Is your Netgear EX2700 N300 extender not working? Are you facing any connection issues? Is your extender showing connected but you are unable to access any site on the internet? If YES then finally, you are at the right blog. Here, you will come to know about fixing Netgear EX2700 extender connection issues.
Netgear EX2700 N300 is the first choice of users worldwide. This smart WiFi range extender boosts the current network range and coverage, delivering dual-band WiFi up to 300 Mbps. The EX2700 extender is compatible with any standard WiFi router and ideal for keeping your wired devices like smart TV, game console, PC, or mobile devices connected as you move throughout your home or office. So, say goodbye to dead zones with Netgear EX2700 setup.
Alas! Facing connection issues while setting up Netgear extender? Don’t worry! Here’s the fix. Given below are the steps for fixing connection issues during Netgear EX2700 N300 extender setup. Let’s get the ball rolling!
Resetting the extender to its default settings — Doing a proper and timely restart or power cycling of your Netgear extender is necessary. All you need is to ensure that any connection you’ve made with your Netgear EX2700 extender is disconnected. Follow the steps for proper Netgear extender reset process-
During the reset process, all you need to ensure that your Netgear extender is receiving proper power supply.
Then, ensure that the LEDs on your Netgear N300 extender is stable.
After that, take a pen or paper clip or pin – locate the reset hole on the extender and press it carefully
Hold it for a couple of seconds and release it.
The power LED on Netgear EX2700 extender will blink. It indicates that the device has been reset successfully.
Start it again and set up Netgear extender as per your requirement.
Setting Up Netgear Extender – To set up Netgear extender without any hassle, follow the steps outlined below.
Keep your Netgear EX2700 extender and WiFi router in the same room. However, after the Netgear N300 extender setup, you can place your extender anywhere in your home or workplace.
Once done, now take the power adapter of your EX2700 and insert its one end to the extender and other end to the wall plug.
After that, grab an Ethernet cable and connect it to your Netgear N300 extender and router. Ensure that your WiFi router is also plugged in properly.
Get connected with extender’s WiFi network i.e. Netgear_ext.
On your computer, laptop, or another WiFi-supported device, launch a web browser. Use Google Chrome for Windows OS and Safari for MAC OS X.
As soon as a browser window opens up, enter mywifiext.net in the URL bar and hit the Enter key or the Go button.
Netgear extender login window will prompt up.
Enter the admin name and passphrase into the prompted boxes.
Hit on Log In or OK.
After logging in successfully, you might the Netgear installation assistant page.
The installation assistant page is also known by the name of Netgear genie setup that will provide you on-screen steps for a complete Netgear range extender setup. Simply walk through the setup steps given on the page and make your extender running.
Congrats! You’re all done! Now, unplug the extender and place it to a new location.
Note: You can also use 192.168.1.250 (Netgear extender IP address) for logging into your Netgear WiFi range extender.
In a Nutshell
If you find any inconvenience in performing the troubleshooting steps given above or connecting to Netgear range ext, then without much delay, try to get in contact with our professionals. They will deal with you patiently and give you an exact solution to the issue.
