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bhery1110's avatar
bhery1110
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Mar 19, 2021

I have a model Nighthawk X10 and Nighthawk X65 Model EX8000 I can not get extender to hookup

I have just had this problem since I updated my firm ware and software.  I tried to connect and I get the message to look for the net 65ext.  I do not show that.  I have unpluged both the router, modem and extendern and ten restarting first the modem then the router then the extender.  that did not do any good. I am lost and not a IT person or have any experience.  can anyone suggest what to do.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    do you have the EX8000 setup as a mesh device? 

    If so, it uses the same ssid as the router and you won't see a "ext" device. 

    Maybe after the update, it got switched to mesh mode (onessid is what its called)

    What are all the led's on the ex8000 showing?