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Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. 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. 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
Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. 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. 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
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... complete. • If the Device Link LED is red, your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber. 9 8. You...
... complete. • If the Device Link LED is red, your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber. 9 8. You...
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... amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the new extended WiFi network. 19. Reconnect your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 18. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the...
... amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the new extended WiFi network. 19. Reconnect your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 18. Test the extended WiFi range by moving the extender to outlets closer to the...
Product Data Sheet
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Boost N300 WiFi Improve the range of your existing N300 WiFi network. External Antennas For better WiFi coverage. It works with any WiFi router N300 RANGE Overview NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender-Essentials Edition boosts your existing network range, delivering WiFi up to 300Mbps† • External antennas for better performance • Convenient wall-plug design • Works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads...
Boost N300 WiFi Improve the range of your existing N300 WiFi network. External Antennas For better WiFi coverage. It works with any WiFi router N300 RANGE Overview NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender-Essentials Edition boosts your existing network range, delivering WiFi up to 300Mbps† • External antennas for better performance • Convenient wall-plug design • Works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads...
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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 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.
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... • Keep track of WiFi strength by location • and more ! Scan to optimize 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...
... • Keep track of WiFi strength by location • and more ! Scan to optimize 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...
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... only. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX2700-NA-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of Apple... or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). For indoor use only. 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...
... only. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX2700-NA-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of Apple... or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). For indoor use only. 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...
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
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...new firmware manually. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • Meet Your Extender • When to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Overview 1 The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed. 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...
...new firmware manually. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • Meet Your Extender • When to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Overview 1 The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed. 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...
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... between the extender and a computer or WiFi device: • Solid green. Poor connection. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Front Panel Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Figure 1. N300 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you...
... between the extender and a computer or WiFi device: • Solid green. Poor connection. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Front Panel Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Figure 1. N300 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you...
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... existing network is in hard-to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi devices can join. In its network name (SSID). A WPS connection is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. N300 WiF Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs (continued) LED Power WPS Description...
... existing network is in hard-to a network. • The extender acts as broadcasting its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi devices can join. In its network name (SSID). A WPS connection is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. N300 WiF Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs (continued) LED Power WPS Description...
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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 the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect With WPS on the extender..., see Connect With Web Browser Setup on page 10. To use WPS to connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you are using WEP security, follow the ...
N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender The extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect With WPS on the extender..., see Connect With Web Browser Setup on page 10. To use WPS to connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you are using WEP security, follow the ...
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... the connection with the computer or WiFi device is based on the side of the browser. Get Started 10 Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With Web Browser Setup on the front panel to light amber and then turn green. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED... does not light, try again. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on your existing WiFi router network. 6.
... the connection with the computer or WiFi device is based on the side of the browser. Get Started 10 Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With Web Browser Setup on the front panel to light amber and then turn green. N300 WiF Range Extender If the Router Link LED... does not light, try again. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on your existing WiFi router network. 6.
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...the NEXT button. 6. Set the network name (SSID) and password for the page to display a list of available extended WiFi networks, which might take up to extend and click the NEXT button. 7. Make sure that you click the Continue button. 11. If the Create Account ... the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 8. The first time that you log in Step 8. Connect the computer or WiFi device to the extender, the Create Account page displays. Get Started 11 N300 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button....
...the NEXT button. 6. Set the network name (SSID) and password for the page to display a list of available extended WiFi networks, which might take up to extend and click the NEXT button. 7. Make sure that you click the Continue button. 11. If the Create Account ... the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 8. The first time that you log in Step 8. Connect the computer or WiFi device to the extender, the Create Account page displays. Get Started 11 N300 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button....
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... Link LED is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to -router connection is connected and ready. 12. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that you choose must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The registration page displays. 13. Leave your computer or...
... Link LED is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to -router connection is connected and ready. 12. N300 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that you choose must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The registration page displays. 13. Leave your computer or...
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...existing network through the extender's WiFi connection. Extender WiFi router Figure 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender using an Ethernet cable. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can... login window opens. 4. The Status page displays. The device can log in to the extender to the extender: 1. N300 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is established, the Device Link LED lights solid green. 2. Get Started 13 You can ...
...existing network through the extender's WiFi connection. Extender WiFi router Figure 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender using an Ethernet cable. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can... login window opens. 4. The Status page displays. The device can log in to the extender to the extender: 1. N300 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is established, the Device Link LED lights solid green. 2. Get Started 13 You can ...
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...you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. Launch a web browser. 3. The registration page displays. 10. Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to the new extended WiFi network. A login window opens. 4. Enter your WiFi network and click... the NEXT button. Select your settings to its WiFi network. 9. The extender applies your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. 7. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation ...
...you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. Launch a web browser. 3. The registration page displays. 10. Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to the new extended WiFi network. A login window opens. 4. Enter your WiFi network and click... the NEXT button. Select your settings to its WiFi network. 9. The extender applies your WiFi network and click the NEXT button. 7. N300 WiF Range Extender Run Smart Setup Installation ...
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..., launch a web browser. 2. When prompted, enter your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it . On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. N300 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of your email address and password. Select Settings > Connected Devices. , click it...
..., launch a web browser. 2. When prompted, enter your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it . On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. N300 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of your email address and password. Select Settings > Connected Devices. , click it...
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On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your email address and password. The extender menu displays. Extender Network Settings 17 When prompted, enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. The Status page displays. 4.
On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your email address and password. The extender menu displays. Extender Network Settings 17 When prompted, enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. The Status page displays. 4.
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... the SAVE button. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is easy for you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to ... network you to find and connect to create a hidden network: 1. If your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. The Status page displays. 4.
... the SAVE button. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is easy for you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to ... network you to find and connect to create a hidden network: 1. If your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. N300 WiF Range Extender 5. The Status page displays. 4.