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Brklnite67's avatar
Oct 30, 2022
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Netgear Nighthawk WiFi Mesh Extender EX7000

Please someone help! I bought this extender at an auction. Got it hooked up see it in network and everything. But trying to get it registered, says it’s already been registered. I’m guessing by the pr...
  • plemans's avatar
    Oct 31, 2022

    You don't need to register it to use it. 

    Simple make sure you factory reset it before you install it. 

    Push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while its powered on. 

    then follow the install/setup guide and you should be good. 

     

    The registration is a little more important on the routers because you can tie armor/parental controls into them. With extenders, you don't need those options so registration isn't as important.