Installation N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.
Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or mobile device. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Power LED Solid amber. The extender is booting. Solid green.
Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button.
Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 7. 1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
4. Connect your WiFi devices to the new extender network. Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. 5. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 6. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button. 7.
browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 3. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 4. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 5. In the Name field, type the name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button. You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box.
On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this screen automatically closes. 6. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network. Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices. 7. If the screen is still displayed on your computer or device, select the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button.
8. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 9. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection. Extender Blu-ray player WiFi router 1. Set up the extender. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. 2. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network.
For more information, see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 5. 3. Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device in to the Ethernet port on the extender. Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. 1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. 2. Launch a web browser and in the address field, enter www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com. A login screen displays. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure I have entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5.
I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the web browser setup guide? Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that you have a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or www. mywifiext.com in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1.
When the wireless device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter is enabled, the wireless device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. To allow the wireless device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the router. 1.
Technical Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
