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...network security. You can do this in Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your existing WiFi network. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in one ...Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 6. • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the side panel of the extender. Connect to your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing...
...network security. You can do this in Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your existing WiFi network. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in one ...Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 6. • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the side panel of the extender. Connect to your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing...
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... closer to the extender. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete...
... closer to the extender. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete...
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...router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Note that is optimal. 12 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that you must be within the range of your extender, click the Skip Registration link. 13. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for ...the Power LED to complete the setup. Use the Router Link LED to -router connection is about halfway between your extender before you choose a spot where the extender-to help you can use NETGEAR...
...router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Note that is optimal. 12 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that you must be within the range of your extender, click the Skip Registration link. 13. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for ...the Power LED to complete the setup. Use the Router Link LED to -router connection is about halfway between your extender before you choose a spot where the extender-to help you can use NETGEAR...
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Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete.... • If the Device Link LED is red, your computer or WiFi device to the extender until the Router Link LED lights amber or green....
Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the router and try again. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete.... • If the Device Link LED is red, your computer or WiFi device to the extender until the Router Link LED lights amber or green....
Product Data Sheet
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... supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). ft. For indoor use only. are for 90 days from date of purchase when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *24/7 basic technical support provided for reference purposes only. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Package Contents Support Security • WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) • Installation guide...
... supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). ft. For indoor use only. are for 90 days from date of purchase when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *24/7 basic technical support provided for reference purposes only. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Package Contents Support Security • WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) • Installation guide...
User Manual
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...the Power On/Off button on your WiFi router. The WPS LED on the side panel of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender The extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Press the WPS... button on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Place the extender, apply power...
...the Power On/Off button on your WiFi router. The WPS LED on the side panel of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender The extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Press the WPS... button on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Place the extender, apply power...
User Manual
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... _EXT at the end of the extender. 8. MyNetworkName • New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT 4. The location that you use a web browser to connect the extender to your computer or WiFi device. The New Extender Setup page displays. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Unplug the extender and move it still does not...
... _EXT at the end of the extender. 8. MyNetworkName • New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT 4. The location that you use a web browser to connect the extender to your computer or WiFi device. The New Extender Setup page displays. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Unplug the extender and move it still does not...
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... new extended WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button. Complete the fields and click the NEXT button. 6. Wait for your computer or WiFi device is connected before you log in Step 8. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Note: To connect additional devices, repeat Step 9. 10. N300 WiF Range Extender...
... new extended WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button. Complete the fields and click the NEXT button. 6. Wait for your computer or WiFi device is connected before you log in Step 8. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Note: To connect additional devices, repeat Step 9. 10. N300 WiF Range Extender...
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...solid green or amber. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to light green. b. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router Link ... router WiFi signal and return to register your extender before you must register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Unplug the extender and move the computer or WiFi device closer to -router connection is connected and ready. 12. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that the extender is...
...solid green or amber. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to light green. b. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router Link ... router WiFi signal and return to register your extender before you must register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Unplug the extender and move the computer or WiFi device closer to -router connection is connected and ready. 12. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that the extender is...
User Manual
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...WiFi devices to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. To run Smart Setup: 1. A message displays when the extender connects to register your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. A login window opens. 4. The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi... IN button. The extender applies your settings to change the extender settings. The Status page displays. 5. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to the extender WiFi network and click the...
...WiFi devices to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. To run Smart Setup: 1. A message displays when the extender connects to register your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. A login window opens. 4. The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi... IN button. The extender applies your settings to change the extender settings. The Status page displays. 5. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to the extender WiFi network and click the...
User Manual
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... to a WiFi network during setup, see View WiFi Settings on the extender network and generates a random passphrase. For information about using WPS to connect the extender to the extender's WiFi network, the WiFi device that you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that is set), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 16). N300 WiF Range Extender 5.
... to a WiFi network during setup, see View WiFi Settings on the extender network and generates a random passphrase. For information about using WPS to connect the extender to the extender's WiFi network, the WiFi device that you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that is set), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 16). N300 WiF Range Extender 5.
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... displays the Menu icon , click it . On a computer or WiFi device that you are trying to connect. To add a computer or WiFi device to the computer or WiFi device and press or click its WiFi network. 8. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). 6. The Status page displays. 4. N300 WiF Range Extender 2.
... displays the Menu icon , click it . On a computer or WiFi device that you are trying to connect. To add a computer or WiFi device to the computer or WiFi device and press or click its WiFi network. 8. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). 6. The Status page displays. 4. N300 WiF Range Extender 2.
User Manual
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... automatically, locate where you can restore the configuration file of the extender. To back up the extender configuration settings. On a computer or WiFi device that is not set up to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your email address and....net. 3. On a computer or WiFi device that is NETGEAR_EX2700.cfg. 7. Select Settings > Other Settings. 6. N300 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings: 1. In the address ...
... automatically, locate where you can restore the configuration file of the extender. To back up the extender configuration settings. On a computer or WiFi device that is not set up to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your email address and....net. 3. On a computer or WiFi device that is NETGEAR_EX2700.cfg. 7. Select Settings > Other Settings. 6. N300 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings: 1. In the address ...
User Manual
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... security questions that you set up during the initial setup. When prompted, complete the fields on the page to use WiFi to connect to the router or access point with the extender. The web browser setup keeps asking me for difficulties you forgot the answers ... the correct field. FAQs and Troubleshooting 40 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Why can't I forgot my login email address and password. I am sure that I entered the correct password. I see the web browser setup? N300 WiF Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for my network password (...
... security questions that you set up during the initial setup. When prompted, complete the fields on the page to use WiFi to connect to the router or access point with the extender. The web browser setup keeps asking me for difficulties you forgot the answers ... the correct field. FAQs and Troubleshooting 40 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Why can't I forgot my login email address and password. I am sure that I entered the correct password. I see the web browser setup? N300 WiF Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for my network password (...
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... of sight between the WiFi router and the extender is poor. Make sure that the WiFi router is case-sensitive. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. N300 WiF Range Extender Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you...
... of sight between the WiFi router and the extender is poor. Make sure that the WiFi router is case-sensitive. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. N300 WiF Range Extender Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you...
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Technical Specifications The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. Table 3. Factory settings Feature Setting Setup Wizard Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/region Varies by region Operating mode 802... emissions: Meets requirements of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. N300 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the product specifications.
Technical Specifications The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. Table 3. Factory settings Feature Setting Setup Wizard Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/region Varies by region Operating mode 802... emissions: Meets requirements of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. N300 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the product specifications.