Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto EX6100 del fabbricante NETGEAR
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EX6100 WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide.
2 Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.
3 Meet Y our Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel and Side Panel Router Link LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Access Poin.
4 LED Descriptions Note: If the Router Arrow or Client Arrow LED blinks, see Find the Best Location on page 12. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location. Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point.
5 Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender , apply power , and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router . Note: Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
6 Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a physical button on the router or access point. WPS does not support WEP network security . If you are using WEP security , see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8.
7 4. Find the new extender network name. The extender ’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _2GEXT or _5GEXT at the end of the name, depending on whether the extender is connecting to your WiFi network in 2.
8 Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup 1. Make sure that the switch on the extender is set to Extender . 2. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to one of the extender WiFi networks. The extender is dual band, so it has two WiFi networks: • 2.
9 4. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 5. T ype the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 6. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.
10 9. Enter names (SSIDs) for your new extender WiFi network in the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) fields and click the Continue button. Note: Y ou can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box.
11 10. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network. Use your password to connect. 11 . Select the check box and click the Continue button. 12. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal.
12 Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, an arrow LED blinks for two minutes. If this happens, adjust the position of the extender. No arrow LEDs are lit . The extender is in a good location. Left arrow blinks .
13 Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can use the extender to connect a device wirelessly to your WiFi router or access point.
14 T o connect an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point: 1. Set up the extender. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. 2. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 5.
15 Install the Extender as an Access Point Y ou can also use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new AC750 WiFi hotspot within your local network.
16 T o install the extender as an access point: 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Access Point . 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet jack that has access to your local area network (LAN).
17 Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender ’s settings. T o log in to the extender after the initial setup: 1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender ’s network. 2.
18 Frequently Asked Questions Y ou can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear .com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network security key (passphrase), and I am sure I have entered the correct passphrase.
19 I am connected to EX6100_NETGEAR_2GEXT or EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT and launched a browser . Why can’t I see the web browser setup genie ? T ry these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Client Link LED is green and that you have a valid IP address.
Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my .netgear .com . Y ou must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il NETGEAR EX6100 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del NETGEAR EX6100 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso NETGEAR EX6100 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul NETGEAR EX6100 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il NETGEAR EX6100, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del NETGEAR EX6100.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il NETGEAR EX6100. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo NETGEAR EX6100 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
