Set Up a Netgear EX7000 WiFi Repeater (Wired)

 In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Set up your Netgear EX7000 Wi-Fi Range Extender.

Before We Begin:

• Have your home Wi-Fi network name and password.
• Be at your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

1 Physical Set Up

1. Connect the three antennas, and either attach your Range Extender to the stand, or put the small non-slip pads on the bottom.
2. Place your Range Extender about half-way between your Router, and the Wi-Fi devices you're having trouble with.
   
3. Plug the power cable into the back of your Range Extender.
   
4. Plug the power cable into the wall.
   
5. Turn on the Range Extender by pressing the power button on the back.
   
6. If you are using a Wired device where the Range Extender is located, plug it into one of the Ethernet ports now, as well.
   
7. The Netgear logo will light up.

2 OS Choice

There are 2 main Operating Systems for personal computers currently available, Windows and macOS. This guide is for Windows

Windows

Windows runs on computers produced by multiple companies, such as Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Hewlett Packard, Acer, and Sony.

3 Wired or Wireless

A wired connection is provided by an Ethernet cable. Most commonly, these are used by desktop computers and other equipment you don't move around often.

4 Initial Setup

1. Open your prefered browser.
   
2. Type in www.mywifiext.net and press Enter or Return on your keyboard.
   
3. Select New Extender Setup.
   
4. Create your account. This is used to log in and change settings on your Wi-Fi Range Extender in the future. When you're done filling this out, select Next.

   This password has nothing to do with your Wi-Fi connectivity, it's only used to manage the Range Extender in the future. Choose one that is easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess.

   
5. Your Extender can be used as an Access Point; connected with an Ethernet cable that's run a long distance to your router. We're setting up as a range extender, without an extra Ethernet cable. Select WiFi Range Extender.
   
6. Select your Wi-Fi Network from the list.
7. Enter your Wi-Fi password for your router's network for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, then select Next.

   These are the passwords you'd normally use to connect to your home Wi-Fi connection.

   
8. You'll be asked to name your extended networks, and give them passwords. These are the names you'll see when you connect to the range extender, and the password you'll use. Once setup as you want, select Next.

   By default, the extender will add _EXT, _2GEXT, or _5GEXT to the end, and use the same password as your router's Wi-Fi. These are perfectly fine choices!

   
9. Your range extender will reboot with the new settings in place.

5 Complete Setup

1. Return to your browser.
   
2. Select Continue, if a message opened.
3. Your network information will be displayed. Select Next when you're ready to continue.

   You will need these settings to connect your devices! It's a good idea to write down this information or print it out, so it's easier to get to later on.

   
4. You'll be asked to register your Range Extender, to get updates and information about your Netgear products. Fill out the form, choose if you'd like to Bookmark the range extender settings page, if you'd like to get Email messages from Netgear, then select Finish.
   

6 Choosing a Location

Once fully setup, you can relocate your Range Extender to an ideal location in your home. Simply plug it in in the new location; it will save all the settings you entered and be operational a few minutes after you plug it in.

When placing your range extender, there's a couple things to consider:

• At least six feet from your router.
• About half way between your router, and the devices having problems with their Wi-Fi connection.

Visual Example

Without Range Extender

Range Extender In A Good Location

Check the Wireless Steps Here: Set Up a Netgear EX7000 WiFi Repeater