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Cannot setup a new EX2700 N300 WiFi Range Extender
I have just purchased an EX2700 and am attempting to set it up. I'm accessing the device from a MacBook Pro with OS 10.12.6 (Sierra) and I've used both Safari and Firefox browsers. My router does...
plemans,
Thanks for your response. I've checked 1, 2 and 3. No issues.
4. I'll try a PC later when I have access to one.
5. I tried a direct Ethernet connection but could not access the device. This is consistent with what the manual says on page 16:
"Can I connect the extender to the router wih an Ethernet cable?"
"No. The extender is deisgned to cnnect wirelessly to the router or access point."
How can I check the firmware when I can't connect?
Regards.
5. I tried a direct Ethernet connection but could not access the device. This is consistent with what the manual says on page 16:
"Can I connect the extender to the router wih an Ethernet cable?"
"No. The extender is deisgned to cnnect wirelessly to the router or access point."
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You can connect a laptop/desktop to the extender. You just can't connect a router to it and run it in access point mode. The EX2700 is the base model for extenders so it doesn't have that feature. But you can hardwire a laptop/desktop to it.