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Gadgetman43
Aspirant
Jan 18, 2025

EX2700 Range extender. Unable to access.

Recently reinstalled an EX2700 range extender. It is connected to my WiFi and can be identified as so, on the BT hub (router). Confirmed by being able to see the Mac and IP address. Atempting to acc...
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Gadgetman43
Aspirant
Jan 21, 2025

Hi

Sadly, I have seen that video before. The fact is I cannot access the device in the first place. It shows on my router which indicates it "sees" the system. but still won`t allow access to the Log On. Entering the IP address is not recognised. Setup with WPS fails.

 

Pete

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 21, 2025

If you tried wps, factory reset it. 

Then hardwire a PC/laptop into the extender (shut off the pc/laptops wifi) and go to 192.168.1.250 or mywifiext . net