EX6100 Firmware Version 1.0.0.28
New Features and Enhancements
- New look-and-feel on web GUI.
- Fixed the issue that fixed IP settings cannot be saved. Whenever there were any settings changed, fixed IP would be changed to DHCP client.
- Fixed the issue that fixed 2.4G channel cannot be saved. Whenever there were any settings changed, the channel would be changed to AUTO.
- Fixed the issue that EX6100 cannot switch to another root AP in the profile automatically in some cases.
To Upgrade
Note: To avoid wireless disconnect issue during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with wired connection.
- Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to re-enter them manually.
- Download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.
- Log in to the device using a Web browser. The URL is http://www.mywifiext.net.
- Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
- Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
- Click Upload. While the firmware is loading, do not interrupt the upgrade process.
Important Note:
- The upgrade process is completed when the on screen progress bar completes.
- EX6100 don’t have power LED. It has three LED's above the LAN LED.
- If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn't display correctly during firmware upgrade, please see the two arrows LED (Device to Extender LED). During upgrading, this LED will blink amber. After firmware upgrade is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady green color.
- Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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