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gatordw
Apr 28, 2023Tutor
EX8000 Link Status LED OFF- Can't connect to R8000 Router
Hello I'm in relatively inexperienced when it comes to this realm. I have Xfinity 1.2Gbps download speed going to a CM2000 -> ethernet cord -> AC3200 R8000 -> X6S TriBand Extender EX8000. Up until y...
- Apr 30, 2023
when you're connecting, thats from a factory reset?
You haven't hit the wps button at all?
Also, try going to 192.168.1.250 when you're connected to it.
gatordw
Apr 28, 2023Tutor
I tried to follow that but when I connect to network "NETGEAR_EXT" and then try to load "mywifiext" it just says I'm not connected to the internet.
plemans
Apr 30, 2023Guru - Experienced User
when you're connecting, thats from a factory reset?
You haven't hit the wps button at all?
Also, try going to 192.168.1.250 when you're connected to it.
- gatordwApr 30, 2023Tutor
Thanks for the help, I factory reset it for 15 seconds then when I load the Extender ip address it brought me to the manual setup where I was able to select to extend 5Ghz from the the main router. I appreciate the help!!!