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MelvinBigD
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Feb 25, 2023

Netgear 6100 ext

I have a Netgear 6100 Extender. I have a new router and wifi oassword. Need to re-set the extender. I cant connect to it. Any suggestions?

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    MelvinBigD wrote:
    I have a Netgear 6100 Extender. 


    Which one? The R6100 is a router, not an extender. The EX6100 is as extender. But there are other "6100s".

     


    MelvinBigD wrote:
    I have a new router and wifi oassword. Need to re-set the extender. 


     

    How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

    For more details, manuals are always a good place to start.


    Visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

    Look for the model number on the label on the device.

    You may have done that already. I can't tell from your message.

    I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

     

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User

      You have the EX6100? or what model do you have? 

      What new router did you get (model)?

      Factory reset the extender  and set it up using the installation assistant.
      To factory reset, push and hold the reset button for 7-15 seconds while powered on. 
      Here's a video of how to use the assistant. 
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVklshxBMk

      • LisaLisa71's avatar
        LisaLisa71
        Tutor

        PLEASE HELP!

        I have a ASUS router and a Netgear 6100 extender and had to factory reset the extender. Now I can see it on my laptop WiFi list but when I click it I'm not prompted to add password (as all assistants and guides say) but just get a screen saying "can't access url".

         

        When I go on the ASUS WiFi and log on to "mywifiext" I just get that I am "not connected to your extender's WiFi network". What am I doing wrong? 

         

        I've tried from my iPhone as well, the 2G SSID opens a login page but then says "Error when page opened, cannot connect to server". The 5G SSID keeps spinning/waiting

         

        Thank you!!!

        Lisa