NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Jul 17, 2018

EX7000 Access Point built-in ReadyDLNA server keeps reinstalling itself as a new devicein Windows 10

          I'm really only noticing the issue on my Windows 10 PC. In the Bluetooth & Other Devices Windows settings page the list of "Other devices" lists the ReadyDLNA: EX7000 many times. The list k...
Features
Troubleshooting
Larry357's avatar
Larry357
Aspirant
Jul 20, 2018

To configure your EX7000 as an Access Point:

  1. Connect your router using an Ethernet cable to any available Ethernet ports of your EX7000.
  2. Use your Wi-Fi network manager on your wireless computer or any Wi-Fi device to connect to the NETGEAR_EXTnetwork.
  3. Once connected, the Device to Extender LED  will turn to solid green.
  4. Open your internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome.
  5. Enter in the address bar of your internet browser.
  6. Click NEW EXTENDER SETUP.
  7. Complete the Extender Setup screen and click NEXT.
  8. Click Access Point and the setup is now going to check for an internet connection.
  9. Set the network name (SSID), security option, and passphrase (network key). Click Next.
  10. After applying the settings, connect your devices wired or wirelessly to the EX7000's new SSID and click Continue. 
  11. Click Next to finish the setup.

Your EX7000 is now properly configured as an Access Point. mybkexperience survey

  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Jul 20, 2018

    Thank you, but that is not the topic I'm discussing on this thread.