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EX7300 not connecting to Xfinitys XB8-T Modem/Router
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 ca...
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.
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-Personal
IPv6 and IPv4
WPS 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 also have my PC (100ft away) connected to the XB8 with no problem. Strong signal strength at 120Mbps. My extender is usually right under my desk, so the same distance. I do only see the 2.4 to connect to, so thats why I tried only connecting the extender to the 2.4 as well with no avail.
ValkyrieRising wrote:
I also have my PC (100ft away) connected to the XB8 with no problem. Strong signal strength at 120Mbps. My extender is usually right under my desk, so the same distance. I do only see the 2.4 to connect to, so thats why I tried only connecting the extender to the 2.4 as well with no avail.You only see the 2.4ghz during setup? You might be to far away then or to much materials in the middle.
When you say "strong signal" in the sentence above but then only seeing 2.4ghz, its makes me suspicious of interference or distance.
Hardwiring the PC into the extender and try logging into the settings on the extender using the browser.
That should let you get a screensnip of the connection back to the router
- PC says wifi strength excellent, full bars, 120Mbps. I even tried only connecting the extender to the 2.4 and it still won't connect.