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HeHeHeHe
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May 03, 2018
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EX2700 firmware update problem: You are not connected to your extender's WiFi network.

I am trying to update the firmware on my EX2700 Wi-Fi range extender. I've downloaded the firmware (version # 1.0.1.42). I follow the instructions in the release notes to go to URL http://www.mywifie...
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    TheEther
    Sep 17, 2016

    Xgharetx wrote:
    I believe this is the same one.

    http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/products_services/p_660r_compact_series.shtml?t=p

    That clearly states that it's a modem router.  So, the problem is that the Zyxel is blocking the ports from being opened.  You either need to put it into bridge mode, if at all possible.  Or, alternatively, you need to put the WNR2000 into AP Mode (via ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP).