AC1900 Nighthawk
WiFi Mesh Extender
Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide
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:
Yes No (or not sure)
1. Attach the antennas. 1. Attach the antennas.
Remove the antenna caps. Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them Remove the antenna caps. Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them
clockwise to tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double-check that clockwise to tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double-check that
the antennas are properly tightened. the antennas are properly tightened.
2. Turn on your extender. 2. Turn on your extender.
Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical Place the extender close to your WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet. Press the Power button if necessary. outlet. Press the Power button if necessary.
3. Connect to your WiFi router. 3. Connect to the extender.
Press the WPS button on the extender. The Link Rate LEDs and Device to Extender Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet
LED blink green. connection:
Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router. After a few • WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi
seconds, the 2.4 GHZ Link Rate LED lights green, indicating a good connection connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called
between your WiFi router and your extender. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not NETGEAR_EXT.
light, or the LED is blinking amber, try again. If the LED still does not light, follow the When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the
extender, the Client LED lights.
instructions for No WPS button on the right.
• Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender
4. Add a WiFi band. to an Ethernet port on your computer.
If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band (not all routers do), and you want to
extend that band, repeat Step 3 and check that the 5 GHz Link Rate LED lights solid 4. Connect your extender to your router with a web browser.
green to confirm the connection. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net.
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
5. Choose a location and check the signal strength. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network.
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 5. Choose a location and check the signal strength.
range of your existing WiFi router network. Move your extender to a new location that is about halfway between your router
The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to‑router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be
connection is optimal. See Indicator LEDs on the back to learn how the LEDs show within the range of your existing WiFi router network.
the best connection. The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to‑router
If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer to your connection is optimal. For more information, see Indicator LEDs.
WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED lights green. If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer to your
router and try again until the Link Status LED lights amber or green.
6. Connect your WiFi devices.
Take your WiFi device to the location with poor WiFi router coverage. Connect your
WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the WiFi network.
Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz extended networks.
For example, if your extender connects to the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your
extender uses your router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:
• Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
• Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
• Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
• Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
If your extender connects to the router’s 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your
router’s 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:
• Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
• Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
• Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
• Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
Note: Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network
name, only one WiFi network name is broadcast.
May 2018
AC1900 Nighthawk
WiFi Mesh Extender
Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide
Front Panel and Side Panel Log In to Access Extender Settings
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s
settings.
¾¾ To log in to the extender:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
http://mywifiext.local in the address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-- Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local
-- Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example,
2.4 GHz Link Rate LED http://192.168.1.3)
5 GHz Link Rate LED To find your extender’s IP address, do the following:
Device to Extender LED a. Log in to your router.
b. Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices
connected to your router.
c. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
Ethernet ports
1–5 LEDs d. Enter your extender’s IP address in the address field of your web
browser.
A login page displays.
USB LED 3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
USB 3.0 port
Indicator LEDs
2.4 GHz Link This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between
Rate LED the extender and the router.
Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Rear Panel Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection
5 GHz Link Rate This LED indicates the 5 GHz WiFi connection between
LED the extender and the router.
Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection
Device to Solid green. The extender and device are connected.
Extender LED
Ethernet ports Solid green. The Ethernet port has detected an
1–5 LEDs Ethernet link with the extender.
Reset button
WPS button Power connector
Ethernet ports 1–5 Power button USB LEDs Solid green. A USB device is connected to the extender.
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our
community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.
Trademarks
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Compliance
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For regulatory compliance information, visit www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
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