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An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Extender increases the distance 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 2
An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Extender increases the distance 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 2
Product Data Sheet
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...improves performance using both WiFi bands. One WiFi Name • MU-MIMO for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 Boost your existing network range, delivering extreme AC dual band WiFi speeds of up to 2200Mbps over a ...Amplifier improves incoming transmission quality from mobile devices · Optimize your WiFi network with your existing router ™ Overview The Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender boosts your existing WiFi range • Dual band WiFi up to 10,000 ft2. It works with same WiFi name & ...
...improves performance using both WiFi bands. One WiFi Name • MU-MIMO for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 Boost your existing network range, delivering extreme AC dual band WiFi speeds of up to 2200Mbps over a ...Amplifier improves incoming transmission quality from mobile devices · Optimize your WiFi network with your existing router ™ Overview The Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender boosts your existing WiFi range • Dual band WiFi up to 10,000 ft2. It works with same WiFi name & ...
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... signal in hard-to where WiFi signals are weak. More Coverage. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed & coverage to -reach areas. Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 WiFi Mesh Extenders boost your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.
... signal in hard-to where WiFi signals are weak. More Coverage. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed & coverage to -reach areas. Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 WiFi Mesh Extenders boost your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.
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...; Keep track of WiFi strength by location • and more ! Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 WiFi Analytics App How strong is your network status, WiFi signal strength, identify crowded WiFi channels & much more ... Check your WiFi signal? Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE...
...; Keep track of WiFi strength by location • and more ! Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 WiFi Analytics App How strong is your network status, WiFi signal strength, identify crowded WiFi channels & much more ... Check your WiFi signal? Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE...
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... using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 • Power on this package are for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. The Mac logo is non-standard or outdated. are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with... port with a uto-sensing technology This product comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 Package Contents • AC2200 Nighthawk® X4 Mesh Extender (EX7300) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in...
... using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 • Power on this package are for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. The Mac logo is non-standard or outdated. are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with... port with a uto-sensing technology This product comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Data Sheet EX7300 Package Contents • AC2200 Nighthawk® X4 Mesh Extender (EX7300) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in...
User Manual
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AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7300 User Manual July 2018 202-11577-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7300 User Manual July 2018 202-11577-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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... manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your Internet service provider for technical support.
... manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your Internet service provider for technical support.
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AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons 6 When to Use Your Extender 7 Chapter 2 Get Started Use the Extender in Extender Mode 9 Place the Extender and Apply Power 9 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 9 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 12 Log In to Access Extender...Hidden Network 18 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 19 Change the WiFi Speed 20 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 21 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 21 Use WPS With the PIN Method 22 Deny Access to a ...
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons 6 When to Use Your Extender 7 Chapter 2 Get Started Use the Extender in Extender Mode 9 Place the Extender and Apply Power 9 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 9 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 12 Log In to Access Extender...Hidden Network 18 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 19 Change the WiFi Speed 20 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 21 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 21 Use WPS With the PIN Method 22 Deny Access to a ...
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AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Update the Firmware 37 Restart the Extender Remotely 38 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 41 Find Extender's IP Address 41 Cannot Connect to the Extender 43 Cannot Join a WiFi Network 43 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 45 Technical Specifications 45 4
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Update the Firmware 37 Restart the Extender Remotely 38 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 41 Find Extender's IP Address 41 Cannot Connect to the Extender 43 Cannot Join a WiFi Network 43 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 45 Technical Specifications 45 4
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...-band WiFi. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Get to Know Your Extender 1 The AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender boosts your firmware. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons • When to...
...-band WiFi. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Get to Know Your Extender 1 The AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender boosts your firmware. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons • When to...
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...; Solid amber. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. WiFi security is booting. • Solid green. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the front panel. The extender is not enabled. A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on the side panel. LEDs...
...; Solid amber. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. WiFi security is booting. • Solid green. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the front panel. The extender is not enabled. A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on the side panel. LEDs...
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... Description If no arrow LEDs are in a home Get to a working WiFi network. The extender performs two main jobs: • The extender connects to Know Your Extender 7 AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can...
... Description If no arrow LEDs are in a home Get to a working WiFi network. The extender performs two main jobs: • The extender connects to Know Your Extender 7 AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do each of these jobs so that WiFi devices can...
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... not support WEP network security. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Use the Extender in one of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11. Place the Extender and Apply Power To...
... not support WEP network security. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Use the Extender in one of two ways: • Connect with web browser setup. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11. Place the Extender and Apply Power To...
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...GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample Get Started 10 Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11. 3. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your extender connects to the router until the Router Link LED lights...and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender The WPS LED blinks. 2. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Use the ...
...GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample Get Started 10 Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11. 3. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your extender connects to the router until the Router Link LED lights...and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender The WPS LED blinks. 2. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Use the ...
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...extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. The first time that is broadcast. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your existing WiFi router network. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended ...networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. When you log in to the extender, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. Get Started 11 Launch a web ...
...extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. The first time that is broadcast. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your existing WiFi router network. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended ...networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. When you log in to the extender, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. Get Started 11 Launch a web ...
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... green. 6. If the Router Link LED does not light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to the router and try again. Figure 4. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 5. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the... extender-to-router connection is connected to your existing network through the extender-to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or ...
... green. 6. If the Router Link LED does not light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to the router and try again. Figure 4. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 5. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the... extender-to-router connection is connected to your existing network through the extender-to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or ...
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... log in to the extender: 1. On your extender: • If you connect your extender to an Ethernet port on the extender. Log in the address field of the browser. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To install the extender as a router. Use an Ethernet cable to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the...
... log in to the extender: 1. On your extender: • If you connect your extender to an Ethernet port on the extender. Log in the address field of the browser. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To install the extender as a router. Use an Ethernet cable to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the...
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// http://mywifiext.local - AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices.
Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// http://mywifiext.local - AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices.
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...One WiFi Name feature, enter one of devices that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computer. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux ...- Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// Android devices. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of the following URLs: -
...One WiFi Name feature, enter one of devices that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computer. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux ...- Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// Android devices. AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of the following URLs: -
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..., iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local - AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To activate FastLane mode: 1. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature...
..., iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local - AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To activate FastLane mode: 1. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature...
