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LED Descriptions

LED

Description

Router Link 

LED

This LED indicates the connection between the extender and 

the router or access point. 

•  Solid green

. Best connection.

•  Solid amber

. Good connection.

•  Solid red

. Poor connection.

•  Off

. No connection.

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

your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile 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.

No arrow LEDs are lit

. The extender is in a good location.

Client Arrow LED blinks

. Move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile 

device closer to the extender.

Router Arrow LED blinks

. Move the extender closer to the router.

Summary of Contents for EX7300 Nighthawk X4 AC2200

Page 1: ...Quick Start AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7300...

Page 2: ...enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and cre...

Page 3: ...der familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Client Arrow LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Ethernet port on bottom panel Access Point Extender switch Power On Off button Factory Reset...

Page 4: ...en 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 powe...

Page 5: ...ch To use the extender in extender mode set the Access Point Extender switch to Extender Place the Extender and Supply Power 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router Proximity to the...

Page 6: ...WiFi network without selecting the network name and entering the password Note WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security follow the instructions in Connect With the NETG...

Page 7: ...ocess 4 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of...

Page 8: ...ses 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 MyWiFiEx...

Page 9: ...ile device open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT When your WiFi enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender the Client L...

Page 10: ...5 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green 6 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 7 If the...

Page 11: ...u can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the...

Page 12: ...der network called NETGEAR_EXT When your WiFi enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender the Client Link LED lights Ethernet Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on t...

Page 13: ...cess Extender Settings After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings To log in to the extender 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device tha...

Page 14: ...wing 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 d Enter y...

Page 15: ...nt For more information see Place the Extender and Supply Power on page 5 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the network password in the correct field Can I set up the extende...

Page 16: ...fault settings 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 3 Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature enter www my...

Page 17: ...and returns to the factory default settings I enabled a WiFi MAC filter wireless access control or access control list ACL on my router What should I do when installing the extender When a device con...

Page 18: ...ns lit 4 Log in to your extender a Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network b Log in to your extender If you did not enable the One WiFi Name fe...

Page 19: ...rtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to your router s MAC filter table 7 Enable the router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launche...

Page 20: ...er manuals and join our community We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR tr...

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