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devices cant connect to extended network
I got this EX 2700 wifi extender back in December (hey, that rhymes!)
and then set it up manually, originally it worked fine. Then a month or so later, lost connection to the main router, Red light on router connection. I finally got around to resetting it, the WPA manual connection worked as expected, I have a new extended network
BUT - no devices can connect to it. My macbook pro searches, searches, winds up with a greyed out wifi symbol with a bang (!) superimposed. My ipad searches interminably. Both see the network fine, just can't connect.
And, of course, my service agreement for the new device expired a week ago. and I'm SOL for getting support.
Any ideas what to do other than use this crummy gadget as a fishing weight?
2 Replies
Hello vytasb
I would try to do a factory reset on the EX2700 by holding down the reset button for 10 seconds and they try to connect it back to the router again.
DarrenM
Tried it, didn't help.
Like I said, connection of the 2700 to the router was not a problem, only connection of the _devices_ to the extended network. They see it, but the spinner goes round and round, never connecting. Devices meaning laptop, ipad, iphone.
Any other ideas?
