Netgear orporated 14200280 User Manual

Getting Started

Does your WiFi router have a WPS button?

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easy way to connect WiFi devices. The button might look like one of these:

AC1900 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide

Yes

1. Attach the antennas.

Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them clockwise to
tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double check that
the antennas are properly tightened.

2. Turn on your extender.

Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an
electrical outlet. Press the Power button if necessary.

3. Connect to your WiFi router.

Press the WPS button on the extender. The Link Rate LEDs and Device to
Extender LED blink green.

Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router. After a
few seconds, the 2.4 GHZ Link Rate LED lights green, indicating a good
connection between your WiFi router and your extender. If the 2.4 GHz
Link Rate LED does not light, or the LED is blinking amber, try again. If
the LED still does not light, follow the instructions for No WPS button on
the right.

4. Add a WiFi band.

If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band (not all routers do), and you
want to extend that band, repeat Step 2 and check that the 5 GHz Link
Rate LED lights solid green to confirm the connection.

5. Choose a location and check the signal strength.

Now that the extender is connected to your WiFi router, you can move
it to a location that will boost your WiFi range. The location you choose
must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.
The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the
extender-to-router connection is optimal. See the Indicator LEDs section
on the back to learn how the LEDs show the best connection.
If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer
to your WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate
LED lights green.

6. Connect your WiFi devices.

Take your WiFi device to the location with poor WiFi router coverage.
Find the new extender network name:
Existing network name: MyNetworkName
New extended network name: MyNetworkName_2GEXT
or
MyNetworkName_5GEXT
Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect.
You are now using your extended WiFi network.

No (or not sure)

1. Attach the antennas.

Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them clockwise to
tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double check that
the antennas are properly tightened.

2. Turn on your extender.

Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an
electrical outlet. Press the Power button if necessary.

3. Connect to the extender.

On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the WiFi connection
manager and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When you are connected to the extender, the Device to Extender LED
lights solid green.

4. Set up with NETGEAR genie.

Launch a web browser. You are automatically taken to a login screen.
If a login screen does not display, go to www.mywifiext.net.

To set up your extender, do the following:

a. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button.

b. Complete the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button.

c. Click the WiFi Range Extender button.

d. Click the Smart Setup button.

e. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Next button.

If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4GHz
WiFi Networks or the 5GHz WiFi Networks checkbox.

f. In the Password field, type the existing WiFi network password and

click the Next button.

g. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your extender and

click the Next button.

h. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to

connect to the new extended WiFi network.

5. Choose a location and check the signal strength.

Now that the extender is connected to your WiFi router, you can move
it to a location that will boost your WiFi range. The location you choose
must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.
The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the
extender-to-router connection is optimal. See the Indicator LEDs section
on the back to learn how the LEDs show the best connection.
If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer
to your WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate
LED lights green.

Hardware

Front Panel and Side Panel Rear Panel

AC1900 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide

2.4 GHz Link Rate LED
5 GHz Link Rate LED

Device to Extender LED

Ethernet ports
1–5 LED s

USB LED

USB 3.0 port

Reset button

Ethernet ports 1–5

WPS button

Power button

Indicator LEDs

2.4 GHz Link
Rate LED

5 GHz Link Rate
LED

Device to
Extender LED

Solid green. The Ethernet port has detected an

Ethernet ports
1–5 LEDs

USB LEDs

This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection
between the extender and the router.

Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection

This LED indicates the 5 GHz WiFi connection
between the extender and the router.

Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection

Solid green. The extender and device are

connected.

Ethernet link with the extender.

Solid green. A USB device is connected to the
extender.

Power connector

Support

After installing your extender, locate the serial number on the label and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product
before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.

You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

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States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

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