Easy And Quick Setup Guide For Netgear EX6100

It is so common to face connectivity issues and dead spots when you only rely on routers. So it’s high time to get wifi range extenders. As they not only provide solutions to connectivity issues but also improve the overall performance of existing wifi networks. When it comes to range extenders, nothing beats Netgear EX6100 Setup. This magical range extender is the perfect choice for extending both office as well as home networks. With its successful installation you get to enjoy high speed and wider coverage in every single corner.

Overview Of Netgear EX6100 Range Extender

It is a little box with so many great features. The Netgear EX6100 Setup provides fast internet speeds of upto 750Mbps. Additionally, the fast lane technology with the use of dual bands creates a one high band connection. Further with the presence of Ethernet Port you can easily connect wired devices for direct connection. Moreover the external antennas are a game changer as they provide stable and wider coverage.

To be specific on the front panel of the extender you get different smart LED light indicators. These indicators help in the easy installation process as well as clearly depicts the actual working of the extender.

Whereas on the side panel of the Netgear EX6100 Setup you get one Ethernet port, power On/off button, WPS button, a Reset button and lastly a access point/extender switch button.

Installation Steps

Now as you are familiar with the complete feature set of Netgear EX6100 Setup, it’s time to move forward to the installation process.

Step 1: Place The Extender And Power It On.

NETGEAR recommends users to place the EX6100 near to the router during initial setup. As the installation completes, you can move the extender to a desired location which is ideally halfway from the router and the area with connectivity issues.

After the placement, plug in the EX6100 to a power source. Power it on and wait for the power LED on the front panel to turn green. If the power LED doesn’t light up then turn on the power button from the side panel of the extender. Further ensure the switch on the Netgear EX6100 is set to “EXTENDER” as the WPS method is for that only.

Step 2: Connect With WPS

With the WPS based Netgear EX6100 Setup method you do not need to enter the username or password. Simply push the WPS button from the side panel of the EX6100 wifi range extender. Wait for the WPS LED on the front panel to blink Green. It indicates that the extender is ready for the WPS connection with the router. Now within less than two minutes push the WPS button on your home router. The whole setup process gets completed within a few seconds and eventually the WPS LED stops to blink and turns solid green.

Lastly, check the router link LED on the EX6100 extender. If it is solid green then the connection is best and successfully done.

Step 3: Connect And Relocate

Finally, connect your devices to the new network. For easy identification the newly extended network name of the EX6100 will now have _EXT added at the end. Connect to it by using the same security key (password) as that of your router. Once connected check the client link LED. It should be solid green for the best connection.