintenance gt Advanced Network Device Name readyshare Workgroup Workgroup enable Access method tink Port eens mo T Availabl
38. 0 78 Use the Restore Factory Settings Button 0c eee 79 Erase the Extender Configuration Settings cece eee eee 79 Update the FirnMWane ccc scsoasccccieccansnaceaeaaseaewe eeasaaaeacae ie 80 View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender 00 81 View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices 0 00 ee eee 85 Chapter 5 Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender USB Drive Requirements s2ccccccccsevononwtancs seueviene poeeuauasonass 88 Access a USB Drive on the Network 0 e eee eens 88 Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault 89 Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine 0 00ee eee eee 90 Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac acadsascgartinkeutenseeeeaes daca 90 Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data 2 cece eens 91 Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive 91 Control Access to the USB Drive 0 eee eens 92 Use FTP Within the Network 0 eee eects 94 View Network Folders ona USB Drive 0 eee eee eee eee ees 95 Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive 0 eee 96 Change a Network Folder ona USB Drive 0 0 e cece eee 98 Approve USB DEVICES ossessi esanen de taand A E ad mare ia 100 Safely Remove a USBIDIIVG x scci os osduouconodoaveuadouedieunetasawds 101 Chapter 6 Use the Extender as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Med
39. 0 35_1 1 40_wi_dbg V1 0 0 34_21 301 SirplePresenceNetwork 144 Mbps 54dam eel Connected SimplePresenceNetwork 270 Mbps 75 dBm Connected 04 04 15 0D 6D 54 192 168 100 183 On 255 255 255 0 192 168 100 1 192 168 100 1 SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT North America Auto 6 Up to 300Mbps On On Configured SimplePresenceNetw_SGEXT North America 149 P 153 157 161 Up to 867 Mbps On On Configured P Snow stair Heip Center am Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Onine Support Extender FAQ GNU GPL SEARCH HELP c Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 37 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change the Password The user name to access the extender is admin and its default password is password NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password gt To change the password for the extender 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password and want to change it again type your personalized password 4 Select Maintenance gt Set Password Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage Old Password Maintenance Set Password Repeat New Password Status O Enable Pas
40. 2 168 100 To change the name type a name in the Device Name field By default the device name is EX6200 Select the Use Static IP Address radio button Specify the static IP address settings IP Address The static IP address to be assigned to the extender e IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the IP address e Gateway IP Address The IP address for the gateway for your WiFi network e Primary DNS The primary domain name server DNS for your WiFi network Click the Apply button Your settings are saved and you are disconnected from the extender To continue to configure the extender reconnect to the extender using the new IP address Manage Advanced WiFi and WPS Settings The extender is already configured with the optimum settings Do not change the advanced settings unless directed by NETGEAR support Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly gt To view or change the advanced WiFi and WPS settings 1 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 58 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Se
41. 8 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button 13 Wait about two minutes while the extender connects to the hidden WiFi network or networks Please use your wireless profile manager software Windows NETGEAR Adapter Wizard etc re connect to the Extender network using the information displayed below vy Settings 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network Connect to Existing Network Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Wireless Security WPAWPA2 PSK Security WPAWPA2 PSK E Address Password network key 5305305306 Password network key 5305305306 gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Choose a wireless network Advanced ick on hem n the bet bolow to connect to a wireless natwark in range or to got more thonen NETGEAR EXT a M4 he Unsecured ples network wll I have connected to the Extender network Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 45 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 14 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 117 15 Click the have connected to the Extender network b
42. 802 11ac devices This mode has a bandwidth of 80 MHz allows 802 11ac 802 11an and 802 11a devices to join the network allows 802 11ac devices to function at up to 867 Mbps and allows 802 11an devices to function at up to 300 Mbps This mode is the default mode in the 5 GHz band Note You can change the wireless mode in the 5 GHz band only if the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 2 4 GHz band If the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band the extender adapts the wireless mode that the WiFi router functions in and the Wireless mode menu is disabled Note WPA PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed WPA PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps Security Options 5GHz Select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender s 5 GHz WiFi network None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the network WEP WEP is an older standard and is less secure than WPA or WPA2 WEP limits the wireless mode to Up to 54 Mbps WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption and enter a key To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the key For more information see Configure WEP on page 55 WPA PSK TKIP WPA is more secure than WEP Enter a passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 WPA2
43. Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network The easiest way to connect the extender to a WiFi network is by using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For this method to be successful your WiFi router must support WPS If your WiFi router does not support WPS see one of the following sections e Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup on page 19 e Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup on page 27 WPS lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password The WPS button is a physical button on the rear panel of the extender Your WiFi router might have a physical WPS button a software WPS button or both WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security follow the instructions in Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup on page 19 gt To connect the extender with WPS to a WiFi router and find the best location for the extender 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note In a later step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Device to Extender LED and the two Link Rate LEDs light amber during the startup process After about one minute these LEDs turn off You are now ready to connect the extender to your WiFi router 4 Press the WPS button on the rear panel of t
44. Ds and Front Panel USB Port Rear Panel Ports Buttons Antennas and Connector Attach the Stand Attach the Rubber Feet Retrieve and Display the Product Label When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Support for the 801 11ac Networking Standard Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at support netgear com Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware or you can check for and download new firmware manually If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide you might need to update your firmware Note In this manual the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your box contains the following items e AC1200 WiFi Range Extender e Power adapter e Snap on stand e Four rubber feet e Installation guide e Do More booklet Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance The following figure shows the extender in upright position with the stand attached For information about attaching the stand see Attach the Stand on page 10 NETGEAR 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED LAN L
45. EDs 1 through 5 USB LED USB 3 0 port on the front panel Figure 1 Top panel LEDs and front panel USB port The following table describes the LEDs Overview 7 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1 Front panel LEDs LED Description Green The 2 4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum Note If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender the LED blinks green for two minutes Amber The 2 4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is good 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED Note This LED also lights amber during the startup process of the extender After about one minute the LED lights green or turns off depending on the WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi network Red The 2 4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is poor Off The extender and the WiFi router do not have a 2 4 GHz WiFi connection Green The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum Note If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender the LED blinks green for two minutes Amber The 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is good 5 GHz Link Rate LED Note This LED also lights amber during the startup process of the extender After about one minute the LED lights green or turns off depending on the WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi network
46. Ethernet LAN ports By default the Gigabit Ethernet ports connect to the 2 4 GHz WiFi band For information about how to change the connection to the 5 GHz WiFi band see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 73 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports Figure 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports on the rear panel Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 74 Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Recover the admin Password e Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration e Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings e Update the Firmware e View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender e View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices 75 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Recover the admin Password If you have changed the password to access the extender and have set up password recovery you Can recover your password if you have lost it For information about setting up password recovery see Set Up Password Recovery on page 38 If you did not set up password recovery and have lost your password you must reset the extender to factory default settings see Use the Restore Factory Settings Button on page 79 gt To recover your password to access the extender 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 In the address fiel
47. Existing Wireless Settings SGHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List instead 5 Click the Setup Access List button Smart Setup Settings gt USB Storage C Turn Access Control On gt Maintenance PT eviceName MAC Address v Advanced oO IPphone a2 33 ba 72 24 ac cs ED ED Wireless Settings Operating Mode USB Settings 6 Select the radio button to the left of the device that you want to remove 7 Click the Delete button The device is removed from the Wireless Card Access List Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 66 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology The normal operating mode of the extender also referred to as nternet Surfing mode is to allow devices on both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to connect at the same time This mode extends both WiFi bands at the same time but reduces the WiFi performance FastLane Technology offers maximum WiFi performance It provides high speed WiFi with a dedicated band connecting the extender and the WiFi device and a second band connecting the extender and the WiFi router FastLane Technology is ideal for HD gaming and HD video streaming Note If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2 4 GHz band or all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band do not enable FastLane Technology When you enable FastLane Technology you have two options e Use the 2 4 GHz band to connect
48. Hz band and for the WLAN2 port in the 5 GHz band Field Description Status The link status and speed of the port RxPkts The number of packets received on the port since the extender was restarted Collisions The number of collisions on the port since the extender was restarted Rx B s The packet reception rate in bytes per second on the port Up Time The time elapsed since the connection was initiated 6 To change the poll interval a Click the Stop button b In the Poll Interval field enter a new value in seconds c Click the Set Interval button View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the extender is connected and the extender network If you do not recognize a WiFi device it might be an intruder gt To display the wired and WiFi devices 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Maintain and Monitor the Extender 85 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Maintenance gt Attached Devices Add WPS Client Refresh gt Settings gt USB Storage Wired Devices IPAddress DeviceName MAC Address Vir
49. NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Model EX6200 User Manual NETGEAR N March 2014 202 11298 02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Unpack Your Extender 06c5 o dca pi0d0d ccatacadahdessdadingsbadotedwdedes 7 Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port 0 cece seen eee eee 7 Rear Panel Ports Buttons Antenna
50. The extender provides the best performance The extender provides a workable performance The Link Rate LED is red The Link Rate LED is off The extender provides a poor performance The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green or at least amber Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 12 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Get Started 34 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings This chapter covers the following topics Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup e Change the Password e Set Up Password Recovery e Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup e Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network e Use WPS to Add a Compu
51. a USB Hard Drive You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive that is connected to the extender s USB port To back up your Mac onto a USB hard drive 1 2 Prepare your USB drive with a compatible format and partitions see Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 90 If you plan to back up a large amount of data see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page 91 Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the extender Note If your USB drive has a power supply you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the extender When you connect the USB drive to the extender USB port it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing By default the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network LAN On your Mac computer select Go gt Connect to Server In the Server Address field type smb readyshare as the server address Click the Connect button Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 91 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 7 When prompted to enter your name and password select the Guest radio button 8 Click the Connect button A list of connected devices displays This list includes the name admin if you log in as admin 9 From the Apple menu select System Preferences 10 Open Time Machine 11 Click the Select Disk button and select your USB drive from the list 12 Click the Use for Backup button Note If
52. a WiFi router or a WiFi access point and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router The extender has two main jobs e The extender connects to a WiFi network that is up and running When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network it functions as a network client similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network e The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices The extender has its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join In its role as an access point the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place 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 Figure 7 Range extender in a home Overview 13 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Support for the 801 11ac Networking Standard The extender supports the 802 11ac networking standard This new standard offers better speed improved reliability and more range than older WiFi networking standards The extender is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards However to get the benefits of 802 11ac your WiFi router must support the 802 11ac WiFi networking standard To learn more about the 802 11ac WiFi networking standard visit http www netgear com landing
53. age the Extender Network and Security Settings 62 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The WiFi device is added to the Wireless Card Access List D gt Settings gt USB Storage C turn Access Control On gt Maintenance MAC Address w Advanced ol Poe a2 33 ba 72 24 3 X Delete Wireless Settings E Ta EZ Operating Mode USB Settings 9 To add more WiFi devices repeat Step 6 through Step 8 10 Select the Turn Access Control On check box CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list add your WiFi device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button 11 Click the Apply button Now only WiFi devices that are in the Wireless Card Access List can access the WiFi network of the extender Disable the Access List If you decide that you no longer need an access list on the extender you can disable the access list gt To disable the access list 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 63 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Add WPS Client gt Setti
54. ct the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup If you want to change the extender connection to another WiFi network you can do so without using NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Note You cannot use the following procedure to change the network names or security options for your extender WiFi networks For information about how to change these settings see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49 gt To change the extender connection to another WiFi network without using Smart Setup 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 39 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Settings gt Connect to Existing Network The extender scans for existing WiFi networks and displays the networks in the 2 4 GHz band Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This takes approximately 1 minute vy Settings Connect to Existing Network Wireless IP Address gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Advanced Select the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend CID Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only click t
55. cted to a WiFi network or Ethernet network you might not be able to connect to the extender 5 Connect your computer to the extender with an Ethernet cable Get Started 27 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You can use any of the five Ethernet LAN ports of the extender A CAUTION Do not use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a WiFi router If you do so the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a WiFi connection to a WiFi router If you have trouble connecting try the following e Wait a couple of minutes 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 e Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the extender and the computer and that the extender Device to Extender Connection LED lights If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable and relaunch your Internet browser Open a web browser window from the same computer The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen Note If you are not automatically directed to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen go to www mywifiext net and enter admin for the user name and password for the password Get Started 28 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Smart setup
56. ction at up to 54 Mbps If your network security is WEP you must use the Up to 54 Mbps mode e Up to 145 Mbps Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring wireless networks This mode allows 802 11n 802 119 and 802 11b devices to join the network but limits 802 11n devices to function at up to 145 Mbps This mode is the default mode in the 2 4 GHz band e Up to 300 Mbps Performance mode This mode allows 802 11n 802 119 and 802 11b devices to join the network and allows 802 11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps Note You can change the wireless mode in the 2 4 GHz band only if the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band If the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 2 4 GHz band the extender adapts the wireless mode that the WiFi router functions in and the Wireless mode menu is disabled Note WPA PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed WPA PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 51 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender setting Desorption S Security Options 2 4GHz Select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender s 2 4 GHz WiFi network e None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the network e WEP WEP is an older standard and is less secure than WPA or WPA2 WEP limits the wireless mod
57. d of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Click the Cancel button If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to enter the serial number of the extender The serial number is on the product label 4 Enter the serial number of the extender 5 Click the Continue button A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions 6 Enter the saved answers to your security questions 7 Click the Continue button A screen displays confirming a successful recovery of your password 8 Click the Login again button A login screen displays 9 With your recovered password log in to the extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings After you have backed up the settings if you have changed the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings you can restore the extender configuration to the backed up settings Maintain and Monitor the Extender 76 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender gt To back up the extender configuration settings 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are
58. dresses on the Network AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Devices screen see View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices on page 85 A CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list add your WiFi device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To avoid this situation use a computer with a wired connection to access the extender Set Up and Enable the Access List Before you can enable the access list you must add the MAC addresses of the WiFi devices that you want to grant access to the WiFi network of the extender gt To set up and enable the access list f 2 3 4 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage gt Maintenance wAdvanced Operating Mode USB Settings Advanced Wireless Settings E Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Access Point 6GHz2 Enable SSID Broadcast 5GHz WPS Settings Extender s PIN 37796587 E Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3
59. drive that you want to approve Note If you connect a USB hub to the USB port of the extender the Available USB Devices table can show more than one USB device Click the Add button Select the Allow only approved devices check box Click the Apply button The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table Your change takes effect To approve another USB device a Select USB Storage gt Basic Settings b Click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device c Connect the other USB device d Click the Refresh button e Repeat Step 4 through Step 9 Safely Remove a USB Drive Before you physically disconnect a USB drive from the extender USB port log in to the extender and take the drive offline gt To remove a USB disk drive safely 1 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select USB Storage gt Basic Settings Click the Safely Remove USB Device button The drive goes offline Physically disconnect the USB drive Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 101 Use the Extender as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sectio
60. e e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extended 2 4 GHz network name MyNetworkName_2GEXT e New extended 5 GHz network name MyNetworkKName_5GEXT Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Get Started 18 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup If your WiFi router does not support WPS access the extender over WiFi and use the browser based NETGEAR genie Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network The extender has a default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network name SSID in the 2 4 GHz band so you can access it over WiFi After you have used Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the existing WiFi network and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name for example e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extended 2 4 GHz network name MyNetworkName_2GEXT e New extended 5 GHz network name MyNetworkName_5GEXT gt To access the extender over WiFi and use Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note I
61. e to Up to 54 Mbps WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption and enter a key To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the key For more information see Configure WEP on page 55 WPA PSK TKIP WPA is more secure than WEP Enter a passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 is even more secure than WEP but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES When your network includes WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES security Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 54 My EX6200 wireless network 5GHz Name SSID In the Name SSID field type a new name or use the name that the extender assigns by default e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extended 5 GHz network name MyNetworkName_5GEXT If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood changing the SSID makes it easier to identify the extenders Channel From the Channel menu select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel Note You can change
62. e Network Folders Total Space All All ENADE D Sree SEN CS Eos eos Safely Remove USB Device 5 Specify access to the USB storage device as described in the following table Setting Description Network Device Name Workgroup Access Method Link and Port The name that is used to access the USB device The default name is readyshare The workgroup name if you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS such as Microsoft Windows Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want to allow e Network Neighborhood MacShare This access method is enabled by default e HTTP This access method is enabled by default over port 80 The link to access the USB device over HTTP on your network but not from outside your network is http lt IP address gt readyshare in which lt IP address gt is the IP address that has been assigned to the extender You can type this link in the address bar of a browser window e FTP This access method is disabled by default If you enable this access method the port for FTP communication is number 21 The link to access the USB device over FTP on your network but not from outside your network is ftp lt IP address gt readyshare in which lt IP address gt is the IP address that has been assigned to the extender You can type this link in the address bar of a browser screen 6 If you chan
63. e the security settings for the extender networks However you can also change the security settings later The extender applies the settings Extender to Router Applying your settings This may take up to a minut Device to Extender 10 Wait a couple of minutes while the extender creates the WiFi networks When the extender is ready Smart Setup summarizes the extender networks Extender to Router Follow the instruct below ecty j the tended netv Device to Extender 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network Seca Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Apply Settings Security WPAWPA2 PSK Security WPAWWPA2 PSK Password network key 5305305306 Password network key 5305305306 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TY etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Show image here Network Tasks Choose a wireless network QD arire eenst Gch an bem n he bst bolow ta connect to a wireless netwerk in range or to got moro formation Stew a wreless retvenh gy GEAR xr a Fer a homa ce smal cife T Unsecured wireless retort wall Cl once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button Continue 11 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network Note Unless you
64. ear panel or the Erase function For more information see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 78 The following table shows the factory default settings Table 2 Factory default settings Factory Settings Smart Setup Enabled WiFi WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto Country region Varies by region Operating mode 802 11ac 802 11n 802 119 802 11b Data rate in the 2 4 GHz band Up to 150 Mbps Data rate in the 5 GHz band Up to 867 Mbps DHCP Client enabled 1 Maximum WiFi signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput can vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 120 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications Table 3 Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay NAT standards compatibility many to one VPN pass through IPSec PPTP Power adapter North America input 120V 60 Hz All regions output 12 VDC 2 5A 30W maximum Physical specifications Dimensions 8 5 by 5 75 by 1 3 in
65. eck box before you click the Continue button You then can configure the security settings for the extender networks However you can also change the security settings later The extender applies the settings NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Device to Extender Apply Settings 12 Wait a couple of minutes while the extender creates the WiFi networks Get Started 23 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When the extender is ready Smart Setup summarizes the extender networks NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Follow the instructions below nnect y jevice the extended network Device to Extender 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_SGEXT Reply Settings i i oreas Securty WPAPAD PEK Password network key 5305305306 Password network key 5305305306 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TY etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Show image here Choose a wireless network ick on teen in the lat below ba connect to a yorelnes netwerk range or to get moro efermanen y NETGEAR ext a Unsecured nreless reoncri will Once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button Continue 13 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or
66. er network button The WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation If you want to use WPA2 security make sure that all devices in your WiFi network support WPA2 security If you are not sure use WPA WPA2 security Note WPA PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed WPA PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 PSK security which supports the maximum speed that your devices are capable of The process to configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 security is the same for the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands gt To configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 in the extender 1 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 54 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Settings gt Wireless Add WPS Client vSettings Connect to Existing Network Region Selection Region aan IP Address Ethernet ports to WiFi use the following band
67. for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 64 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings gt Settings gt USB Storage Advanced Wireless Settings gt Maintenance M Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz E Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz vAdvanced E Enable Wireless Access Point GHz E Enable SSID Broadcast 5GH2 Wireless Settings Operating Mode WPS Settings USB Settings Extender s PIN 37796587 E Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly E Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n E Keep Existing Wireless Settings GHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List 5 Click the Setup Access List button Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage C turn Access Control On gt Maintenance Po eviceName MAC Address v Advanced oO IPphone a2 33 ba 72 24 ac Wireless Settings Operating Mode USB Settings Select the radio button to the left of the device that you want to change 7 Click the Edit button Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage Device Name gt Maintenance MAC Address a2 33 tha 72 24 ac vAdvanced Wireless Settings Operating Mode USB Settings
68. ged the settings click the Apply button Your changes are saved Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 93 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use FTP Within the Network File Transfer Protocol FTP lets you send and receive large files faster By default FTP is disabled on the extender gt To set up FTP access 1 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings EE D gt Settings USB Storage Network Device Name readyshare Basic Settings a a Media Server ee Network Neighborhood MacShare weadyshare a Sienn e ee fnamn gt Advanced of FP nfomoessooisashaes Available Network Folders All All laa sia ta xnet Select the FTP check box By default the FTP check box is cleared Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 94 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender View Network Folders on a USB Drive You can view the network folders on the USB storage device If you have not yet used the extender to create any network folders only the default network folder is displayed gt To view ne
69. hat you approve gt To approve USB devices 1 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Advanced gt USB Settings Add WPS Client gt Settings USB Storage gt Maintenance vAdvanced Wireless Settings Operating Mode Enable any USB Device connected to the USB port Yes No Approved Devices By default the Yes radio button is selected This setting lets you connect and access all your USB drives 5 Click the Approved Devices button gt Settings gt USB Storage gt Maintenance vAdvanced Wireless Settings Operating Mode C Allow only approved devices Approved USB Devices P ___Vomeome bevconamme tawny STORE NGO Verbatim STORE N GO 3 7GB Available USB Devices Volume Name Device Name Capacity Seagate Backup Plus Drive Seagate Backup BK 931 5GB Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 100 10 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The approved and available USB devices display The previous figure shows one approved device and one available device that is not yet approved In the Available USB Devices table select the
70. he Skip button Settings SSID Channel Signal Securi Connect to Existing Network O SimplePresenceNetwork 6 50 WPAANPA2 PSK Wireless O Manually input my wireless SSID IP Address gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Advanced If your WiFi network is functioning but not on the list your WiFi network might be hidden or the connection between the WiFi router and the extender might be poor For more information see the following sections e Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network on page 43 e Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 5 Select the radio button for the 2 4 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender and click the Continue button Enter the security password for your selected WiFi network v Settings Your existing network in 2 4GHz Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Connect to Existing Network Security WPA2 PSK Wireless Password network key IP Address ee eae continuen gt Maintenance gt Advanced Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 40 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 6 Enter the security settings for the existing 2 4 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From
71. he extender Both Link Rate LEDs all ull and the Device to Extender LED blink green for two minutes 5 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your WiFi router After a few seconds the extender connects to your existing WiFi network Because you placed the extender close to the WiFi router the 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED on the extender lights green indicating a good connection between the WiFi router and the extender If the 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light green try Step 4 and Step 5 again If it still does not light green see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup 6 If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band not all routers do and you want to extend that band repeat Step 4 and Step 5 and check that the 5 GHz Link Rate LED lights green to confirm the connection 7 Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network Get Started 17 8 10 11 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connectio
72. he extender is on in the 2 4 GHz band Broadcast Name Shows whether broadcasting of the network name SSID of the extender is on in the 2 4 GHz band Wi Fi Protected Setup Shows whether Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is configured for the 2 4 GHz band Extender Wireless Settings 5GHz Name SSID The name SSID of the WiFi network of the extender in the 5 GHz band Region The location in which the extender is operating in the 5 GHz band Channel The active channel of the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band Wireless mode The wireless mode in the 5 GHz band Up to 54 Mbps Up to 173 Mbps Up to 400 Mbps or Up to 867 Mbps Wireless AP Shows whether the WiFi access point of the extender is on in the 5 GHz band Broadcast Name Shows whether broadcasting of the network name SSID of the extender is on in the 5 GHz band Wi Fi Protected Setup Shows whether Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is configured for the 5 GHz band Click the Show Statistics button Show Statistics System Up Time 05 34 05 Port Status Collisions E _ TPs xB Time LANT LAN2 LANS 141083 08 01 145M 141083 126812 64726 81049 00 18 01 SGWLAN2 173M 28245 00 18 01 Up Time r 2 Poll interval 5 5 86400 Seconds Maintain and Monitor the Extender 84 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the traffic statistics fields that display for each of the five LAN ports for the WLAN1 port in the 2 4 G
73. hrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button If Smart Setup detects any networks in the 5 GHz band it displays them Select the 5GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router yee Your extender supports dual band WiFi If your router does not support 5GHz band click the Skip button Device to Extender Apply Settings SSID Channel gnal Security O My router does not support SGHz band oO Set it up later SimplePresenceNetwork 149 21 WPAWPA2 PSK Manually input my wireless SSID 7 Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 70 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note If your router does not support the 5 GHz band not all routers do or you want to set up the 5 GHz extender network later click the Skip button and go to Step 9 on page 71 Extender to Router Enter the Device to Extender Your existing network in 5GHz Apply Settings Name 881D Security WPA2 PSK AES Password network key Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network
74. ia Server Settings 0 0 cece eee eee 103 Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo 0 e cece 104 Chapter 7 Share a USB Printer Through the Extender Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer eee eee 108 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 0008 108 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 00 00 108 Wsethe Shared Pinter cs sisautadadsaadacSdeudethsaeheteaaasae ace ands 110 View or Change the Status of a Printer 0 00 cece eee eee ee 111 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 112 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 05 113 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Chapter 8 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAOSi E AA TAAN ENEE see EEEE A e865 EE E T 115 You Cannot Connect to the Extender 0 cece eee eee 116 You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 117 Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router 118 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings sc 226 ccadecssaalesioueaiuvuudeepessaneacd saad 120 Technical and Environmental Specifications 000e cece eee ee 121 Overview This user manual is for the NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender model EX6200 which is referred to as the extender This chapter covers the following topics Unpack Your Extender Top Panel LE
75. ily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router s WiFi settings by using the router s PIN through WPS Prevent PIN By default automatic disabling of the PIN is turned on and the PIN is disabled compromise after three failed PIN connections In this situation the WPS LED blinks slowly When you restart the extender the PIN is reenabled To turn off automatic disabling of the PIN clear the check box below the Enable Device s PIN check box You can change this setting only when the PIN is enabled To change the number of times that a PIN connection is allowed to fail enter a number in the field You can change this number only when the PIN is enabled Keep Existing Wireless By default the settings on the Wireless Settings screen remain the same when Settings 2 4GHz b g n you use WPS to establish a WiFi connection in the 2 4 GHz band Clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n check box only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the SSID and passphrase for access in the 2 4 GHz band on the Wireless Settings screen Keep Existing Wireless By default the settings on the Wireless Settings screen remain the same when Settings 5GHz a n ac you use WPS to establish a WiFi connection in the 5 GHz band Clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings 5GHz a n ac check box only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the SSID and passphrase for access in the 5 GHz band
76. in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join the hidden WiFi network of the extender must know its network name Enable Wireless By default the extender functions as a WiFi access point in the 5 GHz band Clear Access Point 5GHz the Enable Wireless Access Point 5GHz check box only if you want to prevent WiFi devices from connecting to the extender in the 5 GHz band LAN devices can still connect to the extender over an Ethernet cable Enable SSID By default the extender broadcasts its WiFi network name SSID for the 5 GHz Broadcast 5GHz band Clear the Enable SSID Broadcast 5GHz check box only to hide the network name of the extender in the 5 GHz band In such a situation the network name of the extender does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join the hidden WiFi network of the extender must know its network name WPS Seitings Extender s PIN This is a fixed field that shows the extender s PIN Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 59 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender setting peseription __ S Enable Device s PIN By default the Enable Device s PIN check box is selected and the extender s PIN is enabled For enhanced security you can disable the extender s PIN by clearing the Enable Device s PIN check box However when you disable the extender s PIN WPS is not disabled because you can still use the physical WPS button Note The PIN function might temporar
77. ings for the extender The firmware version displays below the language menu For more information about the Status screen see View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender on page 81 For information about upgrading firmware see Update the Firmware on page 80 To change your language select a language from the menu in the top right of the screen By default the language selection is Auto which means that the extender uses the language that it detects from the browser that you use Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 36 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Smart Setup Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Advanced Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network 2 4GHz Name SSID Link Rate Signal Strength Connection Status Connection Status to Existing Network 5GHz Name SSID Link Rate Signal Strength Connection Status Extender IP Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Client IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Setting 2 4GHz Name SSID Region Channel Wireless mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup Extender Wireless Setting 5GHz Name SSID Region Channel Wireless mode Witeless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup Firmware Version 1 0 0 35_1 1 40_wl_dbg Ex6200 V1 0
78. is searching for existing WiFi networks Device to Extender Apply Settings This may take up to a minute Smart Setup searches for existing WiFi networks automatically and displays the networks in the 2 4 GHz band NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select 2 4GHz W etwork you would like to extend Extenderto Router Select the 2 4GH iFi network y uN uld like t n a Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only click the Skip button Device to Extender ETD EZI Continue SSID Channel Signal Security Apply Settings SimplePresenceNetwork 6 47 WPANWPA2 PSK oO Manually input my wireless SSID 8 Select a 2 4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Enter the security password for your selected WiFi network Device to Extender Your existing network in 2 4GHz Apply Settings Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Security VVPA2 PSK AES Password network key Get Started 29 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 9 Enter the security settings for the existing 2 4 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu se
79. lect the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button If Smart Setup detects any networks in the 5 GHz band it displays them NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender elect the SGHz WiFi network you would like to exten Extender to Router Hz WiFin ili Your extender supports dual band WiFi If your router does not support 5GHz band click the Skip button Device to Extender Apply Settings SSID Channel gnal Secur My router does not support 5GHz band Set it up later O O SimplePresenceNetwork 149 21 WPAWPA2 PSK oO Manually input my wireless SSID 10 Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Note If your router does not support the 5 GHz band not all routers do or you want to set up the 5 GHz extender network later click the Skip button and go to Sfep 12 on page 32 Get Started 30 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Enter the security password for you Device to Extender Your existing network in 5GHz Apply Settings Name SSID Security WPA2 PSK AES Password network key 11 Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options
80. lity on a computer 1 Double click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded The InstallShield wizard displays Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NETGEAR USB Control Center The InstallShield R Wizard will install NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties 2 Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to select a language 3 Select a language from the list and click the OK button Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 109 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The NETGEAR USB Control Center displays the main screen sty NETGEAR USB Control Center yx System Tools About Oevce St Note Some firewall software such as Comodo blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer If you do not see the USB printer displayed in the screen you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work Select the printer and click the Connect button The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer Now only your computer can use the printer Click the Disconnect button The status changes to Available Now all computers on the network can use the printer Note After you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons o
81. location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection 2 4 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green The extender provides the best performance The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a workable performance The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function 5 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green 5GHz and ty The extender provides the best performance The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red 5GHz 5GHz Ty and The extender provides a workable performance The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function FAQs and Troubleshooting 118 Factory Settings and Technical A Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 119 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the r
82. mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 77 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 14 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Get Started 24 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Smart Setup describes the color of the Link Rate LED on the front of the extender Because you placed the extender close the WiFi router the Link Rate LED is green NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed Device to Extender Apply Settings 15 Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays 16 To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK button 17 If you are prompted to enter a user name and password type admin for the user name and password for the password The NETGEAR registration screen displays You are now online 18 To register the extender enter your information in the field
83. mputers in your home Connect a USB hard disk drive HDD to the USB port on your extender for centralized continuous and automatic backup Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 89 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender gt To back up your Windows computer a 2 3 4 5 Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the extender Install the genie app on each Windows computer To download the genie app visit www netgear com genie Download ReadySHARE Vault from www netgear com readyshare and install it on each Windows computer Launch ReadySHARE Vault Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard drive that is connected to the extender s USB port You can access the connected USB hard drive from your Mac with a wired or WiFi connection to your extender Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine backup for the first time Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine The extender supports GUID or MBR partitions 7 8 9 To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions 1 2 Physically connect the USB hard drive to your Mac On your Mac go to Spotlight or the magnifying glass at the top right of the screen and search for Disk Utility To forma
84. n 2 4 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance The extender provides the best performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device j and to Extender LED are green 2 4GHz 4 The Link Rate LED is amber and the The extender provides a workable performance Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function 5 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device and The extender provides the best performance to Extender LED are green Bene The Link Rate LED is amber and the The extender provides a workable performance Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green or at least amber Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network By default the extender adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name for exampl
85. n a later step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Device to Extender LED and the two Link Rate LEDs light amber during the startup process After about one minute these LEDs turn off 4 Make sure that your computer or mobile device is not connected to an Ethernet network If the computer or mobile device is already connected to an Ethernet network you might not be able to connect to the extender 5 Open a WiFi network manager on your computer or mobile device to find and connect to the default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network of the extender Get Started 19 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You can use any WiFi network utility on a computer tablet or smartphone to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network of the extender The following figure shows an example of a WiFi network utility Currently connected to netgear com Internet access Free Public W InnovationSg Free Public WiFi Netgear zQlv EVA2000_WEP6S dlink After the connection with the computer or mobile device is established the Device to Extender LED ty lights solid green Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen Note If you are not automatically directed to
86. nce the utility automatically manages the printing queue and handling 6 To exit the utility select System gt Exit Use the Shared Printer After you have installed the ReadySHARE Printer utility by default when you log on to Windows the utility starts automatically and runs in the background gt To manually connect and print from the printer that is connected to the extender 1 On your computer click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon a The main screen displays Click the Connect button The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer Now only the computer you are using can use this printer Use the print feature in your application to print your document Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 110 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 To release the printer connection so that all computers on the network can use it click the Disconnect button gt To print and release the connection to the printer that is connected to the extender 1 To print your document from your computer use the print feature in your application The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the USB printer and prints the document If another computer is already connected to the printer your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed 2 If your document does not print use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the status View or Change the Status of a Printer The NETGEAR USB Cont
87. ncryption WEP Key mg Key 1 Key 2 O Key 3 O Key 4 O From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength setting e 64 bit Requires an encryption key of 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F or a string of five characters e 128 bit Requires an encryption key of 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F or a string of 13 characters Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1 Key2 Key3 or Key 4 radio button Only one key can be the active key Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 56 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8 Enter a key next to the selected radio button The size of the key depends on your selection from the Encryption Strength menu 64 bit or 128 bit The key values are not case sensitive 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 10 If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings Smart Setup can guide you through this process For more information see Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 69 Change the Extender IP Address and Device Name By default the extender receives its IP address automatically from the WiFi router to which it connects If the WiFi router does not have a DHCP server or its DHCP server is disabled you can assign a static IP address to the extender Before you assign a static IP address you must know the IP address range
88. nd the Device to Extender LED is green and u iy The extender provides the best performance The extender provides a workable performance The Link Rate LED is red The Link Rate LED is off The extender provides a poor performance The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green or at least amber Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 77 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2 4 GHz network name and __5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Get Started 26 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup If your WiFi router does not support WPS you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to one of the LAN ports of the extender Then use the browser based NETGEAR genie Smart Setup to
89. nder Write Access Folder Name The full path of the network folder Volume Name The volume name from the storage device Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 95 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Total Space The total space of the storage device Free Space The available space of the storage device Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device gt To add a network folder 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings USB Storage Network Device Name readyshare gt Settings Basic Settings Workgroup Workgroup iinet Ename AecessMethod im Pon Media Server ea a Network Neighborhood acShare veadyshare oO FTP gt Advanced fipi 192 168 100 183 shares 21 Available Network Folders oom Lasts vss CS cos Ecos Safely Remove USB Device Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 96 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the Create Network Folder button Create Network Folder USB Device U STORE NGO Share Name Read Access All
90. nder is disconnected from the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band a Connect button displays Click the Connect button connect the extender to the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band Note The extender can be simultaneously connected to a network in the 5 GHz band and to a network in the 2 4 GHz band If you have a dual band WiFi router the router can broadcast the same network name SSID simultaneously in both bands Extender IP Info MAC Address The physical address of the extender IP Address The IP address of the extender The default is 192 168 1 250 DHCP Client Shows whether the DHCP client of the extender is on IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask that is associated with the IP address of the extender The default is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address The IP address of the WiFi network gateway Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server DNS of the WiFi network Maintain and Monitor the Extender 83 5 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Field Description Extender Wireless Settings 2 4GHz Name SSID The name SSID of the WiFi network of the extender in the 2 4 GHz band Region The location in which the extender is operating in the 2 4 GHz band Channel The active channel of the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band Wireless mode The wireless mode in the 2 4 GHz band Up to 54 Mbps Up to 145 Mbps or Up to 300 Mbps Wireless AP Shows whether the WiFi access point of t
91. ngs USB Storage Advanced Wireless Settings E Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz aniline Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz E Enable Wireless Access Point GHz Wireless Settings MY Enable SSID Broadcast 5GHz Operating Mode WPS Settings Extender s PIN vAdvanced USB Settings 37796587 E Enable Device s PIN M To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly E Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep Existing Wireless Settings GHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List 5 Click the Setup Access List button Smart Setup Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage C Turn Access Control On gt Maintenance po eviceName MAC Address oO IPphone a2 33 ba 72 24 a vAdvanced cs ED ED Wireless Settings Operating Mode USB Settings 6 Clear the Turn Access Control On check box 7 Click the Apply button Now any WiFi device can access the WiFi network of the extender Change a Device on the Access List You can change the name or MAC address of a device on the access list gt To change a WiFi device on the access list 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin
92. no password Write Access All no password Close Window Note If the Create Network Folder screen does not display your web browser might be blocking pop ups If itis change the browser settings to allow pop ups 6 Specify the network folder as described in the following table Setting Description USB Device Folder From the USB Device menu select the USB drive Note If you connect a USB hub to the USB port of the extender the USB Device menu can show more than one USB device Select a folder 1 Click the Browse button 2 Navigate to the folder that you want to select 3 Click the OK button The folder displays in the Folder field Share Name Type the name of the share Read Access Write Access Select one of the following read access settings All no password To read files from the USB device you do not need to enter a password This is the default setting e admin To read files from the USB device you must enter the password that you use to log in to the extender Select one of the following write access settings All no password To write files to the USB device you do not need to enter a password This is the default setting e admin To write files to the USB device you must enter the password that you use to log in to the extender 7 Click the Apply button The folder is added on the USB device Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Ex
93. ns e Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings e Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo Note For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings see Chapter 5 Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 102 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server which lets you stream music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA UPnP AV compliant media players such as Xbox360 Playstation and NETGEAR media players gt To specify media server settings 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select USB Storage gt Media Server Add WPS Client gt Settings YUSB Storage M Enable Media Server E Enable Tivo support Basic Settings KEE Media Server Name ReadyDLNA EX6200 Advanced Settings Cea D Content Scan Automatic when new files added gt Maintenance gt Advanced 5 Specify the settings as described in the following table Setting Description Enable Media Server Select this check box to enable the extender to function as a media server By defaul
94. nutes the extender attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the extender s WiFi network gt Settings gt USB Storage The client s PIN is 1234 Please click the sofware button on the client to start the WPS process UU gt Maintenance Advanced Within four minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Maintenance gt Attached Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 48 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Manage the Extender WiFi Settings You can change the network name SSID for the extender s network and set up WiFi security If you did not change these settings already during initial setup the network name is NETGEAR_EXT and the network is open no WiFi security is set up Note Although the WiFi security of the extender s network can be different from the WiFi security of the network that the extender is connected to you typically would select the same type of WiFi security for both networks In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this happens experiment with different channels to see which is the best When you use more than one WiFi router or acce
95. on my WiFi router What should do when installing the extender Answer When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter is enabled the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router To get the translated MAC address a Disable the MAC filter on your router b Turn on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender c Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit FAQs and Troubleshooting 115 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender d Log in to the router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices or similar screen e Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02 0F B5 to your router s MAC filter table 7 Question My router security is WEP and entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender cannot access the extender anymore What can do Answer The extender cannot detect whether the WEP passphrase is correct If you entered the wrong passphrase your WiFi device cannot get the IP address from the extender You must reset the extender to the factory defaults to get the IP address back Question Is seamless roaming supported During
96. our computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 46 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Add WPS Client The screen displays a description of the WPS method 5 Click the Next button Add WPS Client Select a setup method gt Settings Push Button recommended gt USB Storage You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Push Button gt Maintenance gt Advanced K O PIN Number By default the Push Button recommended radio button is selected 6 Either click the 9 button onscreen or press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender Both Link Rate LEDs ull ull and the Device to Extender LED T blink green for two minutes ads For two minutes the extender attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the extender s WiFi network 7 Within two minutes go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the extender s WiFi network without entering a password 8 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Main
97. password type password for the password 4 Select Setting gt Wireless vy Settings Connect to Existing Network Region Selection lil IP Address Ethernet ports to WiFi use the following band 2 4GHz 5GHz gt USB Storage My EX6200 Wireless Network 2 4GHz gt Maintenance Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Advanced Channel Wireless mode Up to 300Mbps x Security Options 2 4GHz O none O WEP O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Password network key 5305305306 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits My EX6200 Wireless Network 5GHz Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Channel Wireless mode Up to 867 Mbps Security Options 5GHz O None O WEP O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Password network key 15305305306 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits 5 Change the WiFi settings as described in the following table Setting Description Region Selection From the Region menu select the region in which you operate the extender Note If you purchased the extender in the United States or Canada the selection from the Region menu is North America You cannot change this selection Ethernet ports to WiFi Specify if the Gigabit Ethernet ports on the rear panel of the extender connect to use the following band the 2 4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band
98. r Field Description Connection Status to Existing Network 2 4GHz Name SSID The name SSID of the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band to which the extender is connected Link Rate The combined transmission Tx and receive Rx link rate in Mbps of the current WiFi connection in the 2 4 GHz band Signal Strength The signal strength that the extender detects for the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band Shows whether the extender is connected to the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band If the extender is disconnected from the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band a Connect button displays Click the Connect button connect the extender to the WiFi network in the 2 4 GHz band Connection Status Note The extender can be connected simultaneously to a network in the 2 4 GHz band and to a network in the 5 GHz band If you have a dual band WiFi router the router can broadcast the same network name SSID simultaneously in both bands Connection Status to Existing Network 5GHz Name SSID The name SSID of the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band to which the extender is connected Link Rate The combined transmission Tx and receive Rx link rate in Mbps of the current WiFi connection in the 5 GHz band Signal Strength The signal strength that the extender detects for the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band Connection Status Shows whether the extender is connected to the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band If the exte
99. r 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select USB Storage gt Media Server Add WPS Client gt Settings YUSB Storage Enable Media Server El Enable Tivo support Basic Settings Advanced Settings CIEI D Content Scan Automatic when new files added Media Server Name ReadyDLNA Ex6200 gt Maintenance gt Advanced 5 If it is not yet selected select the Enable TiVo support check box 6 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Use the Extender as a Media Server 104 a a AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To play videos 1 On the TiVo select TiVo Central gt My Shows WW TiVo Central My Shows tct e TV i Shows Video on Demar Music Photos amp Messages 2 Go to the bottom of the list and select the EX6200 The following figure shows not the EX6200 but the R7000 My Shows 1080p_Main High_40 7 45 hd_dolby_bit_ harvest loss MPEG2var 62 16K Corenel MPEG2 2361K Ferry Corsten ordings 108 iggestions 465 Jeleted 22 Groups sorted by date press ENTER to change To play music or view photos 1 On the TiVo select TiVo Central gt Music Photos amp Showcases TiVo Central My Shows Watct e lv Find Shows Use the Ex
100. r move the extender to the location where you intend to use it You might need to unplug the extender plug it in again at its new location and restart it Use the Link Rate LEDs on the extender to choose the location where the connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimal These steps are described in detail in the sections that describe how to connect the extender to a WiFi network Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router To connect the extender to your WiFi router and find the best location for the extender use one of the following methods e WPS Use the extender s WPS button to establish a WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router see Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network Use this method if your WiFi router supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS e WiFi Use a computer or WiFi device to join the extender s default WiFi network then launch a web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup Use this method if your WiFi router does not support WPS Ethernet Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the extender then launch a web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network see Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup Use this method if you have difficulty establishing a WiFi connection to the extender Get Started 16 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
101. r you can also change the security settings later The extender applies the settings NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Applying your settings This may take up to a minute Device to Extender 13 Wait a couple of minutes while the extender creates the WiFi networks When the extender is ready Smart Setup summarizes the extender networks NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Follow the instructions below nnect y jevice the extended network Device to Extender 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_5GEXT Apply Settings Ene Secu WPAWPAZ PEK Password network key 5305305306 Password network key 5305305306 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TY etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Show image here Choose a wireless network ick on een in the lat below ba connect to a yorelnns netwerk range or to gat more eformanen yy Merata ext a Ms Unieoured wireless neowork wall Cl once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button Continue 14 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network Get Started 32 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
102. rive Requirements The extender works with most USB compliant external flash and hard drives For the most up to date list of USB drives that the extender supports visit http kbserver netgear com readyshare Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device Such USB devices do not work with the extender The extender supports the following file system types for full read and write access e FAT16 FAT32 e NTFS e NTFS with compression format enabled e Ext2 Ext3 and Ext4 e HFS e HFS Note Do not connect computers USB modems CD drives or DVD drives to the extender USB port Access a USB Drive on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected to the extender USB port If your USB drive has special drivers it is not compatible gt To connect a USB drive 1 Insert your USB storage drive into the USB 3 0 port on the front of the extender 2 If your USB drive has a power supply you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the extender When you connect the USB drive to the extender USB port it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing By default the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network LAN gt To access the USB drive from a Mac 1 Select Go gt Connect to Server In the Server Address field type smb readyshare as the server address
103. rol Center displays the status of the USB printer that is connected to the extender You can view the status or change the status manually gt To view or change the status 1 On your computer click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon ER The main screen displays i NETGEAR USB Control Center aA System Tools About Device Status Audio Logitech Speaker Manually Connected by netgear 8dc0086 The Status column shows the status for each device e Available No print jobs are in process You can use the USB printer from any computer in the network e Connected Your computer is connected to the printer When your print job is done the printer connection is released e Manually Connected by Only the connected computer can use the printer e Waiting to Connect Your computer is not connected to the shared printer yet 2 To change the status from Manually Connected by another computer to Available click the Disconnect button The printer connection is released and the status changes to Available 3 To change the status from Waiting to Connect to Available click the Connect button The printer status changes to Manually connected by my computer Now only your computer can use the printer 4 To allow the printer to be shared click the Disconnect button The printer connection is released and the status changes to Available Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 111 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use
104. s and Connector 00005 9 Attachithe Stan isscdecdsvaweydrosesewanaioneneetereharaucaaiasekass 10 Attachithe Rubber Feet 4 644 420000srdntardddagebeury ree EErEE E ERRES 11 Retrieve and Display the Product Label 0 0000 12 When to Use Your Extender 5 0 ong a o 0 5 crnansnainniene ed eee ewe DG Sane Oa ece Oe 13 How the Extender WOrKSs a as cdc accede csesdaadadeeeeaned baed eee ad aad 13 Support for the 801 1 1ac Networking Standard 020000ee 14 Chapter 2 Get Started How to Position the Extender 0 cece cece eee eee eee 16 Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router 0 0 cece eee eee eee 16 Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network 0 ee eee 17 Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup 006 19 Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup 27 Chapter 3 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup 0 0 e eee eee eee 36 Change the PasswOMd sc05 545c8e 0beeriautadsamheeoteaee debe dadooeda 38 Set Up Password Recovery 0 0 cece eee e cece eee ee eee eee aes 38 Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup 39 Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network 0 05 43 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network 46 Use WPS with the Push Button Method
105. s onscreen and click the Register button A message displays congratulating you that you have extended your network 19 Close your browser 20 Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router and you can connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s WiFi network move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 21 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router Get Started 25 22 23 24 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection 2 4 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green The extender provides the best performance The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a workable performance The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function 5 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED are green The Link Rate LED is amber a
106. se Smart Setup on page 27 FAQs and Troubleshooting 116 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi network you must know its network name also called the SSID so that you can select it If the network is secure you must know the passphrase or key If the extender does not connect to the network that you select the cause might be one of the following You might have typed the network name passphrase or key incorrectly Use Smart Setup see Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 69 to select a WiFi network from the list with detected networks and retype the passphrase or key The passphrase or key is case sensitive For example PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25 If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network check to see if your WiFi network is still up Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the WiFi router For more information see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 If the extender Link Rate LED is red a poor WiFi connection exists between the WiFi router and the extender You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router For more information see mpro
107. ss point it is better if adjacent routers or access points use different channels to reduce interference NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent routers or access points for example use Channels 1 and 5 or 6 and 10 Note You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane Technology For more information see Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology on page 67 In normal operating mode also referred to as Internet Surfing mode you cannot change the channel Note You can change the wireless mode in one radio band only if the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the other radio band For example you can change the wireless mode in the 2 4 GHz band only if the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band If the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 2 4 GHz band you cannot change the wireless mode in the 2 4 GHz band because the extender adapts the wireless mode that the WiFi router functions in gt To change the WiFi settings for the extender s network 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 49 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your
108. sword Recovery Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update gt Advanced 5 Type the old password 6 Type the new password twice 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the extender Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten This recovery process is supported in the Internet Explorer Firefox and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser gt To set up password recovery 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 38 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Set Password Add WPS Client gt Settings gt USB Storage Old Password Maintenance Set Password Repeat New Password Status C Enable Password Recovery Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update gt Advanced 5 Select the Enable Password Recovery check box 6 Select two security questions and provide answers to them 7 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Conne
109. t Backup Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings gt Settings gt USB Storage Restore Saved Setting from a File Maintenance Browse Attached Devices Backup Settings Revert to Factory Default Settings Set Password Status ene gt Advanced 5 Click the Browse button 6 Locate and select the previously saved backup file By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX6200 cfg AN CAUTION After you click the Restore button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 7 Click the Restore button A confirmation pop up screen displays 8 Confirm your decision The extender restarts This process takes about one minute Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances for example if you have lost track of the changes that you made to the extender settings you might want to erase the configuration and reset it to factory default settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or the Erase function However if you have lost the password to access the extender you must use the Restore Factory Settings button For a list of factory default settings see Factory Default Settings on page 120 Maintain and Monitor the Extender 78 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
110. t To attach the rubber feet 1 Place the extender upside down with the red panel facing you The red panel is the bottom 2 In each corner attach a rubber foot in such a way that it covers the triangle Overview 11 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Retrieve and Display the Product Label The product label that you can retrieve from the bottom panel of the extender contains the preset login information serial number security pin MAC addresses of the radios and other information gt To retrieve the product label from the extender 1 Place the extender upside down with the red panel facing you The red panel is the bottom 2 Locate the label handle that has NETGEAR printed on it and pull out the product label Label handle Preset login information Serial number Security pin MAC address of the 2 4 GHz radio MAC address of the 5 GHz radio Figure 6 Product label Overview 12 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your existing home network connection is poor Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a dead zone where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between
111. t this check box is already selected Enable TiVo support Select this check box to enable the extender to play ReadyNAS media on your TiVo device By default this check box is already selected For more information see the Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo on page 104 Media Server Device Name Specify the name of the media server The default name is ReadyDLN Content Scan Select this check box to enable the extender to automatically scan and detect media files that are added to the attached USB device By default this check box is already selected Note The extender scans only shared folders that have full read access without a password 6 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Use the Extender as a Media Server 103 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your extender The TiVo must be on the same network as the extender This feature supports the following file formats e Video See and play mpeg1 and mpeg files e Music See and play MP3 files e Pictures View images in jpg format You can use the TiVo Series 2 and up Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface gt To set up the extender to work with TiVo 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explore
112. t support 5GHz band Wireless Oo oO Set it up later IP Address Oo 0 SimplePresenceNetwork 149 27 WPAWPA2 PSK PUSB Storage Manually input my wireless SSID Maintenance gt Advanced 9 Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and click the Continue button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 44 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note If your router does not support the 5 GHz band not all routers do or you do not want to connect the extender to a hidden 5 GHz network click the Skip button and go to Step 13 on page 45 The screen adjusts Enter your existing router s WiFi network settings Add WPS Client Settings Connect to Existing Network Your existing network in 5GHz Name SSID Wireless Security IP Address gt USB Storage gt Advanced 10 In the Name SSID field enter the name of the 5 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender 11 From the Security menu select the security setting for the 5 GHz network The screen adjusts 12 Enter the security settings for the 5 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 12
113. t your USB drive open the Disk Utility click the Erase tab and click the Erase button Click the Partition tab Click Partition Layout menu and specify the number of partitions that you want to use Click the Options button The Partition options display Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button For the format select Mac OS Extended Journaled Click the OK button 10 Click the Apply button Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 90 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine NETGEAR recommends that you follow this procedure To prepare to back up a large amount of data 1 2 3 4 Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk Specify Energy Saver a From the Apple menu select System Preferences From the View menu select Energy Saver Select the Power Adapter tab Select the Wake for Wi Fi network access check box Click the back arrow to save the changes and exit the screen Modify your Security settings a From the Apple menu select System Preferences b From the View menu select Security and click the Advanced button at the bottom of the screen c Leave the Log out after minutes of inactivity check box cleared 29 5 Use Time Machine to Back Up onto
114. tenance gt Attached Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect gt To let a WiFi device join the extender s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN method 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Add WPS Client Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 47 10 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The screen displays a description of the WPS method Click the Next button On the screen that displays the Push Button recommended radio button is selected by default Select the PIN Number radio button Smart Setup Cla gt Settings Select a setup method Push Button recommended gt USB Storage PIN Number gt Maintenance This is the security PIN of the WPS client While connecting WPS enabled adapters provide a randomly generated security PIN Enter Client s PIN Next Advanced In the Enter Client s PIN field enter the PIN number of the WiFi device Click the Next button For four mi
115. tender 97 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can change a network folder on the USB storage device gt To change a network folder 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings m Wai oo gt Settings USB Storage Network Device Name readyshare Basic Settings Workgroup Workgroup eale Ename AccossMemod um fon Media Server al Network NeighborhoodihtacShare Wweadyshare Available Network Folders Total Space All All Al All STORE NGO 376 2 76 o ennen ED OOE EL Safely Remove USB Device 5 Select the folder that you want to edit by selecting its associated radio button Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 98 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 6 Click the Edit button Edit Network Folder U STORE NGO Share Name FAT USB_Storage Read Access Write Access All no password All no password Note If the Edit Network Folder screen does not display your web browser might be blocking pop ups If it is change the browser settings to allow pop
116. tender as a Media Server 105 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 2 Select an item to play or watch The following figure shows not the EX6200 but the R7000 Podcaster w Pi amp Slideshows SameGame Wordsmith _ Skull amp Bones Music on ReadyDLNA R7000 Pictures on ReadyDLNA F Manually add a server gt To copy TiVo files to a computer Use a TiVo Desktop accessory available at https www tivo com shop accessories streaming software Use the Extender as a Media Server 106 Share a USB Printer Through the Extender The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your extender You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network This chapter contains the following sections e Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer e Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility e Use the Shared Printer e View or Change the Status of a Printer e Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer e Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings Note For more information about ReadySHARE features visit www netgear com readyshare Note For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings see Chapter 5 Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender 107 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB
117. ter to the Extender s WiFi Network e Manage the Extender WiFi Settings Change the Extender IP Address and Device Name e Manage Advanced WiFi and WPS Settings e Manage a WiFi Access List e Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology e Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup e Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices 35 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup You can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings If you connect to the extender before it has been set up the browser automatically goes to http www mywifiext net and displays the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup screens which step you through the setup process For more information see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup on page 19 or Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup on page 27 gt To log in to the extender after initial setup i 2 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Type admin for the user name and password for the password Note NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in For more information see Change the Password on page 38 The Status screen displays see the following figure Menu selections display on the left The Status screen shows the current sett
118. the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button If the extender detects any networks in the 5 GHz band it displays them P smartseup O O Select the 5GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Your extender supports dual band WiFi if your router does not support 5GHz band click the Skip button Connect to Existing Network SSID Channel Signal Securit My router does not support SGHz band Wireless IP Address SimplePresenceNetwork 149 27 WPAWIPA2 PSK 12 O Set it up later O O Manually input my wireless SSID gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Advanced If your WiFi network is functioning but not on the list your WiFi network might be hidden or the connection between the WiFi router and the extender might be poor For more information see the following sections e Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network on page 43 e Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 7 Select the radio button for the 5 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender and click the Continue button Note If your router does not support the 5 GHz band not all routers do or you do not yet want to change the 5 GHz network to which the extender connects click
119. the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen go to www mywifiext net and enter admin for the user name and password for the password NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Smart setup is searching for existing WiFi networks This may take up to am te Device to Extender i a SA ee Apply Settings Smart Setup searches for existing WiFi networks automatically and displays the networks in the 2 4 GHz band Get Started 20 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router pats j Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only ip button Continue SSID Channel Signal Security Apply Settings O SimplePresenceNetwork 6 47 WPAWPA2 PSK oO Manually input my wireless SSID Device to Extender 7 Select a 2 4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button NETGEAR genie AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Extender to Router Enter the security password fo Device to Extender Your existing network in 2 4GHz Apply Settings a Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Security WPA2 PSK AES Password network key GI GL 8 Enter the security settings for the existing 2 4 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called
120. the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer If the USB printer that is connected to the extender supports scanning you can also use the USB printer for scanning For example the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes screen is ready for print jobs h Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q k gt B P Search gt gt Folders E Address 9 Printers and Faxes HP Photosmart C5200 series Printer Tasks 0 Paused E Add a printer amp Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing 9 Get help with printing Other Places Figure 11 Example of the Windows Printers and Faxes screen gt To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer 1 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 2 Make sure that the printer status shows as Available 3 Click the Network Scanner button The scanner screen displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 112 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows You can also change the language and specify the time out to release the connection to the USB printer that is connected to the extender gt To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup 1 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 2 Select Tools gt Configuration 4
121. the Skip button and go to Step 9 on page 71 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 41 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Smart Setup O O Enter the security password for your selected WiFi network Your existing network in 5GHz Settings Name SSID SimplePresenceNetwork Connect to Existing Network Rar WRAZ PSK Wireless IP Address gt USB Storage Password network key gt Maintenance gt Advanced 8 Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button 9 Wait about two minutes while the extender changes the WiFi network or networks Please use your wireless profile manager software Windows NETGEAR Adapter Wizard etc re connect to the Extender network using the information displayed below Settings Connect to Existing Network 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network Name SSID SimplePresenceNetw_2GEXT Name
122. the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router Use this mode if your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2 4 GHz band e Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 2 4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router Use this mode if the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your WiFi router supports the 2 4 GHz band gt To enable FastLane Technology 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 www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 67 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Advanced gt Operating Mode o gt Settings USB Storage Extender Operating mode internet Surfing Connect devices on both 2 4 and 5GHz bands at the same time gt Maintenance Extends both WiFi bands atthe same time 2 4 and 5 GHz but reduces the WiFi performance vAdvanced Wireless Settings USB Settings Device Extender Router O FastLane Technology Offers maximum performance but limits connection to one band
123. ttings CD ED es gt Settings USB Storage Advanced Wireless Settings Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz vAdvanced Enable Wireless Access Point 56H23 Wireless Settings Enable SSID Broadcast 5GHz gt Maintenance Operating Mode WPS Settings USB Settinas Extenders PIN 37796587 Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly E Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n E Keep Existing Wireless Settings GHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List 5 View or change the following settings as described in the following table Setting Description Advanced Wireless Settings Enable Wireless By default the extender functions as a WiFi access point in the 2 4 GHz band Access Point 2 4GHz Clear the Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz check box only if you want to prevent WiFi devices from connecting to the extender in the 2 4 GHz band LAN devices can still connect to the extender over an Ethernet cable Enable SSID By default the extender broadcasts its WiFi network name SSID for the 2 4 GHz Broadcast 2 4GHz band Clear the Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz check box only to hide the network name of the extender in the 2 4 GHz band In such a situation the network name of the extender does not display
124. tual MAC Address Maintenance Status Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here po IP Address Device Name MAC Address Virtual MAC Address i 192168100 56 00 15 45 67 33 B2 02 0F B5 67 33 B2 Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update Advanced For each wired and WiFi device the IP address device name MAC address and virtual MAC address display 5 Optional Click the Refresh button The information onscreen is updated Maintain and Monitor the Extender 86 Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your extender The USB port on the extender can be used only to connect USB storage devices such as flash drives or hard drives or a printer Do not connect computers USB modems CD drives or DVD drives to the extender USB port This chapter contains the following sections e USB Drive Requirements e Access a USB Drive on the Network e Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault e Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine e Control Access to the USB Drive e Use FTP Within the Network e View Network Folders on a USB Drive e Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive e Change a Network Folder on a USB Drive e Approve USB Devices e Safely Remove a USB Drive Note For more information about ReadySHARE features visit www netgear com readyshare 87 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender USB D
125. twork folders 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings Te en gt Settings VUSB Storage Network Device Name readyshare Basic Settings Workgroup Workgroup fence recess monoa tm por Media Server See Network Neighborhood MacShare eadyshare tome eC gt Advanced fip 192 168 100 183 shares 21 Available Network Folders Write Access All All Weadyshare USB_Storage no password no password STORE NGO Ce ios cos Safety Remove USB Device The Available Networks Folders table shows the network folders on the USB device The following table describes the columns of the Available Networks Folders table onscreen Column Description Share Name The default share name is USB_ Storage If Not Shared is displayed the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists Read Access The read and write permissions and access controls on the network folder All no password which is the default setting allows all users access to the network folder The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the exte
126. up Enter your existing router s WiFi network settings Add WPS Client r Your existing network in 2 4GHz vSettings N SSID ame Connect to Existing Network Wireless Security IP Address gt USB Storage gt Maintenance Back Continue gt Advanced 6 In the Name SSID field enter the name of the 2 4 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender 7 From the Security menu select the security setting for the 2 4 GHz network The screen adjusts 8 Enter the security settings for the 2 4 GHz network e If the network uses WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or a combination of these options do the following a In the Password network key field type the network passphrase also called a password or network key b Click the Continue button e If the network uses WEP do the following a From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength 64 bit or 128 bit b Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 c Next to the selected radio button enter the network WEP key d Click the Continue button If the extender detects any networks in the 5 GHz band it displays them smart Setup Select the 5GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Add WPS Client Your extender supports dual band WiFi 5 if your router does not support 5GHz band click the Skip button Connect to Existing Network SSID Channel Signal Security My router does no
127. utton The WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect If you use the Push Button method the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must have a physical push button or a software push button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security If your extender network is open no WiFi security is set connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA WPA2 WiFi security on the extender network and generates a random passphrase You can view this passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen for more information see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49 Note For information about using WPS to connect the extender to a WiFi network during setup see Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network on page 17 Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the Push Button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must have a physical push button or a software push button gt To let a WiFi device join the extender s WiFi network using WPS with the Push Button method 1 On y
128. ve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 If you use Smart Setup and the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router or the WiFi router is not connected to the Internet Smart Setup might display the following message You are not able to connect to Internet Click Continue to run through setup or Exit to manually configure the connection Either run Smart Setup again exit Smart Setup and configure the connection manually see Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup on page 339 or try Smart Setup again later see Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 69 FAQs and Troubleshooting 117 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router The extender LEDs can help you tell whether the extender is correctly set up and working as it should gt To improve the connection between the extender and the WiFi router 1 Move the extender closer to the WiFi router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight You might need to unplug the extender plug it in again at its new location and restart it Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router 2 As you move the extender continue to check the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED on the top panel until you find a
129. y WiFi router with an Ethernet cable Answer No the extender is designed only to connect over WiFi to a WiFi router Question What are the default user name and password to log in to the extender Answer If you are online at www mywifiext net you can use the following user name and password to log in e User name admin e Password password Question When try to connect to the network Smart Setup keeps asking me for my passphrase and am sure I ve entered the correct passphrase What can do Answer It is likely that the extender is placed at the borderline of the range that the WiFi router covers For more information see How to Position the Extender on page 16 and Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 118 Question receive an error message on the Review Settings screen on Smart Setup What can do Answer Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the extender by using the SSID and the passphrase that you have set up and clicking the Refresh button in your browser You should be returned to Smart Setup Question connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser but why can not see Smart Setup Answer First make sure that your device is set up to use DHCP Second make sure that the Device to Extender Connection LED is green Finally relaunch the browser and enter www mywifiext net Question have enabled a WiFi MAC filter WiFi access control or ACL

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