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NETGEAR EX6400v2 User Manual

NETGEAR EX6400v2
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User Manual
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender
Essentials Edition
Model EX6400v2
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJanuary 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11981-01

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NETGEAR EX6400v2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelEX6400v2
CategoryExtender
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Overview

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of each LED on the extender for connection status and operational feedback.

Hardware Components

Details the physical components located on the side and bottom panels of the extender.

Usage Scenarios

Provides guidance on optimal scenarios for using the WiFi range extender.

Extender Functionality

Explains the core functionality of the extender as a network bridge.

2 Get started

Extender Mode Setup

Step-by-step guide to setting up the extender in its primary operational mode.

Access Point Mode Setup

Instructions for configuring the extender to function as an access point.

Device Connection

Methods for connecting devices to the newly configured extender network.

Post-Setup Login

Procedure for accessing the extender's web interface after initial installation.

Smart Setup Guide

Guidance on using the Smart Setup utility for initial configuration.

3 Maintain and monitor the extender

Change Login Credentials

Procedure for modifying the administrator username and password for extender access.

Password Protection Control

Instructions for enabling or disabling the extender's login password protection feature.

Password Recovery

Steps to retrieve lost login credentials using security questions.

Daylight Saving Time Adjustment

How to configure the extender for automatic daylight saving time adjustments.

Manual Clock Setting

Procedure for manually setting the extender's internal clock.

Configuration Backup & Management

Steps to back up and manage the extender's current configuration settings.

Factory Reset

Methods to reset the extender to its original factory default configuration.

Firmware Update

Guide to checking for and installing new firmware for the extender.

Web Interface Restart

Instructions for restarting the extender via its web interface.

4 Extender Network Settings

One WiFi Name Configuration

Configure whether the extender uses the same WiFi network name as the router.

Smart Connect Management

Manage the Smart Connect feature for optimal WiFi band selection.

Connected Devices List

Display a list of devices currently connected to the extender network.

WiFi Settings Overview

Access and view the current WiFi configuration parameters of the extender.

Network Name (SSID) Change

Procedure to modify the extender's WiFi network name (SSID).

Hidden Network Setup

Steps to hide the extender's WiFi network name from network discovery.

WiFi Radio Control

Control the activation of the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios.

WiFi Speed Adjustment

Adjust WiFi speed settings, specifically for the 5 GHz band.

WPS Push Button Connection

Connect devices to the extender using the WPS push button method.

WPS PIN Connection

Connect devices to the extender using the WPS PIN method.

Access Control Setup

Configure access control based on device MAC addresses to deny network access.

Access Schedule Configuration

Create a schedule to control network access times for devices.

Extender Device Name

Modify the name assigned to the extender within the network.

Static IP Address Setup

Configure a fixed IP address for the extender instead of dynamic assignment.

Router MAC Settings Compatibility

Adjust router MAC settings to ensure compatibility with the extender's operation.

FastLane Technology for Streaming

Utilize FastLane technology for enhanced video streaming performance.

20/40 MHz Coexistence

Manage 20/40 MHz coexistence to optimize WiFi speed and reduce interference.

5 FAQs and troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common inquiries regarding extender functionality and setup.

Locating Extender IP Address

Procedure to find the extender's IP address for network access.

Troubleshoot Extender Connection

Steps to resolve issues preventing connection to the extender.

WiFi Network Join Errors

Resolving errors encountered when attempting to join a WiFi network.

Troubleshoot mywifiext.net Access

Troubleshooting guide for issues accessing the extender's web interface.

6 Supplemental information

Default Settings Overview

Lists the default configuration parameters and values for the extender.

Technical & Environmental Specs

Provides technical data and environmental operating conditions for the extender.

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