Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices; Install The Extender As An Access Point - NETGEAR Nighthawk EX7000 User Manual

3. If the extender is not connected or the connection is poor, move the extender closer to
your WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green, or at least
amber.
4. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender's
newly created WiFi network.
By default, the extender adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2.4 GHz network name and
_5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name, for example:
• Existing network name. MyNetworkName
• New extended 2.4 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_2GEXT
• New extended 5 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_5GEXT
5. Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect.
You are now using your extended WiFi network.

Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices

After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices
to the extender using Ethernet cables. Those devices can then access your existing network
through the extender's WiFi connection.
Ethernet LAN ports (5)
Figure 7. Rear panel Ethernet LAN ports

Install the Extender as an Access Point

You can cable your extender to your existing router and then set up the extender in access
point mode to work to create a new WiFi hotspot.
To use the extender in access point mode:
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1. Attach the stand or the rubber feet.
For more information, see
page 10.
2. Attach the antennas.
For more information, see
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
Attach the Stand on page 9 or
Attach the Antennas on page 10.
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Attach the Rubber Feet on