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NETGEAR EX2700 user manual Get to Know Your Extender

Models: EX2700

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1. Get to Know Your Extender

This chapter covers the following topics:

•Meet Your Extender

•How the Extender Works

•When to Use Your Extender

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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NETGEAR EX2700 user manual Get to Know Your Extender, Meet Your Extender How the Extender Works When to Use Your Extender

Contents

N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700 User ManualSupport ComplianceTrademarks N300 WiFi Range ExtenderContents Chapter 2 Install Your ExtenderChapter 3 Manage the Extender Network and Settings Chapter 5 FAQs and TroubleshootingMeet Your Extender How the Extender Works When to Use Your Extender 1. Get to Know Your ExtenderMeet Your Extender N300 WiFi Range ExtenderFigure 1. Extender front panel Table 1. LEDsHow the Extender Works When to Use Your ExtenderExisting WiFi 2. Install Your Extender Place the Extender and Apply PowerConnect to an Existing WiFi Network Extender WiFi Performance Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet PortPlace the Extender and Apply Power Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To place the extender and apply power Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkNameConnect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup  To connect with the browser-based Smart SetupThe settings are applied and the following screen displays Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Extender WiFi Performance To cable a computer to the extender Ethernet port N300 WiFi Range Extender  To cable a device to the extender Ethernet portExtender Blu-ray player WiFi router Settings Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup Change the admin PasswordUse the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network View or Change Wireless SettingsLog In to the Extender After Initial Setup Change the admin Password To log in to the extender after the initial setup  To change the password for the extenderUse the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network 4. Select Maintenance Set Password To use the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to a WiFi network 4. Select Setup WizardSelect the radio button for the network View or Change Wireless Settings  To view or change the wireless settingsAdd a WPS Client to the Extender Network  To add a WPS client4. Select Setup Wireless Settings View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change the advanced wireless settings Set Up a Wireless Access List 4. Select Advanced Wireless Settings To set up and enable the access list 4. Select Setup IP Address Setup Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address To specify a static IP address Back Up the Extender Configuration Restore Saved Configuration SettingsReturn the Extender to Its Factory Settings Upgrade the Firmware View Wired and Wireless Network DevicesBack Up the Extender Configuration Restore Saved Configuration Settings To back up the extender configuration settings 4. Select Maintenance Backup SettingsUse the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings4. Select Maintenance Backup Settings  To restore factory settings Erase the Extender Settings and Return to Factory Settings To erase the extender’s current settings  To check if new firmware is available and update the firmware Upgrade the Firmware4. Select Maintenance Backup Settings 4. Select Maintenance Firmware Upgrade View Wired and Wireless Network Devices To view devices on the network 4. Select Maintenance Network Devices 5. Optional Click the Refresh button. The screen is updatedN300 WiFi Range Extender Monitor and Maintain the ExtenderFAQs Cannot Log In to the Extender 5. FAQs and TroubleshootingCannot Join the Extender WiFi Network FAQs User name. adminCannot Log In to the Extender 5. Select Maintenance Network Devices To use the extender with a MAC filter on the router Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network Connection was not established to the selected networkFactory Default Settings Technical Specifications A. Supplemental InformationFactory Default Settings Technical SpecificationsN300 WiFi Range Extender Table 3. Factory SettingsN300 WiFi Range Extender Table 4. Technical specifications continued Supplemental Information