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Extender Firmware Upload?
I am new at this game. I just purchased this extender. I connected. My computer whilst loading password to the new WIFI advised me that the new extender is no secure. I went to support and downlo...
DigDugDig wrote:I am new at this game. I just purchased this extender. I connected. My computer whilst loading password to the new WIFI advised me that the new extender is no secure.----that'd be wireless password more than likely. Unable to say 100% based off this limited info. I went to support and downloaded a firmware update. I unzipped the file and saved it in a seperate folder. The instruction manual says then click the UPLOAD Button. ---If you're following the guide, you log into the extender and go through its firmware update settings.
- On most models, select Settings > Firmware Update.
- If you do not see that option, select Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
I do not see any upload anything.
I am totally confused. Any help for a newbie?
DigDugDig
here's an article that walks you through it as well as a video.
https://kb.netgear.com/000057115/How-do-I-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-Range-Extender
Sorry, I read all that you alluded to and I watched the video. I am totally lost.
1) when I try to join the _2GEXT I am told there is a security problem and my computer will not allow me into the WiFi
2) when I join the _5GEXT and enter the address specified which looks something like "my wifi ext net". Then I receive a the screen that says "Not connected to extender". Then I enter the next instruction in the information you sent
"http // my wifi ext"( as the instuctions indicate for Windows) and I receive a page that says, "This Site Cannot Be Reached".
3) again like yesterday I begin to chase my tail running around in circles - I am not a moron, why is this so difficult?
I am prepared to return this extender. For goodness sake, they charge nealy $100.00 for a device that will not pass muster in the security features. Will not connect on one of the two bands. They suggest that you update firmware, the instructions take you into circles, nothing works.
Note: I update firmware on my printer, graphics card, and other components - I am no stranger to firmware. This is simply unacceptable.
I appreciate your attempt to help but it did not work. No doubt it is me that is the block head.
Sincerely,
DigDugDig
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the EX6120 has an ethernet connection. Simply connect a pc/laptop to it. (disable the wireless on the device you connect to it to prevent that device from defaulting back to the wireless connection)
Then try following the guide
Plemans,
Thank you for your patience with me.
Your suggestion has me confused.
I have a desktop with windows 10 and a couple of devices IOS phone and ipad, couple of music devices.
I have not tried to do anything with my ipad nor iphone.
I have only one ethernet port on the computer. I utilize that port to connect to the Comcast Router/Modem/WiFi.
You suggest that I run ethernet from my desktop to the extender and shut off the wifi. Again, I have only one ethernet port,
if I pull the line to router and shut off the wifi - I do not care how good a connection I have between the extender and the PC; everthing will end right then and there, Right?.
Can I run the ethernet between the extender and one of the ethernet ports on the Comcast unit whilst turning off WiFi at the desktop? will that do what you suggest?
Then you state, that I should follow the "guide". I am sorry but i seem to have so many prior instructions running around my head that I do not know what guide you are alluding to.
I have given consideration to skipping the Extender and just using this as an access point. Which is what I seem to think you are suggesting to me with regard to an end run around the problems that I have been incurring. Should I in your opinion hard wire this via ethernet cable and utilize the Access Point concept. If so, are there suggestions you would offer?
I have only one ethernet port on the computer. I utilize that port to connect to the Comcast Router/Modem/WiFi.
You suggest that I run ethernet from my desktop to the extender and shut off the wifi. Again, I have only one ethernet port,
if I pull the line to router and shut off the wifi - I do not care how good a connection I have between the extender and the PC; everthing will end right then and there, Right?.---Your internet connection will drop, correct. But you're doing this for setting up the extender. By hardwiring a pc/laptop into the extender and then using the installation wizard, setup tends to go smoother, easier. Once the extender is setup, just disconnect the pc/laptop from it and turn its wifi back on or reconnect it to the router.
Can I run the ethernet between the extender and one of the ethernet ports on the Comcast unit whilst turning off WiFi at the desktop? will that do what you suggest?---not really. its more comlicated than that.
Then you state, that I should follow the "guide". I am sorry but i seem to have so many prior instructions running around my head that I do not know what guide you are alluding to.---on the support site. Theres install guides for using wps and using the installation assistant. There's even video's for both. I'd recommend using the installation assistant.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/EX6120
I have given consideration to skipping the Extender and just using this as an access point. Which is what I seem to think you are suggesting to me----Not really. I was just having you hardwire it into a pc/laptop for setup since it tends to go smoother. with regard to an end run around the problems that I have been incurring. Should I in your opinion hard wire this via ethernet cable and utilize the Access Point concept. If so, are there suggestions you would offer?---You certainly can use it as an access point. It'll actually perform faster in access point mode than it does in extender mode becuase its hardwired in in access point mode. Single/dual band extenders actually lose 50% speed running in extender mode because they have to communicate router---extender and then extender----device and they can't do both at once. so if you have the possibliity of hardwiring it in and running it in extender mode, thats a good option.