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cappy2112
Jan 30, 2022Guide
Can't login to the EX8000 admin page
I've got an R8000 as the main router, but it isn't in the ideal location for the best signal coverage. I've bought an EX8000 that would hopefully help with the weak wifi coverage,but when I set it u...
Keagan21
Jan 30, 2022Aspirant
Push and hold the Factory Settings button (located on the side panel) for 7 seconds. Your range extender resets. Open your computer or mobile device's WiFi menu and connect to the extender's default WiFi network, NETGEAR_EXT.
- cappy2112Jan 30, 2022Guide
Keagan21 wrote:Push and hold the Factory Settings button (located on the side panel) for 7 seconds. Your range extender resets. Open your computer or mobile device's WiFi menu and connect to the extender's default WiFi network, NETGEAR_EXT.
I started this whole process by resetting to factory defaults, then went through the Extender setup (3 times). It did not improve
my wifi speed. Reset to factory, then setup as AP, which works ok, except that I can't get to the admin page.