N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700

Question

OK, So, I purchased the N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700. I followed the instructions, and all the lights on the extender are showing the right colour. I can see the extended newtork on my laptop, and on my phone, however, I cannot connect to it as I have no idea what the password is! On page 8 of the manual, it states, The extender creates a new extended WiFi network. The extenders new WiFi network name is based on your existing WiFi network name with _EXT at the end of the name.

I can confirm that it has done this.

It then states - Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.

This is not the case, as it just won't accept the current password.

I can't even get to mywifiext.net. I just get an error message saying the page cannot be found, which I guess means that it's connecting via the existing network router.

Do I need to reset the extender, or do I need to purchase an ethernet cable and connect to the extender that way? I only bought the extender so that our new TV could connect - Help would be appreciated

DarrenM · Answer

Hello dom73

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I would try to connect via ethernet get back to the settings and try to change the password.

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DarrenM

Smartyuk · Answer

Hi Dom73Did you ever manage to get this sorted? I have almost the same problem. I have connected to my wifi but I want to connect my tablet, when I click on my ext it ask for my password but It does not accept it. So here I am very frustrated I cannot connect my tablet. Can anyone help with this for me please? Thank you&nbsp;

DarrenM · Answer

Try removing the network from the tablet in the tablets wifi settings then try connecting again.

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DarrenM&nbsp;

dom73 · Answer

HiApologies for the delay in responding, I had issues getting logged back in to this forum. I did solve it. I had to buy an ethernet cable. This connects to the extender. The other end goes plugs into your computer. If I remember correctly, once you have the extender connected you log into the Netgear support website which is detailed in the instructions book. From there I found the password. I think it was quite self explanatory once logged in. Be warned though, if your default password is anything like mine for the extender it will be over 40 characters long!! Good luck

Smartyuk · Answer

Thanks for the reply however I am trying to connect my samsung tablet and so cannot plug in a cable, or are you telling me to connect to a computer just so I can get a password? but also it is now out of waranty so can I still get my password?&nbsp; I am not very clever when trying to do computer stuff. What really doe annoy me is netgear dont care unless your stuff is registered and within your guarentee, at the end of the day it is still from them and they have the easy answers. Thank you

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N300 WiFi Range Extender Model EX2700

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