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Re: ex2700 setup not showing access point as an option. ONLY showing WIFI extender

maddierules
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ex2700 setup not showing access point as an option. ONLY showing WIFI extender

I moved my ex2700 from one office to another.  Performed full reset.   When I accessed the device to run the new set up it the software only shows option for wifi extender and not access point.  WHEN I follow the software for the wifi the device button is dark and the device it is plugged into has no internet.  

 

Again, I know the product was working when I unplugged and moved it as an access point.   However I had to do reset to move it to another network.   Now I can't get it to allow me to set back up as a access point

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plemans
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Re: ex2700 setup not showing access point as an option. ONLY showing WIFI extender

That I'm aware of, the EX2700 has never had an access point mode. Its a base model extender and didn't include AP mode. 

even the FAQ for the EX2700 states it can't be hardwired to a router/ap

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maddierules
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Re: ex2700 setup not showing access point as an option. ONLY showing WIFI extender

It has a CAT 5 connection on the top of the unit and it was being used that way for the past year, so I am confused.   I appreciate your reply.   20240824_184717.jpg20240824_184736.jpg

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plemans
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Re: ex2700 setup not showing access point as an option. ONLY showing WIFI extender

It does have an ethernet port. that is used to connect devices (computers/tvs/etc) to. 

Without an AP mode, it won't connect directly to your router through it. 

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