Connecting extender to router

Question

I have a Netgear AC1200 WiFi Router, model R6120. I bought a Netgear Wifi Range Extender AC1200, mdl EX6110

Followed instructions for WPS (wtf is that?) for two steps and got stuck/supified. Step # 2 says ....within two minutes push WPS button on router. NO WPS BUTTON on my router. Only buttons avaialbe are on/of and reset. So what now?

Then I tried Netgear Installation Asst. Again a brick wall.....step one: connect to your extender and device LED lights. So far so good. #2 says launch a web browser. Can't do that 'cause extender not hooked to router yet. Well duh. #3yad yada. #4 ...follow the prompts to connect your extender to existing wifi. how in the hell does one go on the internet with an extender that isn't hooked to the router?

FURRYe38 · Answer

https://kb.netgear.com/96/What-is-Wi-Fi-Protected-Setup-WPS
https://kb.netgear.com/22035/How-do-I-set-up-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-range-extender-using-WPS
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Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for Smart WiFi Router products:https://community.netgear.com/t5/General-WiFi-Routers-Non/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-general
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.&nbsp;https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you

plemans · Answer

If you're struggling with the installation using the WPS setup method, you could always use the installation assistant.&nbsp;
Tends to work better in my opinion.&nbsp;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVklshxBMk

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