I have been following the set up that I found online. I haven't been able to get the lights to come on like the instructions said. Therefore I haven't been able to get it set up. I tried the wps set up and the second option. I tried connecting the extender to an Ethernet cable as an access point. I have recently set up a new modem and router. That may be adding to my confusion and causing me to make mistakes.
Ok, Here are some details. I realize that my original post was rambling.
I am using PCLOS KDE and Firefox browser.
I am trying to connect my range extender to my laptop with an ethernet cable.
I have my extender powered up and an ethernet cable from the extender to my laptop. I have the laptop connected to wifi.
I copy my wifiext.net into a web browser's address bar.
After I hit Enter I am informed that I am not connected to my extender's wifi network.
I go into my router and look for the ip address for my extender. It is not there because I am not connected to it.
I am going in circles and not accomplishing anything.
I see the EX6100_netgear_2gext network. If I try to connect to that network, my wifi network disconnects and it doesn't connect to the EX6100_netgear_2gext network. So, what am I doing wrong or not doing that I should be?
I have the range extender powered up and in the same room as the router and laptop.
If I try to setup the range extender using wps, I push the wps button on the range extender and the the button on my nighthawk AC1750 router, the wps light goes out after blinking a while. I am beginning to wonder if the RE is bad? Any ideas, anyone?
Please factory reset the extender by pressing on the small black button using a pin for 15+ seconds then join the NETGEAR_EXT wifi network using a phone or laptop. After you connect to the NETGEAR_EXT network with your phone or laptop, browse to www.mywifiext.net and follow the setup instructions.
Thanks for your support. I talked with someone on the phone from Netgear and found out from him that I needed Windows to set the RE up. I was using Linux. I reformated my laptop and installed Windows 7 and fumbled around and got the RE set up and it is working. I have a Netgear22-5G_2GEXT wireless network that is 100%. The regular wireless network is 60%. However, my laptop sometimes seems to connect to the weaker network. Apparently, I have to tweak some setting. Anyway, I am not sure what I did correctly to get it set up but it is working. I am pleased. Thanks for all you help.
