NETGEAR EX6150 User Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
April 2015
202-11410-01
AC1200 WiF Range Extender
Model EX6150
User Manual

NETGEAR EX6150 Specifications

General

Type	-
Maximum transfer distance	- m
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Product color	White
Antennas quantity	2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	WPS
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	1200 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74 mm
Width	122 mm
Height	38 mm
Weight	293 g

Summary

Support

Compliance

Trademarks

Overview

Meet Your Extender

Front and Side Panels

Detailed description of the extender's front and side panel components and indicators.

When to Use Your Extender

How the Extender Works

Explanation of the extender's functionality as a bridge between a router and WiFi devices.

Get Started

Install the WiFi Extender

Place the Extender and Apply Power

Instructions for positioning the extender and connecting it to a power source.

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

Methods for connecting the extender to your current WiFi network, including WPS and web setup.

Find the Best Location

Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device

Use the Extender in Access Point Mode

Log In to the Extender After Installation

Run Smart Setup Installation

Extender Network Settings

View Connected Devices

Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology

View WiFi Settings

Change the WiFi Network Name

Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network

Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios

Change the WiFi Speed

Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network

Use WPS with the Push Button Method

Use WPS with the PIN Method

Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device

Set Up an Access Schedule

Change the Extender's Device Name

Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address

Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control

Maintain and Monitor the Extender

Change the Extender User Name and Password

Turn Password Protection Off and On

Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password

Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time

Manually Set the Extender Clock

Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration

Back Up the Configuration Settings

Creating a backup file of the extender's current WiFi settings for later restoration.

Restore the Configuration Settings

Restoring the extender's configuration from a previously saved backup file.

Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings

Update the Firmware

Restart the Extender Remotely

FAQs and Troubleshooting

FAQS

Cannot Connect to the Extender

Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message

Factory Default Settings

Technical and Environmental Specifications