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ex7000 doesn't work
at the last step, you have to connect to wifi before checking the last box. Problem, the extended signal is now strong, but connection is always limited. So it's uselessly strong. You can't connect t...
What Firmware version is loaded on the EX?
What is the Mfr and model# of the main host router the NG extender is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and extender(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
What channels are you using on the main host router?
Uncychopchop wrote:
Same issues plus others for the limited time it almost worked, have tried the following with no success.
New/separate SSID for extender.
Multiple factory resets.
Assigned all device MAC addresses (and virtual MAC addresses as for some reason the extender wants to mess with the original MAC) a static IP when the router was spitting out IP address conflicts.
Firmware upgrade + firmware downgrade.
Spent at least 5-6 hours faffing about with the thing and still connection "Limited" if device connects at all to the extender SSID (mobile device fails to get an IP address).
Honestly, such a peice of crap.
I'm not near the NG but latest available firmware currently. Using a Cisco Meraki Z1 2.4Ghz + 5Ghz channels. Probably around 20-24 feet from Z1 to NGEX7000. Connection shows green (when connected) so distance shouldn't be a problem.
When it does connect I get IP address conflicts so assigned EVERYTHING a fixed IP (MAC and "Virtual MAC"). When I do this, all devices can connect directly to the router no problem yet devices connecting through the EX7000 will fail to get an IP address.
Have tried putting a 1 week DHCP lease on, still get conflicts.
If possible to turn off the virtual MAC setting, pretty sure that would fix the problem.