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Johnsn11
Jan 02, 2020Follower
N300 wireless ext has wrong network name
We had our extended connected to a belkin router a few years ago and now have a NETGEAR router. When I try to log into the extender, the network name is still belkin_ext and I can’t log in because it ...
plemans
Jan 02, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Here's what I'd do and the order I'd do it in.
1. Factory reset again. Push and hold reset while its powered on for 7-10 seconds or until the lights change
2. Set it up via the smart connect wizard instead of wps.
3. don't use the wps for setup.
the support site for the ex2700 has videos of using the smart connection wizard. As well as a manual, firmware, etc.