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...connect your router to the Ethernet port on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender only using a wired Ethernet connection. Use a WiFi network manager on the extender. 2. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to set up the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi connection. 5 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Ethernet cable Router Extender ¾¾ To use the extender in access point mode to Extender LED lights solid green...
...connect your router to the Ethernet port on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender only using a wired Ethernet connection. Use a WiFi network manager on the extender. 2. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to set up the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a WiFi connection. 5 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Use the extender in access point mode: 1. Ethernet cable Router Extender ¾¾ To use the extender in access point mode to Extender LED lights solid green...
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Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender: 1. Make any needed changes. 7 Launch a web browser. 3. The Status screen displays. 5. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights solid green. 2. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network. A login screen displays. 4. Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or...
Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender: 1. Make any needed changes. 7 Launch a web browser. 3. The Status screen displays. 5. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights solid green. 2. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network. A login screen displays. 4. Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or...
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... Link Rate LED lights solid amber or green. What can find more information about your router and make sure that you are typing the network password in the user manual, which is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. Frequently Asked Questions You can I entered the correct password. Poor connection Off. The extender is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. The web browser setup guide keeps...
... Link Rate LED lights solid amber or green. What can find more information about your router and make sure that you are typing the network password in the user manual, which is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. Frequently Asked Questions You can I entered the correct password. Poor connection Off. The extender is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. The web browser setup guide keeps...
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... connecting the power supply. You can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. and/or its subsidiaries in the product's user interface. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. All rights reserved. You must register your product through a link in the United States and/ or other countries. NETGEAR recommends that you use NETGEAR telephone support. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear...
... connecting the power supply. You can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. and/or its subsidiaries in the product's user interface. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. All rights reserved. You must register your product through a link in the United States and/ or other countries. NETGEAR recommends that you use NETGEAR telephone support. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear...
Installation Guide
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...open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the extender. You are connected to the extender, the Device to ‑router connection is optimal. If a login screen does not display, go to connect WiFi devices. Set the network name (SSID) and password for No WPS button on your extended WiFi network. The location you choose a spot where the extender-to Extender LED lights solid green. 4. Getting Started Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Does your existing WiFi router network. Attach the antennas. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED...
...open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the extender. You are connected to the extender, the Device to ‑router connection is optimal. If a login screen does not display, go to connect WiFi devices. Set the network name (SSID) and password for No WPS button on your extended WiFi network. The location you choose a spot where the extender-to Extender LED lights solid green. 4. Getting Started Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Does your existing WiFi router network. Attach the antennas. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED...
Installation Guide
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... WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED Ethernet ports 1-5 LEDs USB LED USB 3.0 port Reset button Ethernet ports 1-5 WPS button Power connector Power button Indicator LEDs 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router. Solid green. The extender and device are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. NETGEAR recommends that you can get the user manual...
... WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED Ethernet ports 1-5 LEDs USB LED USB 3.0 port Reset button Ethernet ports 1-5 WPS button Power connector Power button Indicator LEDs 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router. Solid green. The extender and device are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. NETGEAR recommends that you can get the user manual...
Product Data Sheet
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... Core 1GHz processor enables max WiFi performance • 700mW high power amplifiers for extreme range • 3 external antennas for maximum signal coverage • FastLane technology improves performance using both WiFi bands STREAM | ULTIMATE CONNECTIVITY • 5 x Gigabit ports to connect wired devices like smart TVs and game consoles to WiFi • Access Point mode creates a WiFi hotspot using a wired Ethernet connection • USB 3.0 for up to 10 times faster access to your WiFi network with any printer AirPrint®...
... Core 1GHz processor enables max WiFi performance • 700mW high power amplifiers for extreme range • 3 external antennas for maximum signal coverage • FastLane technology improves performance using both WiFi bands STREAM | ULTIMATE CONNECTIVITY • 5 x Gigabit ports to connect wired devices like smart TVs and game consoles to WiFi • Access Point mode creates a WiFi hotspot using a wired Ethernet connection • USB 3.0 for up to 10 times faster access to your WiFi network with any printer AirPrint®...
Product Data Sheet
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..., and Switzerland. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per square not guaranteed and may be set to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Information is subject to the country where the device is operating. Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX7000 P C • AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) • Quick start guide • Do More booklet • Power adapter • Stand • Three (3) detachable external antennas P S • Dimensions: 9.92...
..., and Switzerland. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per square not guaranteed and may be set to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Information is subject to the country where the device is operating. Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX7000 P C • AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) • Quick start guide • Do More booklet • Power adapter • Stand • Three (3) detachable external antennas P S • Dimensions: 9.92...
User Manual
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... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR...
... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR...
User Manual
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... extender is starting or is connected to Extender USB • Green. The Device to the LAN port. • Off. Table 1. The extender and the WiFi router are not connected using the 5 GHz WiFi band. • Green. The extender is not connected to Extender LED blink green for about one minute, the LED turns green. • Off. For information about one minute. Front panel LEDs LED 2.4 GHz Link Rate 5 GHz Link Rate LAN (1 through 5) Description • Green. The extender is connected to Your WiFi Router on , the LEDs light...
... extender is starting or is connected to Extender USB • Green. The Device to the LAN port. • Off. Table 1. The extender and the WiFi router are not connected using the 5 GHz WiFi band. • Green. The extender is not connected to Extender LED blink green for about one minute, the LED turns green. • Off. For information about one minute. Front panel LEDs LED 2.4 GHz Link Rate 5 GHz Link Rate LAN (1 through 5) Description • Green. The extender is connected to Your WiFi Router on , the LEDs light...
User Manual
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... extender is to use WPS, see Install the Extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. Get Started 14 The NETGEAR LED lights white and the Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED blink green for two 3. If you do ), and you want to boost the range of your extender. Place the extender close to confirm the connection. If your WiFi router: 1. Set Up the Extender Hardware...
... extender is to use WPS, see Install the Extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. Get Started 14 The NETGEAR LED lights white and the Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED blink green for two 3. If you do ), and you want to boost the range of your extender. Place the extender close to confirm the connection. If your WiFi router: 1. Set Up the Extender Hardware...
User Manual
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... fields to the new extended WiFi network, and click the Continue button. To make this change to the ones that you entered. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to name your extended networks and click the NEXT button. Get Started 16 The extender applies your WiFi network name. 7. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender If your existing WiFi network is hidden, select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type your settings. The extender connects to your existing router's WiFi network. 8. The following...
... fields to the new extended WiFi network, and click the Continue button. To make this change to the ones that you entered. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to name your extended networks and click the NEXT button. Get Started 16 The extender applies your WiFi network name. 7. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender If your existing WiFi network is hidden, select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type your settings. The extender connects to your existing router's WiFi network. 8. The following...
User Manual
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... each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to a WiFi network during setup, see View WiFi Settings on page 27). For information about using WPS to connect the extender to connect. Extender Network Settings 32 WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the SAVE button. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. You can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings screen (for more information, see Install the Extender as an Access Point on...
... each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to a WiFi network during setup, see View WiFi Settings on page 27). For information about using WPS to connect the extender to connect. Extender Network Settings 32 WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the SAVE button. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. You can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings screen (for more information, see Install the Extender as an Access Point on...
User Manual
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... Extender LED blink green for two For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to the computer WiFi device and press or click its WiFi network. 8. To verify that you are trying to connect. Both Link Rate LEDs minutes. The extender menu displays. 5. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, you must have a physical push button or a software push button. To use...
... Extender LED blink green for two For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to the computer WiFi device and press or click its WiFi network. 8. To verify that you are trying to connect. Both Link Rate LEDs minutes. The extender menu displays. 5. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, you must have a physical push button or a software push button. To use...
User Manual
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... to the extender. Share Files Across Your WiFi Network You can access the USB device. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click the OK button. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender USB Storage Device Requirements The extender works with ReadySHARE® USB Storage Access. To access your USB device from a Windows computer: 1. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before it when you connect the USB device to the extender USB port, it...
... to the extender. Share Files Across Your WiFi Network You can access the USB device. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click the OK button. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender USB Storage Device Requirements The extender works with ReadySHARE® USB Storage Access. To access your USB device from a Windows computer: 1. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before it when you connect the USB device to the extender USB port, it...
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... WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the SAVE button. Click the SAVE button. Click the Menu icon . Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Your settings are saved. Your settings are saved. In the Connected Devices section, click the Add Folder button. 7. In the address field of your email address and password. 4. Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB device. 8. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Select the USB Port On or USB Port Off radio button. 7. When prompted, enter your...
... WiFi Range Extender 5. Click the SAVE button. Click the SAVE button. Click the Menu icon . Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Your settings are saved. Your settings are saved. In the Connected Devices section, click the Add Folder button. 7. In the address field of your email address and password. 4. Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB device. 8. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Select the USB Port On or USB Port Off radio button. 7. When prompted, enter your...
User Manual
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... wizard instructions to download the file. 3. Click the Disconnect button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from www.netgear.com/readyshare. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. The status changes to select a language. 5. Now all computers on the extender with a USB printer cable. 2. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Download ReadySHARE Printer from accessing...
... wizard instructions to download the file. 3. Click the Disconnect button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from www.netgear.com/readyshare. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. The status changes to select a language. 5. Now all computers on the extender with a USB printer cable. 2. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Download ReadySHARE Printer from accessing...
User Manual
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... password. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Complete the fields to set up your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. Can I set up the extender in access point mode, you can I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on page 44. 2. If the extender is in extender mode if I do ? If your router's documentation. 2. For more information about access point mode, see your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address...
... password. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Complete the fields to set up your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. Can I set up the extender in access point mode, you can I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on page 44. 2. If the extender is in extender mode if I do ? If your router's documentation. 2. For more information about access point mode, see your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address...
User Manual
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... typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. FAQs and Troubleshooting 72 Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. The passphrase or key is C6:04:15:5F:20:AD. 12. If the extender does not connect to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the address field of the following: • It is possible that the WiFi router is red, the WiFi connection...
... typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. FAQs and Troubleshooting 72 Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. The passphrase or key is C6:04:15:5F:20:AD. 12. If the extender does not connect to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the address field of the following: • It is possible that the WiFi router is red, the WiFi connection...
User Manual
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... Specifications 75 Factory default settings Feature Smart Setup Default Settings Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/region Varies by region Operating mode 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Data rate in the 2.4 GHz band Up to 600 Mbps Data rate in the 5 GHz band Up to Its Factory Default Settings on the rear panel or the Erase function. Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender...
... Specifications 75 Factory default settings Feature Smart Setup Default Settings Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/region Varies by region Operating mode 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Data rate in the 2.4 GHz band Up to 600 Mbps Data rate in the 5 GHz band Up to Its Factory Default Settings on the rear panel or the Erase function. Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender...