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New Features and Enhancements:

- Removed WEP key generation button.
- Supports CE, AU and IC DFS.
- Improved 2.4GHz throughput.

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed the issue where the access control does not work on mobile devices.
- Fixed the issue where the timeout message may show up abnormally, while downloading firmware from Netgear FTP server with Firefox.
- Fixed the issue where WPS process may cause a kernel panic.

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.

About Range Extender Firmware:

If you intend to apply this firmware, first go to the system information page of the extender and make sure that the currently applied version isn’t either newer or matching this release; you should get the downloadable package only after you have done this.

Updating to a new firmware can resolve vulnerability problems, fix various compatibility issues, enhanced existing features, correct different language-related errors, and improve overall performance and stability.

As for the installation steps, since there are numerous extender models, it would be best if you read and, above all, understand the update procedure before you proceed to applying the new firmware; this holds true even if you are a power user.

Bear in mind, that during the upgrade, you mustn’t use the device’s buttons or interrupt the process in any way. Doing so can cause serious malfunctions to the wireless extender.

Therefore, if this firmware satisfies your needs, get the desired version, and install it to your system; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will improve your device.