The NETGEAR WiFI Range Extender AC1200 Setup & Extender Review - (FAST INSTALL)
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- This video show you how to setup NETGEAR WiFi extender AC1200, Model NETGEAR EX6150 with review. This WiFi Repeater and WiFi Range Extender setup/install is done in detailed steps. You can extend you work from home wifi out to all areas of your house and eliminate those wifi dead spots. Even get the a wifi signal outside on your patio with the NETGEAR AC1200 extender. The NETGEAR extender setup allows you to connect the wifi repeater up as a wireless connection or AP Access Point via Ethernet cable to your primary wifi router/modem. This NETGEAR repeater can be setup in a few minutes so you can get a extended wifi signal out to those areas in your house where you want more gaming FPS or a better wifi connection for office work at home. Get faster wifi and faster internet where you need it with the NETGEAR wifi extender AC1200 with wifi antenna boosters.
The best way to extend wifi is by using a wifi extender that repeats your wifi signal to a greater distance like the NETGEAR AC1200 wifi range extender AC1200. It's like having a wifi amplifier so you can get more wifi bars and stonger signals at greater distances from your wifi router.
Some important things to remember are:
1) If your WiFi repeater is to close to your main router, they will compete against each other's signal since they are both on the same WiFi channel, 1,6, or 11. So you must distance the WiFi extender far enough away to so the channels don't overlap each other. This will only slow down your LAN/WLAN. Hence, defeating your reason for installing a Wireless-n WiFi repeater to begin with!
2) I believe in surge protectors. Put your wireless repeater on one. Protect it against power outages and AC surges. You might just call it network or electronic insurance, just like car insurance or auto insurance for your box. Don't let the power company kill your new WiFi repeater extender during the night or day when you are not home.
3) Set up can be done by a laptop, computer desktop/tower, tablet or cell phone with WiFi connectivity with an Internet Browser. But it can also be done by a hard wired RJ45 LAN cable too. See my last note for instructions on how to use a RJ45 cable for setup.
4) Don't allow yourself into thinking that this is a WiFi router. A WiFi repeater router, a network WiFi repeater extender are two entirely different dogs. A router routes internet information and the other extends and/or repeats the information on a network that a router routes from the Internet out onto your network. Think of this device more as a WiFi range extender. Some times it's also refer to as a router range extender, a repeater extender, wifi booster extender or wireless router extender. But they all just repeat your wireless signal halfway between your wifi router and where you want to set up shop. How to Expand Your Wireless Range across your house or yard using this cheap made in China no name no brand Wireless repeater for all your computer devices including cell phones.
Here are my thoughts and review about this WiFi repeater from NETGEAR:
1) It feels and looks solid and well built.
2) It's an Easy WiFi Extender to install and setup.
3) The signal strength is strong and constant. Normally get 3 to 5
WiFi bars on this WiFi repeater when placed mid way between the main home WiFi router and the WiFi laptop, desktop, tablet, Play Station, mobile phone and wireless devices.
4) The NETGEAR AC1200 range extender EX6150 was price below $100.00.
5) The display LED lights on this wireless repeater are bright, clear and easy to read.
6) No over heating issues. Barely gets hot.
7) Is this a excellent and best wifi extender for gaming with improved FPS? Yes!
8) Does it eliminate Wi-Fi Dead Zones? Yes.
9) Do I like it? Yes! Would I buy it again? Yes!
Keep in mind that this NETGEAR Repeater works with all NETGEAR WiFi routers and mostly all other brands of WiFi routers too.
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Thank you so much for making this video! It was a great help. I got the Wi-Fi extender off of Amazon and the manual gave the wrong web address to type in once I connected to the extender network. That was the one piece that was missing I could not figure out. So now my Wi-Fi extender is all set up and I'm flying! Thank you again!
Fantastic! You're Welcome.
When I set up my Netgear extender up, I didn't use the Netgear website. I used the AT&T setup. All I did was pressed the WPS on my modem and on the extender and they connected.
Can you do a video using the app. The AC1200 only comes with a little card that tells you to follow the app for installation. Warning to all I had to update my Netgear router software before I could connect the Netgear extender. I think it ends up using the same network name as your router. I do not see "_EXT" anywhere? Also, on the app it says the my R7000 (router) is "connected locally" and 2nd listing the R7000 is "connected via Anywhere Access" - if I tap on the 3 dots it asks if I want to "remove device"
I set mine up through the net gear app and it didn’t give me a new network name it kept the same 2 names. It seems to work but it’s strange how I don’t have “ext” at the end of my wifi name
Mine is doing the same. Any updates?
@@qualitygamingchannel5051 you find anything out about it?
If I use Roku or my downstairs PC, I bring the extender downstairs to get the best signal.
Mine says cannot connect to this network
were you able to fix this?
@@biancaalexis6759I guess not but mine works fine
How should we set the antennas?
Move, test, check, test.
Thanks, Nick. My man cave is in the basement and the WIFI reception is terrible. Do you think this will help?
It should.
Thanks, Nick. I just did a walk around tracking signal strength. As soon as I walk into my room the signal goes from 30.4 Mbps to 0.47 Mbps. I also cross under the main HVAC ducts as I enter the room. The signal is being blocked by the ductwork ... I think. Going to order the extender right now.
Keep in mind that extender location is the key to a good solid signal.
@@nickscomputerfix Right. Thank you.
Is there a way to make it automatically connect without having to switch networks to the extender
Speedtest?
Hello Nick is this the best WiFi extender to buy now currently. As you have reviewed the EX6110, n300 & tp link previously
I just need to boost the signal to reach the ring outdoor cam
Also will this help with microsoft teams calls as sometimes teams disconnects
Can I have some devices connected to my normal router and some to the extender or do all devices need to be connected one of these
Thanks for your help
Both Netgear and Tp Link are good brands and make many different Extender models. Models with dual bands 2.4ghz and 5ghz are best. Yes, you can connect devices to wifi router or extender.
I was able to enter network password, but after that I was not able to advance to enter extender's secure password, as it is open not secured. when i clicked on continue, the web page says not found or some kind. what should I do?
Suggestions: 1) You most likely will need to perform a repeater reset by using the RESET button (press and hold for a REAL 12-14 seconds) while it's plugged into a wall outlet and power is on, then release the RESET button and go through the setup steps again as shown in my video. 2) Move the extender closer to your wifi router/modem. 3) Also when setting it up, it's important to double check that you are using the correct wifi password to connect to your router/modem with the Extender during set up or you will not be able to make a connection to your new WiFi Extender or have no Internet connection.
@@nickscomputerfix
1) I did reset. 2) the Netgear EX6150 is right next to my Deco M5 AC1300 router; there is another M5 unit used as extender 40 ft away.
I noticed: when Netgear EX6150 is connected, my computer shows my internet connected to Deco M5 is lost/disconnected. Any idea why?
Sorry for the delay reply. So many videos and so many comments to respond to, hope you understand. Suggest you make sure which wifi router you are making a connection to, you have 2 M5 routersif I understand you correctly. It will help if you make sure you are connecting to your Primary wifi M5 router and not the M5 being used as an extender. At this point I suggest again you will need to: 1) You most likely will need to perform a repeater reset by using the RESET button (press and hold for a REAL 12-14 seconds) while it's plugged into a wall outlet and power is on, then release the RESET button and go through the setup steps again as shown in my video. 2) Move the extender closer to your wifi router/modem. 3) Also when setting it up, it's important to double check that you are using the correct wifi password to connect to your router/modem with the Extender during set up or you will not be able to make a connection to your new WiFi Extender or have no Internet connection.
Hello, once I set up my extender and move it to a desired area. The extender network does not pop up. Any comments?
Extender location is the primary key to getting the best signal quality and most distance out of any extender not just this one. You might experience interference problems, cut offs, signal drops, or no/lost signal, for example: thick walls or floors, other electronic equipment or extender might be to far away from router...etc. Test until you find the best sweet spot somewhere mid way between your Primary Router and your Wifi device connecting to the extender.
Im not getting the netgearEXT on my wifi.... any help?
1) Did you try moving it closer to your router/modem? 2) Did you change the SSID name to something different during the setup?
No. For some reason it’s just not working
You most likely will need to perform a repeater reset by using the RESET button (press and hold for a REAL 12-14 seconds) while it's plugged into a wall outlet and power is on, then release the RESET button and go through the setup steps again as shown in my video. Also when setting it up double check that you are using the correct wifi password to connect to your router with the Extender during set up.
@@nickscomputerfix Got it! Had to reset it and go through the app since I have a nighthawk app. Everything is set now. Thank you
@@aYgo_1 I used the app and I think it's using the same name as my router. Did you rename it somehow and add _EXT?
Why doesn't the Netgear window open when I switch to Netgear?
You actually have to type the web address into a browser. Same thing happened to me.
@@sweetbabyasia Thanks will try....
What was the result? How far extra did it work? Do you plug it in your house or in any outbuildings? Thanks.
Good questions. Not easy answers. Extender location is the primary key to getting the best signal quality and most distance out of any extender not just this one. You might experience interference problems, cut offs, signal drops, or no signal at all, for example: thick walls or floors, other electronic equipment or extender might be to far away from router...etc. Test until you find the best sweet spot somewhere mid way between your Primary Router and your Wifi device connecting to the extender, then plug it into an AC outlet and test signal quality. This will give you the best consistently solid and strongest signal quality from this or any other extender to your wifi device.
@@nickscomputerfix Thanks Nick. I was hoping to boost the signal to my workshop about 30m away from the house here in Australia, where I have an old laptop in use via wifi. It is so slow it's frustrating. Did I see you are on 150Mbps? Our home package is for 25Mbps over wireless Broadband from the towers a few Kms away. We are lucky if the signal strength indicators ever get to be green instead of the orange we see all the time from the tower to us. So being able to boost it from the house to the outside would be a real bonus. One day we will get a decent supply which will improve things hopefully. Thanks again.
I'm glad I could help. 👍😎
I bought this one. I set up asked. Now do I connect to my old wifi or do I connect to this device?
Here's a question could you connect to a Xfinity hotspot with this?
Yes, as long as the extender is connecting to a 2.4 GHz to 2.4GHz or 5GHz to 5Hz and is using the same or supports same encryption protocol. Not all hotspots will be compatible because of new emerging WiFi encryption standards. So it might be hit or miss.
Thanks, I need this!
Happy to help. Enjoy!
I have Spectrum internet, after I complete these steps, can I unplug the extender and plug it in anywhere in the house or will I have to complete all the steps again?
With any extender you will need to test best placement location until you find the best sweet spot somewhere mid way between your Primary Router and your Wifi device connecting to the extender. This will give you the best consistently solid speed and strongest signal quality from the extender to your wifi device.
when i press next it doesnt go to the next page why??
I have not been able to get the ext wifi network to show up for so long, i have reset it multiple times, and when the green light pops up, the ext network is still not there, i also moved it close to my router and it still didnt work. Any fixes?
After resetting the extender also try powering off and back on your router/modem too.
it fails to find IP address for spectrum router and tmobile router. i've called both companies.. not compatible with spectrum.and only works with ethernet direct connect.
I only get 90 mbit instead of 250. Although its connected via ethernet cable. I also checked the cables, they are not the problem. Anyone has an idea what the problem might be?
Suggestions: 1) Check your specs for your Ethernet port on your laptop/computer, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port. 2) Check your specs for your Ethernet port on your computer, 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports. The speed on the Netgear Extender is 10/100/1000 Ethernet port.
Hello Nick, Every time I type in my network password, it says "Incorrect". Any suggestions?
Normally you might get that response when the extender is not configure correctly and needs to be reconfigured: 1) You most likely will need to perform a repeater reset by using the RESET button (press and hold for a REAL 12-14 seconds) while it's plugged into a wall outlet and power is on, then release the RESET button and go through the setup steps again as shown in my video. 2) Move the extender closer to your wifi router/modem. 3) Also when setting it up, it's important to double check that you are using the correct wifi password to connect to your router/modem with the Extender during set up or you will not be able to make a connection to your new WiFi Extender or have no Internet connection.
When i plug in Netgear, the Router & Client links flash on & off quickly, & the power light is red.
Suggestion: Try resetting extender and go through the setup procedure again as shown in my video. Also, check your wifi password to make sure it's correct when setting up extender to connect to your wifi router.
Make sure to include the Model Number. This was not the device I have despite it being a NETGEAR WiFI Range Extender AC1200.
That net gear website won’t pull up for me
Suggest: reset extender and go back through the setup again.
Mine has a orange light what does that mean
Weak signal, red means poor signal and no color means no signal