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prdbman
Guide
Feb 20, 2023

cant reconnect ex6150

My ex6150 was working well for a few years but all of a sudden I starting have some issues so I decided to do a factory reset and start over. I havent been able to get it setup since.   I am able t...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 21, 2023

What fios router is it? Some of verizon's newer ones have son (self organizing network) built in and that needs to be disabled to use non verizon extenders. 

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    prdbman
    Guide
    Feb 22, 2023

    The fios router is G-1100 Quantum Gateway. I don't see anything about self-organizing gateway but will look further. Thanks!

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 22, 2023

      the G1100 has a wps option through the settings. Have you tried setting them up using wps? 

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        prdbman
        Guide
        Feb 22, 2023

        Yes I just tried that. Everything seems to work. All lights are green. But I dont see the new network (ie MyWiFiExample_EXT) after the setup.

         

        I appreciate your suggestion though ... thanks!