Netgear EX6120 Extender Setup – Mywifiext.net

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Netgear distributed so many extenders with a lot of network ranges. One of them is Netgear EX6120 extender. The extender WiFi range is AC1200 and can easily be setup. So, let’s learn how to complete the Netgear EX6120 extender setup in home with mywifiext.net.

Netgear EX6120 Extender Setup:

There are two ways to connect the extender to the router and also there are two ways to manage its settings. Let’s learn all;

Netgear EX6120 Extender Setup with WPS

1. Just plug in the EX6120 extender in to the electric wall socket to provide power to it.
2. Then, press the extender WPS button on the extender (given on the side of the device).
3. Within 2 minutes, you must press the WPS button on the router (given somewhere on the back).
4. Now, you have to wait for some time and your devices will connect automatically.

Netgear EX6120 Extender Setup with Cable

• You must place the extender near to the router.
• Use the cable and insert one end to the router LAN port.
• Connect other end to the extender Ethernet port.
• Then you must power on the extender and router.

Configure EX6120 (AC1200) Extender via Computer

1. You have to connect your computer to the Netgear_ext with the LAN cable or SSID details.
2. Now, open the web browser (should be updated).
3. Then, type in URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250 in bar.
4. To search, just press the Enter button and you will get to the interface login page.
5. Here, you must type the admin username and password (find in the user manual of the device).

By clicking on the Login button, you will reach to the interface page, where you can easily configure all settings. Now, the Netgear EX6120 extender setup has been completed but you can also do with phone.

Manage EX6120 Settings via Nighthawk App

There is one more way to manage the settings which you can do with your phone. Just need the Nighthawk app installed in your device.

1. To access the app you can use the Admin username and password.
2. Then you will reach to the dashboard of the Nighthawk app.
3. From here, you can change WiFi password, update Netgear firmware and adjust frequency channels.

Now, you must take a look at some of the troubleshooting tips and solutions which you can use to dispel any technical issues.

Troubleshooting Tips

There are two major troubleshooting tips and solutions that must be applied, when user face problems like extender not working, or extender not getting internet.

Reboot Netgear EX6120 Extender

The first tips or solutions is to reboot the device, there are two ways to do that,

1. Plug out the device from the wall socket and plug it in again.
2. You will see the power button on the device, just press it for twice.

Reset Netgear EX6120 Extender

The last solution you must apply is factory reset the device, which will delete all settings and data from the extender. Just follow some steps to reset;

1. Find and long press the RESET button.
2. You have to use a pin or pen to press it.
3. After some time the device will reset and then you must re-configure it again.

The End Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to complete the Netgear EX6120 extender setup and how to configure it via mywifiext interface.