Complete guide for Netgear EX6150 setup
With the Netgear EX6150 setup, you may extend your existing WiFi range to every part of your home. The Netgear EX6150 AC1200 WiFi range extender extends the radius of your existing network and provides continuous WiFi speeds of up to 1200Mbps (Megabits per Second). It works with any normal WiFi network and is great for large houses, as well as hassle-free HD movie streaming and online gaming.
Netgear EX6150 Manual: When you purchase a new Netgear EX6150 AC1200 range extender, it comes with a manual. From beginning to end, the Netgear EX6150 WiFi extender handbook comprises of a sequence of Netgear AC1200 setup instructions. Simply follow the Netgear EX6150 setup instructions in the handbook to get your EX6150 extender up and running. But wait a minute! Understanding the Netgear EX6150 extension instructions can be challenging for a novice. Chat with our experts today to install Netgear EX6150 WiFi range extender without any issues.
Netgear EX6150 extender setup via WPS
If you want to setup your Netgear ex6150 range extender using the WPS method, please follow the instructions given below:
- Tap the WPS button on your Netgear ex6150 extender for only 5 minutes till the WPS light flashes.
- In about 2 minutes, tap on the WPS button on the host router or main Wi-Fi.
- Whether your Wi-Fi router has the 5 GHz band, redo the Steps 1 and 2 to attach with Netgear ex6150 extender to the 5 GHz signal.
- Take off Netgear ex6150 extender and place it anywhere you want which is almost from your Wi-Fi to the location with a bad router WiFi connection.
- Turn on Netgear extender by plugging the power socket and stand by till you see the Power light turn green.
- Look at Router Link light for getting a location where the Netgear ex6150 signal is stable.
- Whether the Router Link light does not turn to amber or green, attach Netgear ex6150 extender to the nearest power socket to main Wi-Fi and redo the steps.
- Now on PC or smartphone, look for and attach with the Netgear EX6150 extender network.
- You can check Netgear extender by placing the laptop or smartphone to the location with a bad main Wi-Fi signal.
How do I connect my Netgear ex6150 extender to Wi-Fi?
This is the second way to attach your Netgear ex6150 wi-fi range extender to your main Wi-Fi router by using the internet browser, so follow the steps given below:
- Firstly, you have to power on the Netgear EX6150 extender.
- Move Netgear extender near to the main Wi-Fi box.
- Next you will turn on Netgear ex6150 by attaching it to the power socket.
- Stand by till the Power light turns green.
- Whether the Power light does not turn on, tap on the Power button.
- Attach the PC or smartphone to the ax6150 extender to the main Wi-Fi network.
- Open up the internet browser from a laptop or smartphone and type in www.mywifiext.net.
- Netgear installation assistant will be shown.
- Obey all the steps to attach the Netgear ex6150 extender to the main Wi-Fi network.
- Place the ex6150 extender to any place that is about half between the main Wi-Fi and a place where there is a bad Wi-Fi network.
- Whether there is no connection or a bad connection, place Netgear ex6150 extender closer to your router and reconnect till the Link Status light turns to white.
- When you finally find the best location for Netgear ex6150, attach all the devices to the Netgear ex6150 extender.
How to factory reset my Netgear ex6150 extender?
Whether you have any problem or issue with your Netgear ex6150 extender and you want to factory reset it, just go with the steps given below and your Netgear ex6150 range is reset easily.
Whether you have any problem or issue with your Netgear ex6150 extender and you want to factory reset it, just go with the steps given below and your Netgear ex6150 range is reset easily.
- Open up PC or any smartphone that is attached to the Netgear ex6150 network, now open any internet browser.
- In the website bar of the web browser, put in www.mywifiext.net.
- Type in the email address and password and tap on the LOGIN option.
- Whether the internet browser shows the Menu option, tap on it.
- Choose Settings which is under Other Settings.
- Tap on the RESET option.
- Now your Netgear ex6150 extender is set to factory default settings.
Netgear ex6150 Wi-Fi Extender | Firmware Update
These are steps to follow when you want to upgrade your Netgear EX6150 wi-fi range extender firmware, the process is very easy and simple.
- Open up PC or smartphone that is attached to Netgear ex6150 extender, open any internet browser.
- Type in this in the website bar of browser www.mywifiext.net.
- Type your email address and password and tap on the LOGIN option.
- Whether the browser shows the Menu option, tap on it.
- Choose Settings and under its Firmware Update.
- Tap on CHECK ONLINE option.
- Whether the latest firmware is there, obey all the steps to download it to your Wi-Fi enabled device.
- Tap on the BROWSE option.
- Now, choose the latest firmware that is downloaded.
- Tap on the UPLOAD option.
Netgear EX6150 configuration common issues
Here are some common issues that users may encounter while setting up Netgear wifi extender:
- Netgear EX6150 is not working on a Mac or an iOS smartphone.
- The WiFi extender is connected, but there is no internet connectivity.
- The Netgear extender’s default web URL is not working.
- The WiFi extender is disconnected from the network.
- MAC address filtering errors.
- The Netgear genie app does not start.
- Mywifiext.net is currently unavailable.
- Mywifiext.com is not operational.
- I’m unable to connect to the Netgear EX6150 repeater.
- The Netgear Extender is not functioning properly.
- There are issues with WiFi connectivity.
- The WiFi extender cannot connect to the internet.
- Netgear extender’s red light issues.
Netgear ex6150 extender troubleshooting steps
The following instructions give the troubleshooting steps for your NETGEAR ex6150 Wi-Fi Range Extender if sometimes any type of issue persists in your Netgear ex6150 range extender.
- Whether you don’t remember the username or password, tap on Username & Password Help option.
- Whether the internet browser shows the error page, put in http:// in the website bar of the web browser by putting in http://www.mywifiext.net.
- Whether you did setup the Netgear ex6150 extender but it can’t attach with the main WiFi network, look to see whether your Device Link light is off or could be red.
- Whether it is off try placing the PC or smartphone near to Netgear ex6150 extender.
If you don’t have WiFi network working, you will have to get an Ethernet cable to attach the PC to Netgear ex6150 extender.
NETGEAR EX6150 Setup – Mywifiext
- Turn on the extender and wait for the power light to boot up.
- Use any wifi device like a tablet, cellphone, laptop or kindle.
- Go to the wireless setting option on your respective device.
- Look for the Netgear_ext on the list of available networks.
- Connect your device with Netgear_ext.
- Now open any web browser on your wifi-enabled device and type www.mywifiext.net
- Netgear Ex6150 New extender setup page will appear on your screen
- Create a login account and follow the instructions to connect your Netgear AC1200 Setup.
How to enable Fastlane technology after Netgear EX6150 AC1200 setup?
FastLane Technology ensures that you get the greatest WiFi performance possible. Essentially, it provides a high-speed WiFi connection via a dedicated band that connects the WiFi router to the extender and a second band that connects the WiFi device to the extender.
The Netgear EX6150 FastLane is configured as follows:
- Connect your client device to a WiFi network.
- Then, open a web browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
- Navigate to the login page for the Netgear AC1200 EX6150 extender.
- Enter your username and password when prompted.
- Select the ‘FastLane’ option on the Netgear Genie page.
- You will now be presented with two choices: ‘Device-to-extender only in 2.4 GHz and extender-to-router only in 5 GHz’ and ‘Device-to-extender only in 5 GHz and extender-to-router only in 2.4 GHz’.
- Select an option and then press the Save button.
If you are stuck at any point while enabling FastLane Technology on your extender, please contact our specialists right away.
Netgear EX6150 hard reset process
If you have an issue or a problem with your Netgear ex6150 extender and wish to completely reset it, simply follow the procedures mentioned below to easily reset your Netgear ex6150 extender.
- Launch any web browser on a PC or smartphone connected to the Netgear ex6150 network.
- In the address box of your web browser, type www.mywifiext.net.
- After entering your email address and passcode, click the LOGIN button.
- If the Menu option displays in the internet browser, select it.
- From the Other Settings menu, choose Settings.
- Choose the RESET option.
The factory default settings for your Netgear ex6150 extender have now been restored.