Installation Manual

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1. Attach the antennas.

Remove the antenna caps. Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them

clockwise to tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double-check that

the antennas are properly tightened.

2. Turn on your extender.

Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical

outlet. Press the Power button if necessary.

3. Connect to your WiFi router.

Press the WPS button on the extender. The Link Rate LEDs and Device to Extender

LED blink green.

Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router. After a few

seconds, the 2.4 GHZ Link Rate LED lights green, indicating a good connection

between your WiFi router and your extender. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not

light, or the LED is blinking amber, try again. If the LED still does not light, follow the

instructions for No WPS button on the right.

4. Add a WiFi band.

If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band (not all routers do), and you want to

extend that band, repeat Step 3 and check that the 5 GHz Link Rate LED lights solid

green to confirm the connection.

5. Choose a location and check the signal strength.

Now that the extender is connected to your WiFi router, you can move it to a

location that will boost your WiFi range. The location you choose must be within the

range of your existing WiFi router network.

The Link Rate LEDs

help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router

connection is optimal. See Indicator LEDs on the back to learn how the LEDs show

the best connection.

If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer to your

WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED lights green.

6. Connect your WiFi devices.

Take your WiFi device to the location with poor WiFi router coverage. Connect your

WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the WiFi network.

Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4

GHz and 5 GHz extended networks.

For example, if your extender connects to the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your

extender uses your router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:

• Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample

• Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G

• Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample

• Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample

If your extender connects to the router’s 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your

router’s 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:

• Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample

• Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G

• Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G

• Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G

Note: Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network

name, only one WiFi network name is broadcast.

1. Attach the antennas.

Remove the antenna caps. Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them

clockwise to tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double-check that

the antennas are properly tightened.

2. Turn on your extender.

Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical

outlet. Press the Power button if necessary.

3. Connect to the extender.

Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet

connection:

• WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi

connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called

NETGEAR_EXT.

When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the

extender, the Client LED

lights.

• Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender

to an Ethernet port on your computer.

4. Connect your extender to your router with a web browser.

Launch a web browser and visit www.mywiﬁext.net.

The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.

Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network.

5. Choose a location and check the signal strength.

Move your extender to a new location that is about halfway between your router

and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be

within the range of your existing WiFi router network.

The Link Rate LEDs

help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router

connection is optimal. For more information, see Indicator LEDs.

If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer to your

router and try again until the Link Status LED lights amber or green.

AC1900 Nighthawk

WiFi Mesh Extender

Model EX7000

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Does your WiFi router have a WPS button?

Yes No (or not sure)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easy way to connect WiFi devices. The button might look like one of these:

May 2018

Summary of content (2 pages)

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AC1900 Nighthawk WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Does your WiFi router have a WPS button? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easy way to connect WiFi devices. The button might look like one of these: Yes No (or not sure) 1. Attach the antennas. 1. Attach the antennas. 2. Turn on your extender. 2. Turn on your extender. 3. Connect to your WiFi router. 3. Connect to the extender. Remove the antenna caps.
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AC1900 Nighthawk WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Front Panel and Side Panel Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. ¾¾ To log in to the extender: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in the address field of the browser.