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Dan_Schultheis
Aspirant
Jul 30, 2018

NetGear WiFi Range Extender

I have a Netgear Extender EX7000 AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Range Extender WiFi Booster   I cant seem to get signal for 5GhZ only on 2.4GhZ on my extender (its always red, after green for ...
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DexterJB
NETGEAR Moderator
Aug 01, 2018

Hi Dan_Schultheis,

 

Welcome to the community!

 

It is possible that the location of the extender is too far for the 5GHz band signal of your main wireless router to reach. Try bringing it closer if possible.

 

Regards,

 

Dexter

Community Team

 

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    Dan_Schultheis
    Aspirant
    Aug 02, 2018

    Thanks ill try that!