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NETGEAR EX2700 user manual Place the Extender and Apply Power, Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

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N300 WiFi Range Extender

Place the Extender and Apply Power

NETGEAR recommends that you place the extender near the router during initial setup. Then move it farther away from the router as needed to increase the area that receives a WiFi signal.

To place the extender and apply power:

1.Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.

2.Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.

The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button.

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. You can connect with WPS or with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup.

Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect the extender to a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a physical button on the router or access point.

WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9.

To connect with WPS:

1.Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. The WPS LED blinks.

2.Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.

The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network.

Note: If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9.

3.On your computer or wireless device, find the new extender network name.

The extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at the end of the name.

For example:

•Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName

•New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT

Install Your Extender

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NETGEAR EX2700 user manual Place the Extender and Apply Power, Connect to an Existing WiFi Network, Connect with WPS

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. LEDsExisting WiFi When to Use Your ExtenderHow the Extender Works 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  To cable a computer to the extender Ethernet port Extender WiFi PerformanceCable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Extender Blu-ray player WiFi router  To cable a device to the extender Ethernet portN300 WiFi Range Extender 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 client To view or change the advanced wireless settings View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings4. Select Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List 4. Select Advanced Wireless Settings To set up and enable the access list  To specify a static IP address Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address4. Select Setup IP Address Setup 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 Settings4. Select Maintenance Backup Settings Return the Extender to Its Factory SettingsUse the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings  To erase the extender’s current settings Erase the Extender Settings and Return to Factory Settings To restore factory settings 4. Select Maintenance Backup Settings Upgrade the Firmware To check if new firmware is available and update the firmware  To view devices on the network View Wired and Wireless Network Devices4. Select Maintenance Firmware Upgrade 4. Select Maintenance Network Devices 5. Optional Click the Refresh button. The screen is updatedN300 WiFi Range Extender Monitor and Maintain the ExtenderCannot Join the Extender WiFi Network 5. FAQs and TroubleshootingFAQs Cannot Log In to the Extender FAQs User name. admin To use the extender with a MAC filter on the router 5. Select Maintenance Network DevicesCannot Log In to the Extender 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