NETGEAR EX6100 AC750 Mesh Range Extender
- Up to 1000 sq ft added coverage
- Up to 15 devices
- AC750, dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Same network name, smart roaming
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet port
- Works with any WiFi router
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plug-in WiFi extender that fills dead zones and reuses the same network name, with an Ethernet port for a wired device. It extends coverage, not your internet speed.
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ASIN: B00HHRP11CModel: EX6100Category: WiFi Range Extenders
Overview
Back bedrooms, home offices and backyards with weak WiFi gain coverage from the NETGEAR extender, which plugs into an outlet and repeats your router's signal. Devices roam under the same network name.
Smart roaming and an Ethernet port make it easy to fix one weak area. It cannot beat the speed of the router feeding it, and older AC speeds limit throughput.
Who it's for
Apartments and small houses with a single weak room get a quick fix. Large homes with many dead zones should consider a full mesh system.
Pros and cons
- Same network name for roaming
- Ethernet port for a console or TV
- Works with any router
- Only one Ethernet port
- Older WiFi standard
- Speed limited by the main router
Performance notes
Placement governs results: the extender must sit where the router's signal is still decent to relay it well. FastLane uses both bands to separate the link to the router from the link to devices.
Specifications
| Brand | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Model | EX6100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.39 kg |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.98 x 5.71 x 7.09 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Warranty & support | |
| Frequency Bands Supported | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 750 Mbps |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| BuiltIn Media | AC750 WiFi range extender, installation guide |
| Coverage | Up to 1000 sq ft |
| Security protocol | WEP, WPA/WPA2 |
| Max devices | 15 |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit RJ45 |
| Setup | Nighthawk app |
Frequently asked questions
Is the NETGEAR EX6100 a router?
No. It extends an existing router, gateway or cable modem with WiFi.
Will I need a new WiFi name with the EX6100?
No. It uses your existing network SSID for seamless roaming.
Can I plug a game console into the EX6100?
Yes. It has one Gigabit Ethernet port.
How do I set up the NETGEAR EX6100?
Use the Nighthawk app for setup.