Netgear orporated 14200263 User Manual

Installation

N300 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX2700

Getting Started

The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance 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.

WiFi Range
Extender

Boosts the range of your
existing WiFi and creates
a stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.

Existing WiFi

Sometimes your router
does not provide the WiFi
coverage you need.

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Meet Your Extender

Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and port.

Power LED

WPS LED

Power On/O
button

WPS button

Factory Reset
button

Router
Link
LED

Device
Link
LED

Ethernet port

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LED Descriptions

Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and

Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and

Power LED Solid amber. The extender is booting.

WPS LED Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2).

Note: If the Router Link LED or Device LED is amber or red, see ”Find the

Best Location” on page 10.

the router or access point.

Solid green. Best connection.

Solid amber. Good connection.

Solid red. Poor connection.

O. No connection.

a computer or mobile device.

Solid green. Best connection.

Solid amber. Good connection.

Solid red. Poor connection.

O. No connection.

Solid green. The extender is powered on.

O. The extender is powered o.

Blinking green. A WPS connection is being established.

O. WiFi security is not enabled.

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Install the WiFi Extender

Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.

Place the Extender and Apply Power

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

Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup
process.

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 do this in one of two ways:

• Connect with WPS. For more information, see ”Connect with WPS”

on page 6.

• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see

”Connect with Web Browser Setup” on page 7.

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