NETGEAR EX6200 User manual

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Contents
Experience Next-Generation WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optimize Your WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Share Files Across Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Boost Your Video Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Change Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Experience Next-Generation WiFi
Your new WiFi extender supports the 802.11ac networking
standard. This new standard offers better speed, improved
reliability, and more range than older WiFi networking standards.
Your extender is backward compatible with prior WiFi standards.
However, to get the benefits of 802.11ac, your router must
support the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard.
To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit
http://www.netgear.com/landing/80211ac/.

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Optimize Your WiFi
The NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app provides detailed information to
help you optimize your WiFi home network. To install the app, visit
the Google Play store or scan the QR code.
The WiFi Analytics app provides the following:
•Network status. Get an overview of all available WiFi
networks, including signal strength, channel, security protocol,
MAC address, and more.
•Channel interference. Identify crowded and clear WiFi
channels and get channel connection recommendations.
•Signal strength. Determine the data rate available in various
locations in your home.

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Share Files Across Your Network
You can share data that is stored on most common USB storage
devices across your network with ReadySHARE® USB Storage
Access.
To access a USB device from a Windows computer:
1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB 3.0 port on the
extender.
2. Select Start > Run.
3. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
4. Click the OK button.
USB 3.0 port

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To access a USB device from a Mac:
1. Insert your USB storage drive into the USB 3.0 port on the
extender.
2. In Finder, select Go > Connect to Server.
3. In the Server Address field, type smb://readyshare as the
server address.
4. Click the Connect button.
To change the ReadySHARE folder name on the extender:
If you have a NETGEAR router that supports ReadySHARE, the
router’s default ReadySHARE folder name is \\readyshare. The
extender’s default ReadySHARE folder name is also
\\readyshare. You can change the extender’s default
ReadySHARE folder name so that you can tell the folders apart.
1. Open a browser on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone and visit
www.mywifiext.net.
2. Log in using the following credentials:
•User name. admin
•Password. password
3. Select USB Storage > Advanced Settings.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays.

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4. In the Network/Device Name field, type a new name.
Note: After you change the network/device name, the folder name
also changes.
5. Click on the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Boost Your Video Streaming
Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane™
Technology. FastLane Technology connects to your router using one
band and connects to your devices using another band. Because a
band is dedicated to each function, performance is enhanced.
To activate FastLane mode:
1. Connect to the extender’s WiFi network.
2. Open a browser on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone and visit
www.mywifiext.net.
3. Log in using the following credentials:
•User name. admin
•Password. password
If you changed the default password, enter the password you
created.

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4. Select Advanced > Operating Mode.
The Operating Mode screen displays.
5. Select the FastLane Technology radio button.
6. Review the two FastLane Technology options and choose the
band–either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz–that is compatible with most of
your devices.
If you are not sure which band your devices use, check your user
manuals or search the Internet.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.

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Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
You can use your extender to wirelessly connect as many as five
Ethernet-enabled devices, such as smart TVs, game consoles, and
Blu-ray players, to your WiFi router or access point at gigabit
speeds.
After your set up your extender, plug the Ethernet cable from a
device directly into the extender’s gigabit Ethernet port.
Ethernet ports

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Connect a Printer
To connect a printer to your extender and enjoy wireless printing
from your laptop and other devices, use your extender’s
ReadySHARE Printer feature.
To set up your printer:
1. See if your computer already has the printer driver software
installed.
A printer driver is the software that enables your computer to
communicate with your printer.
If your computer has printer driver software installed, go to
Step 2.
If your computer does not have printer driver software already
installed, follow these steps:
a. Locate the printer driver software for your computer.
It usually comes on a CD in the box with your printer. You
can also download the latest software from your printer
manufacturer’s website.
b. Insert the CD or launch the download.
The driver guides you through the installation.