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ant3000
Aug 08, 2023Guide
Can't connect to AC3000 Desktop Extender (EX8000)
Hi, I have a AC3000 Desktop Extender (EX8000) connected via WiFi to a Nighthawk AC1900 (R7000) VDSL /ADSL Router which I've been running for the last few years with a MacOSX setup I've been attem...
plemans
Aug 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What result do you get when trying the IP address?
Have you tried hardwiring into the extender and trying?
- ant3000Aug 08, 2023Guide
Hi, The IP Address can't make a connection (I'm on the same network as the Extender) however I have't tried a hardwired connection.
If I hardwire do I connect through the browser using the IP address or the mywifiext address?
- plemansAug 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
try both
- ant3000Aug 10, 2023Guide
I've hardwired to the extender over Ethernet and still can't form a connection (with without wifi) using the assigned IP, default IP or mywifiext .net or .local (with and without www)
The only time a page has loaded is when I'm not connected to the extender network? All other attempts have timed out or refused to connect?
I have a working connection with the extender over ethernet as I have internet (wifi off) and I also have a NAS attached to the extender but I just can't find a way into the admin?