NETGEAR EX6170 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Owner’s Manual

: August 6, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

NETGEAR EX6170 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Owner’s Manual
Boost your existing WiFi
Key Features
Package Contents
Connection Diagram
Physical Specifications
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
Security
Support
Warranty
References
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NETGEAR EX6170 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Owner’s Manual

Boost your existing WiFi

The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition boosts your existing WiFi and delivers greater wireless speed where the signal is intermittent or weak, giving you the improved range and connectivity you want for iPads®, smartphones, laptops and more. This Range Extender works with any standard WiFi router and is ideal for HD video streaming and gaming.

Key Features

Boost AC1200 WiFi—Improve the range of your existing AC1200 WiFi network.
Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—Extend 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi up to 1200Mbps and reduce interference.
FastLane Technology—Use both WiFi bands to establish one super high-speed connection; ideal for HD streaming and gaming.
Compatibility—Works with any standard WiFi router and supports 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices.
Ethernet Port—Connect a wired device like a gaming console or a smart TV to your WiFi network.
External Antennas—For better WiFi coverage
Two WiFi Modes—Extend existing WiFi connection or create a new WiFi access point.
CD-less setup—Great for mobile devices.

Package Contents

AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6170)
Quick start guide

Connection Diagram

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 55.17 x 67.17 x 39 mm (2.17 x 2.64 x 1.54 in)
Weight: 130 g (0.29 lb)

Technical Specifications

Standards:
- IEEE® 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
- IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz
- One (1) 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology
Wall-plug placement
NETGEAR Installation Assistant
Push ’N’ Connect using WPS1
Smart LED indicators
Access schedule

System Requirements

2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or gateway
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox®
20 or Safari® 5.1 or Google Chrome®
25.0 browsers or higher

Security

Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) and WEP

Support

90-day complimentary technical support

Warranty

http://www.netgear.com/warranty

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. www.netgear.com/support

¹ Works with devices supporting WPS.

For regulatory compliance information, visit www.netgear.com/about/regulatory

Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per square foot are not guaranteed and may vary due to differences in operating environments of wireless networks, including without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The product may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or is non-standard or outdated.

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support