How To Setup Netgear EX6100: A Complete Guide
Netgear extenders are widely used by people to extend their router’s signals. EX6100 is the most popular model of Netgear range extender used by people to eliminate dead spots. With the Netgear EX6100 Setup you can boost up your WiFi signals to ensure a strong connection in every corner of your space. Setting up the Netgear range extender is easy. This guide will walk you through the entire process step by step, must read till the end!
Netgear EX6100 Installation
Installation of the range extender hardware device is mandatory before setting it up. Installation process may include following steps:
Unbox the Netgear Extender
Unboxing of the netgear range extender device is the first step of installation. The box of extender might contain following items along with the extender device:
- Power adapter
- User manual
- Ethernet cable
Place the Extender
Placement is a very crucial step. If your placement is not appropriate then you can’t get the best out of the device. So, be careful while choosing the placement. While performing Netgear EX6100 Setup you need to place the device proxy to your host router device. Later on you can again place it to optimize the network.
Power the EX6100
Powering the Netgear EX6100 is important to turn on the device. To power up the device, you need an electric outlet. Connect the extender to power using the adapter you receive along with it.
Netgear EX6100 Setup Process
Now you can initiate the Netgear EX6100 Setup by using the web interface. Check out the steps to move ahead:
Connect To Netgear Network
Prior to initiating the Netgear EX6100 Setup page you need to connect your computer/ laptop with the extender network. Use wifi settings of the device for wireless connection. On the contrary, for wired connection take the ethernet cable to join both the devices ethernet ports.
Access Web Interface
Accessing the web interface will be the next step of the setup process for which you need to launch google chrome or other browser you have. Search for www.mywifiext.net web address to access the admin account of netgear extender. Thereafter use the default admin details to enter the admin panel.
Configure The Extender
Once you get the access to www.mywifiext.net web address, you need to move further to initiate the Netgear EX6100 Setup. Go to the advanced section of the settings and search for setup wizard. Select it to get the guidance on setup. Now the screen will prompt you to enter the host router’s details. Here you have to enter the SSID and password of your existing host network device with which you wish to connect your netgear extender.
Secure Your Extender Network
Create a SSID for your extender network to keep it different from your router’s network. Also secure it with a new password. So, anyone aware of default settings can not access your network.
Finalize The Configuration
Do the other necessary settings including firmware update, admin password change etc. Once your settings are done, select “apply” option to complete the setup.