How to Update Firmware on Netgear EX6150 Extender?

Netgear WiFi extender firmware works on various security and networking protocols. Netgear often releases firmware updates to improve the implementation of the device functions as well as to eliminate the  minor bugs and errors with the previous firmware version. Firmware updates also provide new features.

If you encounter problems while performing EX6150 firmware update, then you are on the right page for the resolution. Here, we will discuss the best and handy steps to update the firmware of your Netgear EX6150 wireless extender.

So, let's get the ball rolling!

How Do I Update the Netgear EX6150 Extender Firmware?

  • Ensure that you have a strong home internet connection.
  • Now, turn off your home WiFi router and  computer.
  • You need an Ethernet cable to connect your home WiFi router to Netgear EX6150.
  • Once you have properly set up the wired connections, turn on your modem (if you have) and the wireless router.
  • Wait for few minutes and let the LEDs  turn into solid green.
  • After that, turn on your Netgear EX6150 wireless extender.
  • Again you need to wait for 2-3 minutes until the extender's LED not turn into solid.
  • Now, turn on your computer.
  • Run any web browser on your computer. I refer the Google Chrome for Windows OS and Safari for MAC X OS.
  • Type mywifiext.net in the address bar and hit  the 'Enter' key.
  • You will land on the Netgear WiFi extender setup page.
  • Fill the Netgear EX6150 extender default login credentials in the correct field. If you have changed the login credentials, then try them.
  • Hit on the 'Menu' icon.
  • Click on the 'Maintenance' option and then the 'Firmware Update' option.
  • A new option named 'Check Online' will pop-up on the screen. Hit on that option.
  • If any new EX6150 Firmware update is available, simply follow the on-screen instructions to update the wireless range extender.
  • As the firmware update process completes, the wireless range extender will automatically restart.
Once the device again fired up, now connect  any device with netgear_ext wireless network. Open the web browser on your device and try to access any website to test the internet connectivity and proper functioning of extender after the firmware update.

How Important a Netgear EX6150 Firmware Update Is?

Firmware updates play a vital role in improving the performance of your wireless range extender. Netgear EX6150 firmware update makes the device more efficient and leads to enhance the performance and speed.

Extender firmware updates improve  operational functionality of your device and provide new features. It also either fixes or eliminates  various previous issues that might be developed during the old firmware update.

Sum Up

We hope our article on Netgear EX6150 firmware update will help you at its best. If you still have any query or question related to extender firmware update or Netgear WiFi extender setup, please response to us via comments. We will surely help you out.

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