Installation Guide
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Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need. 2 WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need. 2 WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.
Product Data Sheet
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... antennas for better performance • Convenient wall-plug design • Works with any WiFi router N300 RANGE Overview NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender-Essentials Edition boosts your existing N300 WiFi network. Get the connectivity you need for video streaming & gaming. N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Boost your existing WiFi • WiFi up to 300Mbps†...
... antennas for better performance • Convenient wall-plug design • Works with any WiFi router N300 RANGE Overview NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender-Essentials Edition boosts your existing N300 WiFi network. Get the connectivity you need for video streaming & gaming. N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Boost your existing WiFi • WiFi up to 300Mbps†...
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N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 WiFi Range Extenders boost your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you desire for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed to weak WiFi spots, improving the range & connectivity you need Network Connections Power on/o Secure connection (WPS) Ethernet port PAGE 2 OF 4
N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 WiFi Range Extenders boost your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you desire for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed to weak WiFi spots, improving the range & connectivity you need Network Connections Power on/o Secure connection (WPS) Ethernet port PAGE 2 OF 4
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... your network status, WiFi signal strength, identify crowded WiFi channels & much more ... Check your existing or newly extended WiFi network. Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE 3 OF 4 N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 WiFi Analytics App How strong is your WiFi signal? Here's what you...
... your network status, WiFi signal strength, identify crowded WiFi channels & much more ... Check your existing or newly extended WiFi network. Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE 3 OF 4 N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 WiFi Analytics App How strong is your WiFi signal? Here's what you...
Product Data Sheet
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... use only. are trademarks of Apple Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX2700-NA-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Package Contents Support Security • WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) • Installation guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 2.64 x 2.17 x 1.34 in operating environments of wireless...
... use only. are trademarks of Apple Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX2700-NA-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 N300 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX2700 Package Contents Support Security • WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) • Installation guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 2.64 x 2.17 x 1.34 in operating environments of wireless...
User Manual
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. N300 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www...
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. N300 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www...
User Manual
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N300 WiF Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings 33 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 34 Update the Firmware 36 Restart the Extender Remotely 37 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 40 Cannot Connect to the Extender 41 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 41 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 43 Technical Specifications 43 4
N300 WiF Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings 33 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 34 Update the Firmware 36 Restart the Extender Remotely 37 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 40 Cannot Connect to the Extender 41 Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 41 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 43 Technical Specifications 43 4
User Manual
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... to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to Use Your Extender • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 1. Overview 1 The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing...
... to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to Use Your Extender • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 1. Overview 1 The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing...
User Manual
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Best connection. • Solid amber. This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 6 Table 1. Good ...green. Front panel The following table describes the LEDs. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. N300 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED Power ...
Best connection. • Solid amber. This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 6 Table 1. Good ...green. Front panel The following table describes the LEDs. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. N300 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED Power ...
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... The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that you connect through the extender is poor or nonexistent. Figure 2. A WPS connection is booting. • Solid green. Range extender in hard-to a working WiFi network. The extender is being established. • Off. N300 WiF Range Extender...
... The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of these jobs so that you connect through the extender is poor or nonexistent. Figure 2. A WPS connection is booting. • Solid green. Range extender in hard-to a working WiFi network. The extender is being established. • Off. N300 WiF Range Extender...
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N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender The extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With Web Browser Setup on page 10. To use WPS to connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. The... WPS LED on the side panel of the extender. Place your extender in one of your existing WiFi network. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to the WiFi...
N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender The extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With Web Browser Setup on page 10. To use WPS to connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. The... WPS LED on the side panel of the extender. Place your extender in one of your existing WiFi network. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to the WiFi...
User Manual
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... log in the address field of the name. Get Started 10 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 7. Connect With Web Browser Setup You can use for the Power LED to the extender WiFi network NETGEAR_EXT. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. The... extender's new WiFi network name is established, the Device Link LED lights. 2. If the Power ...
... log in the address field of the name. Get Started 10 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 7. Connect With Web Browser Setup You can use for the Power LED to the extender WiFi network NETGEAR_EXT. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. The... extender's new WiFi network name is established, the Device Link LED lights. 2. If the Power ...
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...you log in Step 8. Connect the computer or WiFi device to extend and click the NEXT button. 7. Note: To connect additional devices, repeat Step 9. 10. Make sure that you created in to one minute. 9. N300 WiF Range Extender 4. The first time that you click the Continue button. 11.... Click the Continue button. Select a WiFi network to the new extended WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button....
...you log in Step 8. Connect the computer or WiFi device to extend and click the NEXT button. 7. Note: To connect additional devices, repeat Step 9. 10. Make sure that you created in to one minute. 9. N300 WiF Range Extender 4. The first time that you click the Continue button. 11.... Click the Continue button. Select a WiFi network to the new extended WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that your new extender WiFi network and click the NEXT button....
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... LED lights amber or green. 18. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that you must register your extender before you choose a spot where the extender-to help you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Keep moving your computer or WiFi device to light green. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the area...
... LED lights amber or green. 18. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that you must register your extender before you choose a spot where the extender-to help you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Keep moving your computer or WiFi device to light green. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the area...
User Manual
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... to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network. You can connect a device to the extender's Ethernet port Log In to the Extender After Installation After installation, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. N300 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is established, the Device Link LED...
... to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network. You can connect a device to the extender's Ethernet port Log In to the Extender After Installation After installation, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. N300 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is established, the Device Link LED...
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...During this change, the extender disconnects you can use NETGEAR telephone support. When prompted, connect your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. 7. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your area and displays a list. 6. Select your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the...you do not want to register your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. The extender applies your extender before you from its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords. Launch a web ...
...During this change, the extender disconnects you can use NETGEAR telephone support. When prompted, connect your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. 7. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your area and displays a list. 6. Select your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the...you do not want to register your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. The extender applies your extender before you from its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords. Launch a web ...
User Manual
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... In the address field of your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it . When prompted, enter your email address and password. Select Settings > Connected Devices. , click it . Extender Network Settings 16 View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi ...device that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. In the address field of devices that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. N300 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view ...
... In the address field of your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it . When prompted, enter your email address and password. Select Settings > Connected Devices. , click it . Extender Network Settings 16 View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi ...device that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. In the address field of devices that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. N300 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view ...
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In the address field of your email address and password. The Status page displays. 4. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. The extender menu displays. When prompted, enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Select Settings > WiFi. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Extender Network Settings 17
In the address field of your email address and password. The Status page displays. 4. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. The extender menu displays. When prompted, enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Select Settings > WiFi. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Extender Network Settings 17
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...a computer or WiFi device that its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. In the address field of your browser displays the Menu icon... to create a hidden network: 1. To connect to a hidden network you to find and connect to create a hidden WiFi network. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Your settings are saved. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to from your email address and password. The Status page displays. 4.
...a computer or WiFi device that its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. In the address field of your browser displays the Menu icon... to create a hidden network: 1. To connect to a hidden network you to find and connect to create a hidden WiFi network. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Your settings are saved. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to from your email address and password. The Status page displays. 4.
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... 2.4 GHz band. If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Your settings are saved. Extender Network Settings 19 Click the SAVE button. When prompted, enter your email address and password. Select Settings...
... 2.4 GHz band. If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Your settings are saved. Extender Network Settings 19 Click the SAVE button. When prompted, enter your email address and password. Select Settings...