I have had my EX7300 connected to Xfinitys XB6 modem/router from the house to the shop in the back (100ft) with no issues and a strong signal. I upgraded to their XB8-T with 2.4/5/6 channels. Now I can't connect the 2.I have tried the factory reset (a few times) WPS and connection through ethernet, while in the same room, making sure extender option is selected and nothing still.All lights are lit up green except for Router Link and Firmware is current. When I setup through mywifiext or the Default IP and go through the set up and can see the router wifi 2.4 and 5. I connect, setup the ext name and passwords, wait for it to connect and finalize, then nothing. This has happened in the past but I can't remember the solution.

The Ex7300 is a mesh extender. If you ran through setup successfully (from the sound of it), it'll have the exact same ssid as the primary router. Is that how you set it up?

I'm can't see where it shows the extenders SSID.I know the routers SSID just says SETUP something, which I thought was weird.On the initial setup I can see both 2.4 and 5 to connect to. Set up the ext network and passwords. (Takes a few moments to save settings) then it says connect to wifi and continue. But I connect and internet isn't available. Click continue, and it just resets the setup process.Ethernet connection to it does not work, in any of the 4 ports. I have seen the Router Link light come on for a split second randomly in the beginning though.

What security are you running on the XB8? Did you try using the wps method of setup?

Security Type: WPA2-PersonalIPv6 and IPv4WPS doesn't connect or light up Router Link light and neither does Ethernet with the equipment right next to each other. The mywifiext page shows me the 2.4 and 5 to connect to. I type in the pw set up the EXT name and password (tried both custom and same name and pw, and only ext either the 2.4 or 5) it takes me to the applying settings to the system loading window, then disconnects and has me start over. I'm stuck in a loop.

I had them both have the same SSID just with _EXT at the end and I've tried changing them as well.

EX7300 not connecting to Xfinitys XB8-T Modem/Router

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plemans
Guru
Mar 09, 2024
The Ex7300 is a mesh extender. If you ran through setup successfully (from the sound of it), it'll have the exact same ssid as the primary router.

Is that how you set it up?
- ValkyrieRising
  Aspirant
  Mar 09, 2024
  I'm can't see where it shows the extenders SSID.
  I know the routers SSID just says SETUP something, which I thought was weird.
  
  On the initial setup I can see both 2.4 and 5 to connect to. Set up the ext network and passwords. (Takes a few moments to save settings) then it says connect to wifi and continue. But I connect and internet isn't available. Click continue, and it just resets the setup process.
  
  Ethernet connection to it does not work, in any of the 4 ports. I have seen the Router Link light come on for a split second randomly in the beginning though.
  - plemans
    Guru
    Mar 10, 2024
    What security are you running on the XB8?
    
    Did you try using the wps method of setup?

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EX7300 not connecting to Xfinitys XB8-T Modem/Router