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Rogerwhit
Apr 02, 2019Aspirant
EX7500 Range Extender. I get all blue lights but 2.4 and 5 GB lights don't come on.
The set up seems correct, I get all steady blue lights, but the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz lights will not illuminate. Logging into the extender says "Your WiFi extender connection is up and running. All th...
- Apr 02, 2019
Is smart connected enabled on the R9000? Try the EX with the R9000 with SC disabled and see.
The 7500 may not be a good match for the R9000. The connection rates are slower than what the R9000 supports so the EX will be a bottle next in some regards...
FURRYe38
Apr 02, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Is smart connected enabled on the R9000? Try the EX with the R9000 with SC disabled and see.
The 7500 may not be a good match for the R9000. The connection rates are slower than what the R9000 supports so the EX will be a bottle next in some regards...
Rogerwhit
Apr 03, 2019Aspirant
Thanks for your reply. I'm jammed up right now, but I'll check out Smart Connect on router and see where it goes. As for the Ex being a drag on the 9000, I'm very disappointed in NetGear for selling me and extender that reduces the performance of my router. I'll find a way to let them know.