Netgear EX6120 setup

Your existing wireless network’s range can be extended with the Netgear EX6120 setup.There are WiFi speeds of up to 1200 Mbps available. The Netgear AC1200 EX6120 has a sleek design that will blend in with your existing decor.

Any normal WiFi router will operate with the extender. Thanks to the external antenna, WiFi coverage and speed are boosted throughout the house.

Netgear EX6120 setup by manual method

To manually perform Netgear EX6120 setup, follow the steps below:

• To begin, make sure your Netgear AC1200 EX6120 extender is turned on.
• Place your Netgear AC1200 extender close to your existing router.
• Connect the extension to a power source after that.
• Wait until the Power LED becomes solid green before proceeding.
• If the Power LED does not illuminate, press the Power button.
• Connect a PC or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
• Search for and connect to a WiFi network using the WiFi connection manager on your WiFi-enabled PC or mobile device.
• Use an Ethernet wire to connect your Netgear EX6120 AC1200 extender.
• Use a web browser on a computer or mobile device to access the Netgear EX6120 configuration web-based website. If you’re having trouble logging in, please contact one of our specialists for help.
• The installation assistance is now clearly visible on the screen.
• To connect your extender to an existing WiFi network, follow the on-screen Netgear EX6120 setup instructions.
• Move the extender to a more convenient location.
• If you don’t get a signal, move the extension closer to your router and try again until the LED turns green.
• Your client devices can now join to the enlarged WiFi network.

Netgear AC1200 setup through WPS push button | EX 6120

Follow these steps for the Netgear EX6120 setup using WPS:

• Connect the power source to the Netgear AC1200 mesh extender (EX6120).
• Make sure your WiFi router and extender are both in the same location.
• When you’re finished, plug your Netgear wifi extender into an electrical socket.
• Wait for the Power LED on the EX6120 to become green.
• On your wifi range extender, press the WPS button.
• Now, on your repeater, push the WPS button.
• If the Netgear EX6120 Link Status LED lights white, the connection between your router and extension is fine.

Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band, the first time you push the WPS button, your booster will try to connect to the router’s 5 GHz band. If your extender fails to connect to the router’s 5 GHz band for the first time, it may cause a slew of issues during the Netgear extender setup. You can contact our expert specialists as soon as possible to resolve such issues.

• Move the extender to a more convenient location.
• You can now use the extended network to connect your smart devices, such as computers and mobile phones. For its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz enlarged networks, your extender needs to employ the same WiFi network settings as your router.

Netgear AC1200 EX6120 firmware update

Is your WiFi extender behaving weirdly lately? Is it still not providing the necessary speed after a successful Netgear extender setup? To upgrade the firmware on a Netgear EX6120, follow these steps:

• To begin, ensure that your AC1200 WiFi extender is turned on.
• Join a Wifi connection with a PC, laptop, or mobile device.
• Open your favorite web browser after that.
• Use your mywifiext.net account and password to log in to your extender.
• Select Firmware Upgrade from the drop-down option in the Settings menu.
• Then, on the following screen, select Check.
• If a new firmware version for the Netgear AC1200 EX6120 is available, click the Yes button.
• Allow time for the Netgear AC1200 extender firmware to update.

Netgear EX6120 setup

When a user forgets his or her password and desires to retrieve it, a factory reset is the procedure that should be followed in the majority of cases. You’ll need a paperclip or a toothpick to reset the Netgear EX6120. It will immediately remove all of your personal information, including your password, username, and SSID, and ready your extender for the fresh configuration procedure when you execute the factory reset.

The procedures to resetting the Netgear EX6120 are as follows:

• Connect a power outlet to your Netgear EX6120.
• Take a hard-pointed tool like a toothpick or a paperclip.
• Locate the factory reset button and push it for 8-10 seconds with a toothpick.
• Within a minute, it will reboot automatically, and you will be able to begin the fresh setup procedure.

The Netgear EAX12 reset operation is now complete. Please contact us at our toll-free hotline or via live chat if you require assistance with any step. Our technical support team is accessible at all times to help you.