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Hehren's avatar
Hehren
Aspirant
Jan 05, 2025
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EX7700 as Access Point

I want to connect my EX7700 Extender to my T-Mobile router as an access point. I am using the Nighthawk App on my phone. I know how to set up the 7700 as an extender, but I cannot figure out how to set it up as an access point using the Nighthawk phone app. I do not see any option for choosing access point during setup. 

  • try using a browser for setup and using the installation assistant. Not the app

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    set it up using the installation assistant. During the setup, instead of clicking extender mode, click access point mode. 

    • Hehren's avatar
      Hehren
      Aspirant
      I am using the Nighthawk app on my phone. I cannot find any choice for an access point in the setup window. I have attached a screenshot of the choices you get. If you choose extender, the process gives you no access point choice.
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        try using a browser for setup and using the installation assistant. Not the app