Netgear EX2700 Installation Guide
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1. device The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie launch a web browser and type www mywifiext net in the address field Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Channel Signal Security ngguest 100 WPA2 PSK KC3800 2 4G 100 WPA WPA2 PSK A NETGEAR90 5G_2GEXT 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR06 100 WPA2 PSK ngguest 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR34 100 WPA2 PSK JW s EX6100 NETGEAR34_2GEXT 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR75 96 WPA2 PSK Type the network password also called passphrase or security key in the Password field and click the Continue button In the Name field type the name SSID for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button settings for the Extender network 2 4GHz Network Name SSID ntgnvlan_EXT Vv Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box The settings are applied and the following screen displays You are now one step away from completing the installation Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz big n Wireless network name SSID ntgrwian_EXT Security Type WPA2 PSKIAES Passphrase Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network O2. press the WPS button on your router or access point The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green the Router Link LED lights and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network If the Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 7 3 Find the new extender network name The extender s wireless network name SSID changes to your existing WiFi network name with _EXT at the end of the name for example e Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName e New extended network name MyNetworkName_EXT Connect your WiFi devices to the new extender network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 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 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 on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal Connect with Web Browser Setup 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi network After the connection with the computer or mobile device is established the Device Link LED lights Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile
3. Installation N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700 aa NETGEAR 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 Router Device Link Link LED LED ROUTER DEVICE Power LED WPS LED Power On Off button NETGEAR Wa vavava WPS button Factory Reset Ethernet port button LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and C the router or access point Solid green Best connection iaai i Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and C a computer or mobile device Solid green Best connection DEVIGE Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Power LED Solid amber The extender is booting POWER Solid green The extender is po
4. at begin with 02 0F B5 to your router s MAC filter table 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 You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Netgear Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive 201 181 47 02 San Jose CA 95134 USA May 2014
5. he 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 am sure I have entered the correct password What can 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 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the network password in the correct field Will the extender work if connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable No The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point What are the user name and password to log in to the extender The user name is admin and the default password is password Both are case sensitive 13 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 Useasharpobjectsuchasa pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the bottom of the extender for at
6. least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber 2 Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to reboot The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings You can now access the extender from your web browser using the factory default settings I enabled a wireless MAC filter wireless access control or ACL on my router What should do when installing the extender 14 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 Disable the MAC filter on your router 2 Power on the extender and connect all of your wireless devices to the extender network 3 Make sure that the Router Link LED remains lit Launch a web browser and in the address field enter www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com A login screen displays 5 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Select Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses for computers and devices that are connected to the extender network 7 Add any MAC addresses th
7. n your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the Extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network Select a network to connect to Show All Mu netGearss_ext Secuni cc E My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue On iPads iPhones and MacBook computers this screen automatically closes 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 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 My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates 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 Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal i
8. s weak the first time you join the extender network the Router Link LED or Device Link LED is amber or red If this happens adjust the position of the extender If the Router Link LED is amber or red move the extender closer to the router If the Device Link LED is amber or red move the computer or mobile device closer to the extender 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 sen Blu ray player WiFi router 1 Setuptheextender For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page Si 2 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 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 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in t
9. wered on Off The extender is powered off WPS LED Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 A ws Blinking green A WPS connection is being established Off WiFi security is not enabled Note If the Router Link LED or Device Link LED is amber or red see Find the Best Location on page 10 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 to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network You can do this in one of two ways e Connect with WPS For more information see Connect with WPS on page 6 e Connect with web browser setup For more information see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 7 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 1 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender The WPS LED blinks 2 Within two minutes
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