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Timothy88
Mar 22, 2026Luminary
Range Extender(EXS25) Management When Extending Guest Network
I have an EXS25 set up to extend my Guest network and now that it's successfully joined I can not get access to view or manage its configuration via the Nighthawk app or browser. Is there a way to...
Timothy88
Apr 15, 2026Luminary
I probably should have put this under a new thread but I reconfigured the extender to extend my primary network instead of my guest network to see if this would be a viable solution to gain access to this device.
Timothy88
Apr 15, 2026Luminary
There is no word or indication your new EXS25 (or the in most aspects similar EXS18 or EXS27) should support Orbi and an additional guest network or a guest VLAN here ->
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/EXS25/EXS25_TS.pdf
It also does not specifically state that it won’t and uses the general term of WIFI network in which I have a WiFi network.
- Timothy88Apr 15, 2026Luminary
From the manual:
“Universal Compatibility—Works with any router to expand WiFi coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft.”