Install your Netgear EX6100 using Netgear installation assistant:

- Plug in an electrical outlet near your current WiFi router with your Netgear EX6100.
- Wait for the power LED on your Netgear EX6100 setup to turn solid green for a few minutes.
- Link your monitor or laptop to the extender of your Netgear EX6100. The User Connect LED will blink once the connection with your WiFi-enabled computer is formed successfully.
- On your connected computer, open a web browser.
- Enter mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250 in the web browser’s address.
- A page includes the New Extender Setup.
- On the extender setup page, fill in the fields and click on the Next button.
- Click the button to expand the WiFi range and click the Continue button
- Choose an extension of your current WiFi router’s network and press the NEXT button.
- In the Network Key (password) field, type the network password, and click on the Next button.
- Set your Netgear extender’s SSID and network name and press the NEXT button.
- Connect your WiFi-enabled devices and press the CONTINUE button to your Mywifiext setup.
- Now a message will be displayed verifying the connexion and preparation of your Netgear extender.
- Tap on the button for NEXT.
- To complete the Netgear EX6100 setup process, complete the registration fields, and click on the FINISH button.
Firmware for Netgear Extender Setup:
Is your Netgear EX6100 WiFi Extender beginning to behave strangely? If yes, then immediately update the Netgear extender firmware if your Netgear extender does not provide the necessary speed even after a good Netgear extender setup. To upgrade your Netgear extender firmware:- Plug in a working wall outlet with your Netgear extender.
- On a mobile or laptop, open a web browser.
- In the browser’s address bar, select mywifiext.
- It will show a login screen.
- Refer to How do I log in to my NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender for more information?
- Press the Menu icon, choose Settings, and then click Firmware Update.
- If a new firmware version is available, follow the on-screen instructions provided and update the firmware of the Netgear EX6100 setup.