Your original wireless signal is extended beyond the range of your primary WiFi network connection with the Netgear AC750 EX6100 extender. Simply place the EX6100 extender inside the current range of your router, and it will extend that signal outward. It can reach a distance of up to 100-150 feet because of the dual-band range. Go to mywifiext.net smart wizard to perform Netgear EX6100 setup.
Netgear EX6100 Extender Setup can be done in one of two ways:
- Manual setup (Web Browser Setup).
- WPS setup.
If your current wifi router does not support WPS, you’ll have to use the manual setup method (Web Browser Setup).
Here are the steps to do Netgear EX6100 setup:
- Make your Netgear EX6100 turned on.
- Connect it close to the router.
- Wait for the power LED on your AC750 to turn solid green.
- Get connected with the EX6100 network.
- After connecting visit www.mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250.
- New extender setup window can be seen on the screen.
- Follow the on screen prompts to end the configuration process.
- Now take out your repeater and plug it in at your best location.
By following these simple steps, we can perform the Netgear EX6100 setup. In the following article, we’ll discuss another way to set up a Netgear extender, namely the Wireless Protected Setup (WPS).
How to Setup Netgear EX6100 using WPS?
One of the quickest and easiest ways to set up Netgear EX6100 is through a wireless protected setup.
In just 2-3 minutes, you’ll be able to set up your extender.
To setup Netgear EX6100 using WPS, you’ll need to hit the WPS button on both the booster and the router.
Follow the steps mentioned below to perform the Netgear EX6100 using WPS:
- Unbox your Netgear EX6100 and turn it on.
- Place your AC750 closer to the home router.
- When the power LED becomes solid green.
- Push the WPS button on your booster.
- After some seconds push the WPS button on your router.
- If the LEDs on your AC750 give stable green light that means the Netgear extender setup has been completed successfully.
We can rapidly configure the Netgear EX6100 AC750 in this manner. The firmware upgrade process will be discussed in the next blog.
Netgear EX6100 firmware update
The Netgear EX6100 firmware update includes new functionality as well as the most recent security updates. It tends to boost the efficiency of your AC750 while also assisting in the resolution of bugs and other issues that you may have when using the EX6100. To update the firmware, you’ll need a smart device and a visit to Netgear’s official website, www.mywifiext.net.
To update the firmware on your Netgear EX6100, follow these steps:
- Make your Netgear EX6100 powered on.
- Place your AC750 in the same room as your home router.
- Get connected with your regular wifi network.
- Launch an internet browser and visit www.mywifiext.net.
- Hit on the settings option and then on the firmware upgrade.
By following the steps outlined above, you will be able to update your firmware to the most recent version.
How to reset Netgear EX6100?
If you have forgotten your password or login and need to recover it, you have come to the right place. You must reset your Netgear EX6100 in order to recover your password or username. A hard pointed pin is required to execute the factory reset process on your Netgear EX6100.
To reset Netgear EX6100 go through the given instructions:
- Plug in your Netgear EX6100 into an electrical socket.
- Locate your AC750 near the home router.
- Behind the little hole, look for the factory reset button.
- With the help of a hard pin press the reset button for 7-8 seconds.
- After a few seconds, remove the pin.
- When the LED status on your AC750 turns stable green, you are ready to go.
- This indicates that your extender has been successfully reset and is now ready to begin the new installation procedure.
That’s how you can reset your Netgear EX6100 and get your login and password back.
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