Netgear extenders are at par when it comes to a blazing-fast internet. The Netgear EX6100 extender allows you to create a mesh WiFi network and access the internet even in hard-to-reach places. The performance of your Netgear EX6100 extender slows down when both bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz are connected to a device at the same time. Both the WiFi bands extend at the same time, reducing the WiFi performance. But, worry not.FastLane Technology allows the Netgear EX6100 extender to maximize its performance. With the help of FastLane Technology, you can access a faster internet for live streaming and playing HD games online. So, let’s find out what is FastLane Technology and how to enable it if you have Netgear EX6100 extender at home.
What is FastLane Technology?
By enabling FastLane Technology on your Netgear EX6100 extender, you can not only attain a higher WiFi speed but also improve its overall performance. FastLane Technology offers you two dedicated bands that are as follows:
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One band to connect your Netgear EX6100 extender and your WiFi-enabled device.
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The second band to connect your router and the Netgear EX6100 extender.
Do not enable FastLane Technology if all your WiFi devices and the router supports only one out of 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands.
Enabling FastLane Technology on the Netgear EX6100 Extender Provides You Two Options
Use the 2.4GHz band to connect to your WiFi devices and use the 5GHz band to connect your WiFi router. You can choose this option if your router supports the 5GHz band and your WiFi devices tsupport the 2.4GHz band.
On the other hand, if the WiFi devices support 5GHz and your router supports 2.4GHz, you can connect your WiFi devices with the 5GHz band and your router with the 2.4GHz band to establish a strong connection between your router and the Netgear EX6100 extender.
Steps to Enable FastLane Technology on Your Netgear EX6100 Extender
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To begin with, connect your PC or laptop to your extender’s Netgear_ext securely.
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Open an internet browser of your choice and go to the address bar.
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Type www.mywifiext.net in the address bar of your internet browser and hit Enter.
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The Netgear EX6100 extender login page will appear.
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Provide the default username and password of your Netgear EX6100 extender in the required fields.
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Click on the Log In button.
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Once logged in, you will get redirected to the Netgear Genie setup wizard.
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Click on Operating Mode under the Advanced option.
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FastLane Technology page appears.
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Click on FastLane Technology.
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As soon as you click on FastLane Technology, you will get two options:
Option 1: Device-to-extender in 5GHz only and extender-to-router in 2.4GHz only
For this, your WiFi device must support the 5GHz band as it will connect to your Netgear EX6100 using the 5GHz band only.
Option 2: Device-to-extender in 2.4GHz only and extender-to-router in 5GHz only.
For this, your WiFi router must support the 5GHz band. Keep in mind that this option is enabled by default.
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Select any one of the aforementioned options you want to use.
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Click on the Apply button.
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Your settings will be saved.
You might get disconnected from the Netgear EX6100 extender after changing the settings. Thus, connect your WiFi devices again to enjoy a seamless internet.
Important Points to Remember While Enabling Fastlane Technology On Netgear EX6100
Sometimes, users might face issues while enabling FastLane Technology on the Netgear EX6100 extender. So, keep these points in mind to enable FastLane Technology on your Netgear EX6100 extender successfully:
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The cable connections between your router and the Netgear EX6100 extender should be finger-tight.
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You can only enable the Fastlane technology on your Netgear EX6100 if you have performed Netgear EX6100 setup properly.
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Use an updated internet browser to access www.mywifiext.net. Also, clear the browsing history, cookies, and cache from your internet browser as it might prevent you from logging into your Netgear EX6100 extender.
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Enter the correct web address of your Netgear EX6100 extender. If you are unable to access it, try using the IP address instead.
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Fill in the default username and password carefully.
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Power cycle the whole WiFi network including your Netgear EX6100 extender, and WiFi devices, if you fail to enable FastLane Technology on your extender.
Summing Up
Faster internet is a priority in the dynamic world. If you don’t want to lag, enable the FastLane Technology on your Netgear EX6100 extender. We hope that you found this guide helpful to enable FastLane technology.
