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EX2700 password
Hi there,
I have searched around on this page and others to find a seeminly common issue of trying to connect a wifi extender to the network. I have undergone factory reset; linked the extender to the router and everything works perfectly until the password is not accepted when trying to connect a device to the wifi network (xxx_EXT). Solutions previously provided include logging onto mywifiext, but this doesn't work if I can't log into the extender. Can someone please help?
Does it connect? Or is it asking for the wireless password?
When its in factory settings, it shouldn't ask for a password for the wireless.
It should only ask if its been setup or wps has been used prior.
So try the factory reset option.
You could also connect a pc/laptop to it via the ethernet port for setup. Just make sure to disable the wifi on the pc/laptop you use (if you do) so it doesnt' default back to that connection during setup.
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Did you try factory resetting the extender (push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while powered on) and then using the installation assistant? don't use wps for setup.
What firmware are you on?
What router are you connecting it to?