NETGEAR EX6120 Network Router User Manual


 
Extender Network Settings
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AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender
When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available:
Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 5 GHz
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if your WiFi router
supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming
support the 2.4 GHz band.
Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 2.4 GHz
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if the devices that you
want to use for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your WiFi router
supports the 2.4 GHz band.
To activate FastLane mode:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web
browser
.
2. In the address field of your browser
, enter www.mywifiext.net.
3. When prompted, enter your email address and password.
4. Click the Menu icon
.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > FastLane.
6. Select the FastLane Technology radio button.
The page adjusts and displays two more radio buttons.
7. Select a radio button:
Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only
Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only
8. Click the Save button.
Your settings are saved.