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MaeS
Sep 16, 2015Follower
Connecting my WN2500RP extender
My WN2500RP extender sees my network on the "mywifiext.net". However, when I put in my passphrase I get this: "The Extender was not able to connect to your existing network. If you entered the ...
nhann
Sep 17, 2015NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi MaeS,
Is this your first time setting up the WN2500RP?
Please try connecting your computer to the WN2500RP via ethernet wire and follow the instructions provided on page 22 of 86:
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WN2500RPV2/WN2500RPv2_UM_28May2014.pdf
Which router is connected to the WN2500RP? Please update it to the latest firmware.
You can also try resetting your router to factory defaults then try setting up the WN2500RP.