Netgear extender devices use to the make your home network coverage and range high on different area of the house. Netgear EX6100V2 extender device is one of the networking devices that you can use as access point as well as extender to cover more area. Have a close look to complete Netgear EX6100V2 setup in home;
How to Setup Netgear EX6100V2?
There are two methods to connect the Netgear EX6100V2 to your home router physically, after that you will learn how to configure it using mywifiext.net;
Via WPS Button
- Just connect the extender to power by plugging it in the wall socket.
- Press the router WPS button and then press the same button on the extender.
- Now, you will able to connect both the devices automatically.
Via Ethernet Cable
- If you want to connect the extender to the router via Ethernet cable, then you should place the extender near to the router.
- Connect one end of the cable to the extender Ethernet port and connect other end to the router LAN port.
- Now, you can insert the Extender to the wall socket near to the router and turn it on.
It is time to configure the Netgear EX6100V2 extender to complete the setup, with the help of your computer.
How to Configure Netgear EX6100V2?
To start the configuration, connect your computer or laptop to the Netgear extender network (Netgear_ext), which you can do via SSID or LAN cable.
- Go into the updated web browser in your computer.
- Enter the URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250.
- Search the URL or IP address by pressing the Enter button.
- You will get to the login page of the web Genie interface wizard.
- Here, you have to enter the username and password.
- You will find the admin credentials in the user manual or on the label of the device.
You will get to the interface, where you will be asked for creating an account of mynetgear, by clicking on the New Extender Setup button.
Enter your Email, password, re-enter password, and choose two security questions, answers them for future problems like, forgotten password, or interface window is not responding.
By doing all, just click on the Next button, and then you can set the extender as Access Point or Extender; switch the button (given on the extender hardware).
Now, click the Continue button, and select WiFi network to extender and click the Next to complete the Netgear EX6100V2 setup.
How to Adjust Important Settings of EX6100V2?
- On the way of adjusting all the settings, you have to adjust the frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) according to the area.
- Make sure you set the WiFi name and password by entering your new password and SSID name, and ensure that you click on the Save button to apply changes.
- You will also asked for update the extender (if latest one is available), just click on the Update Icon. After completing the downloading and installing, your device will reboot automatically.
Now, you can place your extender to your desired location in the house, it should be in the reach of router and on weak internet connectivity zone.
If you are facing any issues related to the connection like Netgear Genie login not working, Extender not working, extender not connecting to router, then you can follow tips, given below;
How to Solve Netgear EX6100V2 Not Working?
Make Sure Physical Link
If you have linked your extender to the home router via cable, then make sure that the cable is not damaged. If you have connected extender to router with the WPS method make sure it is in range of the router.
Reboot EX6100V2 Extender
Rebooting the networking device will refresh all the system of the Extender, which can dispel the problem. There are two ways you can reboot the device;
- Unplug the extender from the power outlet and plug it in again.
- Press the power button twice (once will turn off and twice will turn it on).
Reset Netgear Extender
If anything is not working, then you can easily use a pin or sharp object to long press the Reset button (about 5-10 seconds). After that you have to configure the extender again using mywifiext.net (Windows) or mywifiext.local (Mac).
Here, you have learned about how to complete the Netgear EX6100V2 setup with the help of simple instructions.