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Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without 
typing the network name and password. 

Note: 

WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP 

security, follow the instructions in 

Connect with Web Browser Setup 

on 

page 9

.

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 connects to your existing WiFi network.

If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, 
see 

Connect with Web Browser Setup 

on page 9

.

3.  If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to 

connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EX3700

Page 1: ...Quick Start AC750 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Model EX3700 ...

Page 2: ...d 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 that you need ...

Page 3: ...3 Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Front Panel Router Link LED Device Link LED Power LED WPS LED ...

Page 4: ...4 Side Panels Factory Reset button WPS button Power On Off button Ethernet port Power connector varies by region Power connector varies by region ...

Page 5: ...r and a computer or WiFi device Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Power LED Solid amber The extender is booting Solid green The extender is powered on Off The extender is powered off WPS LED Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 Blinking green A WPS connection is being established Off WiFi security is not enabled Note If ...

Page 6: ...extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on the extender 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 7 Connect ...

Page 7: ...utton 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 connects to your existing WiFi network If the Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9 3 If your WiFi rou...

Page 8: ...ct your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 6 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 7 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light green If t...

Page 9: ... address field of the browser The New Extender Setup screen displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays 5 Complete the fields on the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button 6 Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender searches for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list 7 Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button If you do...

Page 10: ...d for your extender and click the NEXT button 10 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new extended WiFi network Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices 11 Click the Continue button A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new extended WiFi network 12 Click the Next button The Status screen displays ...

Page 11: ...the Power On Off button on the extender Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak the first time you join the extender network the Router Link LED or Device Link LED is amber or red If this happens adjust the position of the extender If the Router Link LED is amber or red move the extender ...

Page 12: ...nection 1 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button 2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot ...

Page 13: ... Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays 6 Complete the fields on the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button 7 Click the ACCESS POINT button The extender checks for an Internet connection 8 Set the network name SSID security option and password for each access point network and click the NEXT button Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be u...

Page 14: ...er the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection Extender Blu ray player WiFi router ...

Page 15: ...evice to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Device Link LED lights 2 Launch a web browser 3 Enter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 4 Type your email address and password and click the LOG IN button The Status screen displays 5 Make any needed changes ...

Page 16: ...oint For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the network password in the correct field Can I set up the extender in extender mode if I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable No The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it is in extender mode If th...

Page 17: ...nter www mywifiext net in the address field of the browser The New Extender Setup screen displays 4 Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button The Extender Setup screen displays 5 Complete the fields on the Extender Setup screen How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for at l...

Page 18: ... and cannot access the Internet To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router 1 Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter wireless access control or ACL For more information about how to disable your router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL see your router s documentation 2 Powe...

Page 19: ... the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to your router s MAC filter table 8 Enable the router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser Why can t I see the web browser setup guide Try these troubleshooting steps Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP most are Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that you are using ...

Page 20: ...rt visit http support netgear com NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Compliance For the curre...

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