User's Manual

Extender Network Settings
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EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender
NETGEAR genie displays.
4. Follow the steps t
o connect the extender to the WiFi network.
When the extender connects, the Router Link LED lights.
If the network is secure, the Secure WiFi LED lights green.
New Extender WiFi Network Name
The first time the extender connects to a WiFi network, the Extender WiFi network name (SSID)
changes to that network name, with _EXT at the end. For example:
WiFi network name: MyNetworkName
Extender network name: MyNetworkName_EXT
If the extender does not connect to the WiFi network, move the extender to a different
location with a better WiFi signal. For example, you might need to move it closer to the router
or gateway.
Wireless Settings
You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the
Extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the
network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up).
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the extender’s wireless
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
reconnect, you have to select the new network name that you
created, and enter its passphrase or wireless security key.