How to Set Up Netgear WiFi Extender Without WPS?

Are you unable to set up the Netgear WiFi extender ex2700 using the WPS button? Looking for an alternate way to set up the extender? You have reached the right post. We are going to discuss not one but two different methods that do not involve the WPS button to set up the Netgear extender. But make sure that you are following all the instructions correctly in the same sequence to avoid the Netgear extender not working issue or unable to set up extender issue. Keep reading to know about the setup process.

Netgear wifi extender EX2700 Setup Using Nighthawk App

1. Commence the Netgear WiFi extender setup process by unwrapping your extender. (we assume you have just purchased the Netgear WiFi extender)

2. Make sure that you have received the extender in good condition. Also, keep the user manual and any other accessories with care.

3. Now find a suitable place for the extender. The area should be located near the existing router and should have an available active power socket.

4. Found? Place the extender here and plug the power adapter into the extender and the other end into the power socket.

5. Turn on the power button now. Observe the lights on it. Wait till they turn solid.

6. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Netgear EX2700 extender to the host router. Make certain that the cable that you are putting to use is not worn out. Additionally, check that the connection that you are making is solid and not loose.

7. Take your smartphone in your hand to unlock it.

8. Done? Head toward the Google Play Store(Apple App Store) and download the Netgear Nighthawk app on it.

9. The moment the app is installed, launch it by tapping on the icon.

10. It will ask you to log in using the default credentials. If it is the first time then you will be asked to create an account.

11. Fill in the required details and log in.

12. You will reach the New Extender Setup page.

13. You will find certain prompts on this page that you need to keep following until you succeed in setting up your Netgear extender EX2700.

Netgear wifi extender EX2700 Setup Using Manual Method

Don’t want to use the smartphone to set up the Netgear extender? Don’t worry. Use the next method to complete the Netgear extender setup without phone. In this method, you need to use the web address mywifiext.net create account and then proceed with the setup process. Here are the detailed instructions for the same:

1. Bring the Netgear EX2700 WiFi range extender to the same room where you have already placed your router.

2. Connect the extender to the power outlet and turn the power button on to begin supplying power to it. You need to wait till the LEDs are settled on the extender.

3. Connect the router to the power source and let it boot up completely.

4. Take hold of an Ethernet cable and make a firm connection between the router and the extender. Please note that you can connect these devices using a wireless connection also. But we are recommending using an Ethernet cable such that the setup process does not get halted due to poor connection between the devices. A wired connection is always more reliable than a wireless one.

5. Thereafter use your PC and load up an internet browser that is compatible with the Netgear web address and updated to the most recent version.

6. Visit mywifiext.net and access the Netgear login page. If you are doing this for the first time then create a Netgear account first and then log in.

7. As soon as you are logged in, you will be navigated to the New Extender Setup page.

8. Keep following the instructions displayed on the PC screen and you will soon be done with the Netgear extender setup process.

This is how you can set up your Netgear WiFi range extender without WPS button.

Sum Up

You just learned about two different methods other than the WPS method to set up a Netgear WiFi range extender. We are sure you have found both methods very easy to perform.

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