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tbbsb
Follower
Apr 13, 2017

Router light won't go on

I just bought this wifi extender and I can't set it up. I have it literally inches away from my router with nothing blocking it and the router light will not turn on. My internet connection from the ...
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dickblank
Aspirant
Apr 14, 2017
This should be simple but I have the same problem but need to talk to someone
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DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Apr 17, 2017

Try lowering the wireless channel on the main router and then go into the extender setup and see if it will connect.

 

DarrenM