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supernova7
May 09, 2020Tutor
EX7000 extender connection to SAGEMCOM router and NBN
EX7000 extender connection to SAGEMCOM router and NBN Followed extender set-up steps to the letter. 1) Moved the extender within 2 feet of router. 2) Reset the extender. LEDs blinked Ora...
plemans
May 09, 2020Guru - Experienced User
did you ever try installing via the netgear installation wizard and not using wps?
Wps can be coded different for different device makers and it doesn't always work. which is why the installation assistant is the other method of install.
I'd try factory resetting the extender again, hardwire into it from a laptop/desktop, and then follow the smart installation wizard and not wps.
What firmware is on the extender?
What sagecom device is it? not all of them play nice with extenders.
supernova7
May 10, 2020Tutor
Thanks plemans
In the end I found a long ethernet cable and connected the router to the extender. Set-up extender in Access Point mode. All good now.
Thanks for your help.
plemans wrote:did you ever try installing via the netgear installation wizard and not using wps?
Wps can be coded different for different device makers and it doesn't always work. which is why the installation assistant is the other method of install.
I'd try factory resetting the extender again, hardwire into it from a laptop/desktop, and then follow the smart installation wizard and not wps.
What firmware is on the extender?
What sagecom device is it? not all of them play nice with extenders.