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cometstorm
Sep 02, 2025Aspirant
I've been trying to setup a new extender for two days
Glad I came across this. I've been trying to setup a new extender for two days. My old netgear extender is still showing up in my wireless list. 5GEXT AND 2GEXT Can't get the new one to ...
MasterChimp
Sep 04, 2025Aspirant
Good afternoon,
The only way I could tell that the mesh extender was functioning (other than having all green lights) was the significant increase in signal strength I started receiving. Other than that it appears to be invisible. I don’t recall that the instructions pointed out that using the WPS buttons would mask it in this way.
For the record, here are my relevant stats:
NETGEAR Modem/router
AC1900 Cable Modem Voice Router
Model C7100V
NETGEAR Extender
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
Model EAX15
I did check to see if the extender was listed as a new attached device but for some reason it does not show up.
Cheers