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Rsusca
Tutor
Dec 04, 2019
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EX6200 will not set up as access point

My EX6200 worked as an access point for years. I had to change its location and change the SSID. We I change the locatio, I also did a factory reset. Since them, I cannot access the web GUI to set it up as an access point. When I connect the Ethernet cable from the EX6200 to my computer and My router, I get an error with instructions for other Netgear model devices but not my EX6200. I can set it up as an extender if I set up wirelessly connecting to NETGEAR EXT WiFi. But not option for access point. I followed the instruction explicitly and still no luck.
I’m hoping someone in this forum can help.

Thank you
  • Rsusca's avatar
    Rsusca
    Dec 05, 2019
    I updated the firmware and I successfully set it up as an access point!
    I feel like an idiot because I knew it had to be something simple that I was missing.

    I appreciate your assistance.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 05, 2019

    What firmware is on the extender?

    What router are you using?

    How are you trying to do the install? Via app, a browser (which one), etc. 

    If you factory reset and then if you connect only the extender to the router and connect with computer wireless, are you able to go through setup? The instructions state that you can only connect via wireless in AP mode for devices (not router). 

    Have you tried a different browser or device to do the setup?

    • Rsusca's avatar
      Rsusca
      Tutor
      Dec 05, 2019
      Firmware Version V1.0.0.46_1.1.70
      I’m using My Fios Gateway router supplier by Verizon ( the EX6200 was working as an AP with this setup until I factory reset the EX6200)
      I’m trying to install via browser per the instructions provided by Netgear.
      You can only setup the EX6200 as an extender wirelessly. Netgear instructions state you must hardwire a computer to the EX6200 and hardwire the EX6200 to the router to set it up as an Access Point.
      I’ve tried setup with a PC and MAC using IE, Safari and Chrome Browsers with no luck.
      And the Netgear knowledge articles are no help.
      Thanks for your assistance.