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Pizorro's avatar
Pizorro
Tutor
Aug 26, 2020

How to connect an extender with ethernet cable (not wifi)

I am having problems connecting my extender with my main router in the house, I am trying to connect it with ethernet cable not wifi, becuase of the thick walls and size.  But my extender does not seem to respond.  Can someone help me step by step how to connect them together, and if I need to change anything in the router or extender?  

I am not very good with this, not very tech guy, your support will be highly appreciated.

Main router is: RAX80

EXtender model: EX6200

Connection from router to extender via CAT8 cable (not wifi).

 

Thanks in advance,

 

 

 

1 Reply

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 27, 2020

    First step is to check the cable. Connect a pc/laptop to it to ensure its good and working. 

    then factory reset your extenders. Then connect the ethernet wire and turn it on. 

    Re-run setup but use access point mode during setup instead of extender mode. 

     

    https://www.netgear.com/support/product/EX6200.aspx