Netgear Ex2700 N300 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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4. Click the  NEW EXTENDER SETUP  button.
The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the 
Create Account page does not display, visit  www.mywifiext.net.
5.  Complete the fields and click the  NEXT button.
6. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the  NEXT button.
7.  In the Password (Network Key)  field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called 
passphrase or security key) and click the  NEXT button.
8.  Set the network name (SSID) and password for your new extender WiFi ne\
twork and click 
the  NEXT button.
Wait for the page to display a list of available extended WiFi networks, \
which might take 
up to one minute.
9.  Connect the computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network usi\
ng the extender 
SSID and password that you created in Step 8.
Note: To connect additional devices, repeat Step 9.
10.  Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected before you clic\
k the  Continue 
button.
11.  Click the  Continue  button. 
						

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A message displays confirming that the extender is connected and ready.
12.  Click the  Next button.
The registration page displays.
13.  Complete the registration fields and click the  Finish button to complete the setup.
If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that 
you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone sup\
port.
The Status page displays.
14.  Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway \
between your router 
and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing W\
iFi router 
network.
15.  Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED t\
o light green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
16.  Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-\
router connection 
is optimal.
17.  If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extende\
r into an outlet closer 
to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Route\
r Link LED lights 
amber or green.
18.  Reconnect your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network.\
19.  T
est the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to th\
e area with a 
poor router WiFi signal:
a. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi s\
ignal and 
return to the extender

.
b.  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 i\
s 
complete.
• If the Device Link LED is red, your extended WiFi network does not reach\
 the area 
with a poor router WiFi signal.
You must move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender until th\
e  Device Link LED turns solid green or amber
 . 
						

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Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device
After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can c\
onnect a wired 
device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing 
network through the extender’s WiFi connection.
Extender
WiFi router
Figure 3. You can connect a device to the extender’s Ethernet port
Log In to the Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the\
 extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender:
1.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device Link LED
 
lights solid green.
2.  Launch a web browser
 .
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4.  Enter your email address and password and click the  LOG IN button.
The Status page displays. 
						

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Run Smart Setup Installation
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the 
extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi 
password.
To run Smart Setup:
1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED 
lights solid green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Click the SMART SETUP button.
The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and 
displays a list.
6. Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
7. When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT 
button.
A message displays when the extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
8. Click the NEXT button.
The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords. 
During this change, the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network. 
9. When prompted, connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the 
CONTINUE button.
The registration page displays.
10. Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup.
If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that 
you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
The Status page displays. 
						

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3.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•View WiFi Settings 
•Change the WiFi Network Name 
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio 
•Change the WiFi Speed 
•Customize the Extender’s WiFi Coverage Area 
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 
•Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control  
						

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View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network\
.
To view connected devices:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Connected Devices .
View WiFi Settings
To view the WiFi settings:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays. 
						

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the Menu  icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays. 
						

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In the Network Name (SSID)  field, type a network name.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi net\
work name (SSID) is 
easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn 
off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To connect to a hidden network you 
must know its SSID and password and manually enter them.
To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays. 
						

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID)  check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio
By default, the extender’s WiFi radio broadcasts signals in the 2.4 GHz band. If you disable 
the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. 
To disable or enable the WiFi radio:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the Menu  icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays. 
						

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Speed
To change the WiFi speed:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays.