The EX7000 can setup as the mesh extender as well as the range extender. Here you will get to learn about the Netgear EX7000 as a Wi-Fi Range Extender setup. But first, you have to check all settings of the router connected to the home network. As an example, if Netgear router is connected then complete the Netgear router setup first.
Netgear EX7000 Setup as Extender
The EX7000 is a mesh extender that can connect with cable as well as with WPS button (without cable). Let’s see how to make a connection and finish the installation in home;
Connection
- If you want to connect extender with the router via cable:
You must use two pair of Ethernet cable. One pair will connect router to modem and other will connect extender and router. The cable ends will plug in to the router LAN port and extender Ethernet port. Then you can turn on the devices, and configure the devices.
- If you want to make a connection between extender to router via WPS:
The router connected with your home network has a WPS button which helps router to establish connection with other networking devices. You can use it to link extender and router. Turn on the devices first, and then press the WPS buttons on the devices. Both the devices will connect with each other within minutes.
Now, you have to configure it via different methods mention in below sections;
Configuration
Through IP 192.168.1.250
The easiest way and works on any operating system (Linux, computer, or MAC) and with which you can setup the device. Just start the setup by connecting computer to the extender and search the IP address. You will get to the interface login page where you have to enter the username and password (given on the label of the device). Then, you will access the interface window and complete the Netgear EX7000 as a Wi-Fi Range Extender setup.
Through Mywifiext.net (Windows)
Using a Windows computer or laptop, no worries just use the URL mywifiext.net to setup. Connect computer or laptop, open the browser, type the URL mywifiext.net and search it by pressing the Enter button. The user will reach to interface login page, here you have to enter the username and password (given on the label of the device). Then, you will access the interface window and complete the device as a WiFi Range Extender.
Through Mywifiext.local (MAC)
In MAC OS computers and laptops, different URL is used. Connect computer to the extender network and search the URL mywifiext.local. You will get to the interface login page where you have to enter the username and password (given on the label of the device). You will access the interface window. Here, you can finish the setup.
Conclusion
From this article, you have learned how to complete the Netgear EX7000 as a Wi-Fi Range Extender Setup.