How to Setup Netgear EX6150 Range Extender

Introduction to Netgear AC1200 Range Extender EX6150

• The device extends WiFi range coverage up to 1200 square feet, and up to 20 WiFi devices like laptops, smartphones, speakers, IP cameras, tablets, etc can be connected at a time
• It provides you seamless smart roaming by utilizing existing network name and avoiding disconnection when you are moving around your place
• It provides up to 1200 Mbps speed using dual-band with its patented Fastlane technology which is the requirement for HD streaming as well as online gaming
• It has universal compatibility i.e. It works well with any kind of router, gateway, or wired modem with WiFi
• It is also equipped with a wired ethernet port to plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other devices requiring cable connectivity into the one gigabit port for maximum speed
• It is safe & secure as it supports wireless security protocols of WEP and WPA/WPA2 
• It is very simple to set up as provided in the setup steps below

How to Setup Netgear EX6150 Range Extender

Manual Method

To use a web browser to connect the extender to your WiFi router: 

• Connect your WiFi device to the existing WiFi network
• Using the web browser open www.mywifiext.net and the new extender setup screen will display
• Open the NEW EXTENDER SETUP and Create Account screen displays. Fill in the information required on the Create Account screen and click the NEXT button. 
• Using the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button displays the list of WiFi networks in your area. 
• Select the preferred WiFi network to be extended. Check the box against 2.4 GHz WiFi Networks or the 5 GHz WiFi Networks check box, if you want to extend one among the 2 frequency bands 
• In the Password section, type the existing WiFi network password 
• Set the network name and the password for your new extender WiFi network. 
• Connect your device to the new extender WiFi network using the network name and password that you created in the preceding steps
• Click continue and a message box displays saying that your extender is connected to the new extender WiFi network 
• On clicking the Next button, the registration screen displays 
• Fill in the information required to complete the registration process and click the Finish button or you can skip the registration process by clicking the Skip button. You need to register your extender if you want to use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status screen displays 
• Now, you can unplug the extender to move it to the desired location which must be in-between your router and poor WiFi signal area 
• Again, plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and wait until the Power LED light green 
• Router Link LED should be used to choose an appropriate spot where the extender and the router has an optimal connection

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method:

WPS helps you connecting a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. You can connect to a WiFi network by following a few simple steps:

• Press the WPS button on the extender and WPS LED starts blinking
• Within a few minutes, press the WPS button on your router as well. Wait until the WPS LED on the extender turns solid green indicating that the extender is connected to the WiFi network. In case, the Router LED does not light, try again. If the problem persists, feel free to contact us on our toll-free number………. 
• Now, you can unplug the extender to move it to the desired location which must be in-between your router and poor WiFi signal area 
• Again, plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and wait until the Power LED light green 
• Router Link LED should be used to choose an appropriate spot where the extender and the router has an optimal connection  
• In case the Router Link LED doesn’t light green or amber, you need to try again by plugging the extender into another outlet lying closer to the router and keep moving the extender to the outlets lying closer to the router until the router link LED lights amber or green
• On your device find and connect to a new extender WiFi network that was not previously existing. The new extender name would be your previous WiFi network name followed by ‘_2GEXT’ or ‘_5GEXT’ 
• You can test the new extender WiFi network’s range by moving your device to the poor WiFi signal area: Take the device to the poor router WiFi signal area and check if the Link LED on the extender is solid green or amber. Solid green or amber LED indicates a good connection in the area with a previously poor network making your network setup complete

If you are still unable to get a satisfactory WiFi signal. Feel free to call us on………….

Common Problem Faced during Setup of Netgear AC1200 Range Extender and Troubleshoot Tips for AC1200 Range Extender

Cannot Connect to the Extender

If you are unable to connect to the extender, the following troubleshooting tips may help you determine and resolve what is preventing you from connecting: 

• In case you forgot your user name or password, use the Username & Password help link 
• If an error page is displaying, type http:// in the address field prior to the address as http://www.mywifiext.net 
• If the extender has been set up but you are unable to connect to WiFi, check to see if the device LED is off or red 
• Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender to get a working WiFi connection

Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 

To join a WiFi network, you must know the exact network name so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the password. If the extender does not connect to the network that you select, the cause might be one of the following: 

• It is possible that you typed the incorrect network name or password
• Use the Smart Setup to select a WiFi network and retype the password. The password is case-sensitive. For example, NETWORK22 is not the same as Network22 or network22 
• If the extender is unable to detect your WiFi network, check if your WiFi network is working or not. Move the extender closer to the WiFi router, if possible
• Remove the physical obstacles between the extender and the WiFi router, and try to keep the extender closer to the WiFi router

Meaning of Various Lights on Netgear EX6150

There are 4 types of LEDs on Netgear EX6150. The LED Descriptions are as follows: 

Router Link LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router. Different colors have the following meanings:

Solid green indicates the best connection

Solid amber indicates a good connection

Solid red indicates a poor connection 

Off indicates no connection 

Client Link LED

It indicates the connection between the extender and the device like a computer or laptop, smartphone, etc. Different colors have the following descriptions:

• Solid green indicates the best connection
• Solid amber indicates a good connection
• Solid red indicates a poor connection 
• Off indicates no connection 

Power LED 

Solid amber indicates that the extender is booting. Solid green indicates that the extender is powered on. Off indicates that the extender is powered off. 

WPS LED 

Solid green indicates that WiFi security is enabled. Blinking green indicates that a WPS connection is in progress.  Off indicates that WiFi security is disabled