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Netgear nighthawk connected to router...or is it ?
Model EX6410 ..had to type it here as its not listed in the above I've followed everything to the book and getting no joy in getting any connection Extender> Power outlet Waits for power ...
that extender is a mesh extender. Meaning it uses the same ssid as the router and devices roam between it and the router as needed.
It defaults sets up that way if you use wps or use the installation assistant.
EX6410 | AC1900 WiFi Range Extender | NETGEAR Support
you can log into your router and check your attached devices page (or equivelent). It should list the extender and its ip address. You can use that IP address to access the extender.
What I am connected to is something called VM3687074. That is the name of my router .
Ive just unplugged the Extender and i had a brief disconnection then re-connected to the same Signal
Are you saying the extendere carries the same name ? If so how would you know what you are connected to? The Extender or the router itself ?
to know which you're connected to, you'd either need to log into the router or the extender and they show you connected devices.
I don't follow. In order to see what im connected to i only need to look on wifi connection on my phone or any other device.
Its looking clear Ive bought a lemon because this thing does not work.
As you can see in my screen shot all lights are showing green. Yet on my phone the only connection on offer is the original router name.
I followed all instructions even looking on Youtube.
You're not understanding.
Because its a mesh extender, it sets up using the same ssid as the router. it won't show as a seperate network under a standard wireless scan. Thats the whole purpose of a mesh extender or mesh network.
It relies on your devices to roam between the router and the extender as needed.
Because of this, to tell if you're connected to the router or the extender, you can log into the router/extender and check their attached devices list.
If you don't like that, you can disable "one ssid" which is the mesh feature.
Misunderstanding how something functions doesn't make it a lemon.
It still works as an extender but its supposed to be a seamless device and not something you have to go into your phone/tablet to change networks.
