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Nighthawk EX7700 not connecting
Hi I have a Nighthawk X6 AC2200 wifi extender - Model EX7700. It used to work in the past. We had it positioned one floor above the router, and it successfully extended the signal to the top floor...
Your extender has successfully connected to your existing WiFi network.
Connect any WiFi enabled device like you would connect them to your main network, using the credentials below.
before I chuck the router in the bin
It helps if the description is consistent in terminology. (i.e. "extender" vs. "router")
Page 10 of the EX7700 extender User Manual says
Once the EX7700 has been reset, it can be configured using the web assistant method shown on page 14.