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Mk417
Nov 19, 2021Aspirant
Nighthawk EX7000 AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender won't let me connect wirelessly but brodcasts a signal
I have been using this range extender since August without much issue, but the last two days have been driving me crazy. The range extender connects to my modem wirelessly and has internet since...
plemans
Nov 22, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried reinstalling the firmware on the extender, then do a factory reset/reinstall?
Mk417
Nov 22, 2021Aspirant
Yes I've tried that. I updated and it didn't work so after updating I did a factory reset, still didn't work. I'm thinking it's a hardware issue.
- plemansNov 22, 2021Guru - Experienced User
How about downgrading the firmware 2 versions?
it wouldn't be the first time an extenders firmware had a bug.
I'd also try hotspotting your phone and see if you can setup the extender to your phone to work just to test the extender.
Because the other issue could be the G1100 since its verizon's mesh device. Maybe they updated it and its causing the issue.