Learn about and set up your GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender

This article covers the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender (GE6E220C). If you're looking for information about the Google Fiber Mesh Extender with Wi-Fi 6 (GFEX310), check out Learn about and set up your Mesh Extender with Wi-Fi 6.

When paired with the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router, the Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender (model number GE6E220C) provides up to 5,000 square feet of strong, steady Wi-Fi. 

It pairs exclusively with the Wi-Fi 6E Router (so you can’t use it with a non-GFiber router) and uses mesh technology to provide seamless coverage throughout your home. It also has tri-band Wi-Fi 6E that automatically selects the best signal for your devices.

The Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender can be paired wirelessly to the Wi-Fi 6E Router, but for optimal performance you can connect the extender to the router’s LAN port with an ethernet cable.

Tech Specs

Features Specifications
Wi-Fi

Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

  • 2.4GHz (2x2)
  • 5GHz (2x2)
  • 6GHz (4x4) 
Compatibility

802.11 ax (Wi-Fi 6, 6E)

802.11 ac (Wi-Fi 5)

802.11 a/b/g/n

LAN Ports

1 x 2.5G Ethernet port

1 x 1G Ethernet port

Mesh Wi-Fi Yes
Dimensions 4.9” H x 3.8” W x 3.6” D

Installation

During your professional installation, our technician will check your Wi-Fi coverage area to determine whether a Mesh Extender is needed for your home. If a Mesh Extender is needed, the technician will install the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router and Mesh Extender during the same appointment.

Some things to note:

  • The 2 Gig, 5 Gig, 8 Gig, and Business 2 Gig plans may include up to two Mesh Extenders. 
  • The Business 1 Gig plan does not include a Mesh Extender.

Finding the right spot in your home for your Mesh Extender

As a general rule, you’ll want to place the Mesh Extender about halfway between the router and the furthest location where Wi-Fi coverage will be needed. For example, if there’s a room or spot in the far end of your home that typically has a weak Wi-Fi signal, you’ll want to place it halfway between your router’s location and that spot.

How many Mesh Extenders can I use?

We recommend using up to two mesh extenders for a home network setup. You can purchase additional Mesh Extenders for $85 (but there is a limit of six Mesh Extenders per household and you may only order one additional extender at a time).

Please note that using too many extenders can negatively impact your internet speed. You should only add additional extenders if you notice Wi-Fi dead spots in your home. If you have questions or need support, feel free to contact us at any time.

Before you set up your Mesh Extender

The process of setting up your Mesh Extender is referred to as pairing, since you’ll be connecting (or pairing) it to your router. You can do this either wirelessly, which we recommend, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect to the router.
First, you’ll need a few things to get connected:
  • Your new GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender
    A drawing of the front and back of the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender (model GE6E220C).
  • One power adapter
  • One Ethernet cable
  • The Google Fiber app (optional)
    Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions for setting up your Mesh Extender, and you can also manage your network and account all from one place. Download the Google Fiber Mobile App from the Google Play Store or App Store and take full control of your GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router and Mesh Extenders.
    A mobile phone with the Google Fiber logo, a QR code linking to the Google Fiber app, and the words "Download the Google Fiber app for iOS and Android"

Step 1: Turn on your Mesh Extender

Place your Mesh Extender a few feet away from the router and plug it into a power outlet. At first, the status light will turn solid white. This may take up to 4 minutes.

If you’re using the Google Fiber app, press “Continue.”

Step 2: Pair the Mesh Extender with your router

Press the WPS button on the back of your router. Then, press the WPS button on the bottom of your Mesh Extender (both buttons are circled in the image below).

A drawing of the back of the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router (model GR6EXX0C), and the base of the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender (model GR6E220C). The WPS button on both devices is circled in red.

The WPS lights on both the router and extender will start blinking. Once the router and Mesh Extender have paired successfully, the Mesh Extender status light will turn solid green. This may take up to 4 minutes.

If you’re using the Google Fiber app, press “Continue.” The app will let you know when your Mesh Extender connection is successful

Step 3: Move your Mesh Extender to its new location

Once the connection has been established, unplug the Mesh Extender and place it in the location that you plan to use it — ideally, about halfway between the router and the area with poor Wi-Fi signal. Plug it in, and turn the power on again. The status light on the front of the Mesh Extender will turn solid green once it’s powered on and connected to the router.

Note: If the status light is blinking red, check out the "Troubleshooting tips" section below.

If you want to run a speed test, stand next to your router or the extender and run a speed test using the Ookla Speed Test App or the Google Fiber app.

Connecting via Ethernet cable

Both of the Mesh Extender’s Ethernet ports can be used to connect devices to your network. To connect the Mesh Extender to the router using an Ethernet cable:

  1. Connect a Cat6 (or better) ethernet cable from an Ethernet LAN port on your Wi-Fi 6E Router to the Ethernet port on the back of the Mesh Extender.
  2. Plug your Mesh Extender into power using the power supply cord.
  3. Wait for the Mesh Extender’s status LED to turn solid green, indicating it has connected (paired) successfully. This may take up to 5 minutes.

Troubleshooting tips

If your Mesh Extender is offline, please verify that it is plugged into a power source and is close enough to the router to get a Wi-Fi signal. If your extender needs to be paired to the router, please follow the instructions above or use the Google Fiber app to pair it to your router.

If your Mesh Extender isn’t responding, you can use a pen or an unfolded paper clip to push the Reset button on the base for at least 10 seconds to reset it to factory default settings. The Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender will restart and apply the factory default settings. You’ll need to pair it again with the Wi-Fi 6E Router after performing a factory reset.

The underside of the GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender (GE6E220C). The Reset button is a small red circle in the lower-left quadrant.

Light statuses on the Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender

Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender light status Cause Action

Blinking Green

The Mesh Extender is starting up.

No action needed.

Solid White

The Mesh Extender is ready to pair with the Wi-Fi 6E Router.
  • Make sure the extender is within a few feet of the router.
  • Press the WPS buttons on the bottom of the Mesh Extender and on the back of the router. The lights on both devices will start blinking.
  • The status LED on the Mesh Extender will turn solid green to indicate it has connected (paired) successfully.

Blinking White

The Mesh Extender is pairing with the Wi-Fi 6E Router. Wait for the process to complete. This can take up to four minutes.
Solid Green The Mesh Extender is connected (paired) to the Wi-Fi 6E Router. No action needed.
Solid Red The Mesh Extender has lost its Wi-Fi connection. Move the extender closer to the router and try re-pairing it by following the steps above.

 

 

Was this helpful?

How can we improve it?
Search
Clear search
Close search
Google apps
Main menu