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LDLTH's avatar
LDLTH
Aspirant
Sep 20, 2020
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Unable to Connect a Second Extender

I have been using the AC750/EX3700 WiFi Range Extender without any issues for a year. However, after buying a second one, I can't get it to show up since the WPS is not staying lit. It flashes when it's trying to connect to the router but then turns off. What do I have to do to get my router to recognize the second one.

 

I do not have a Nighthawk Mesh although that was the only choice I had to pick.

  • Thanks for your help and patience. I finally got it to recognize the additional extender. First, I had to unplug the first one. Second, I plugged the new one in and reset it. Finally, I was about to see and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WIFI network. After I did all of those things, then I was able to get to set up the new extender. Of course, make sure you give it a name that's different than the first extender.

     

    If Netgear would only have posted this second piece of support, a lot of the frustration would have been eliminated.

4 Replies

    • LDLTH's avatar
      LDLTH
      Aspirant

      Thanks for responding. Since I have an existing extender, do I have to turn existing one off to get the second one to be recognized? I tried to connect before with the Web Browser Setup but I had problems.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        try shutting off the one that is already setup.