Netgear EX7000 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USADecember 2014202-11469-01Nighthawk AC1900 WiF Range ExtenderModel EX7000User Manual

Overview 10AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Attach the Rubber FeetIf you prefer to place the extender in horizontal position, you can attach the rubber feet

Overview 11 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderRetrieve and Display the Product LabelThe product label that you can retrieve from the extender contains the log

Overview 12AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an access point, the ext

1322. Get StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: • Install the Extender to Boost Your WiFi Range • Install the Extender as an Access Point

Get Started 14AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Install the Extender to Boost Your WiFi RangeThe most common way to use the extender is to boost the range of

Get Started 15 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderUse a Web Browser to Connect the Extender to Your WiFi RouterYou can use a web browser to log in to the exten

Get Started 16AC1900 WiFi Range Extender If your existing WiFi network is hidden, select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type you

Get Started 17 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender10. Click the Next button.You are prompted to log in and register your product.Choose a Location and Check th

Get Started 18AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. If the extender is not connected or the connection is poor, move the extender closer to your WiFi router

Get Started 19 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the Ethernet port on the extender.EthernetExtender Ethern

2Nighthawk AC1900 WiF Range Extender SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the l

Get Started 20AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 8. Complete the fields and click the NEXT button.9. Click the ACCESS POINT button.The extender checks for a

Get Started 21 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderRun Smart Setup InstallationYou can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to c

Get Started 22AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The following screen displays:11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to th

2333. Optimize Extender PerformanceThis chapter covers the following topics: • Boost Your Video Streaming • Adjust the WiFi Coverage

Optimize Extender Performance 24AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Boost Your Video StreamingGet the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technolog

Optimize Extender Performance 25 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender6. Select a radio button:• Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5

2644. Extender Network SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Nam

Extender Network Settings 27 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderView Connected DevicesYou can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network

Extender Network Settings 28AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi.Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name:1.

Extender Network Settings 29 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender5. Select Settings > WiFi.6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name.7. Cl

3Table of ContentsChapter 1 OverviewUnpack Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extender Network Settings 30AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi.6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box.7. Cli

Extender Network Settings 31 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender5. Select Settings > WiFi.6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.7. Select

Extender Network Settings 32AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi.6. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed.7. Click the SAVE bu

Extender Network Settings 33 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderUse WPS with the Push Button MethodTo use the Push Button method to connect a WiFi device to th

Extender Network Settings 34AC1900 WiFi Range Extender  To add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network:1. On a computer or WiFi dev

Extender Network Settings 35 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To use WiFi access control to deny access:1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected

Extender Network Settings 36AC1900 WiFi Range Extender  To set up an access schedule:1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extend

Extender Network Settings 37 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender5. Select Settings > WiFi Settings.The WiFi Settings screen displays.6. Scroll down and cl

Extender Network Settings 38AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings.By default,

3955. Maintain and Monitor the ExtenderThis chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password• Turn Password Protect

4AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up an Access Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Change

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 40AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and PasswordYou can change the user name and password to

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 41 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderTurn Password Protection Off and OnNETGEAR recommends that you leave password protectio

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 42AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 43 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderBack Up and Manage the Extender ConfigurationWhen the extender works correctly after in

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 44AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password.4. Click the Menu icon .The e

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 45 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To use the Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings:CAUTION:Th

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 46AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon .The extender menu displays.5. Select Settings > Other Set

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 47 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender5. Select Settings > Firmware Update.6. Click the Check Online button.7. If new f

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 48AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The Other Settings screen displays. The LED Logo section displays the LED status as on

4966. Share a USB Storage DeviceThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your extender. The USB port on th

5 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderAppendix A Factory Settings and Technical SpecificationsFactory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Share a USB Storage Device 50AC1900 WiFi Range Extender USB Storage Device RequirementsThe extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and h

Share a USB Storage Device 51 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To access your USB device from a Mac:1. Insert your USB device into the USB 3.0 port on the

Share a USB Storage Device 52AC1900 WiFi Range Extender  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: 1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.2. I

Share a USB Storage Device 53 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender5. Select Do More > USB Port.6. Select the USB Port On or USB Port Off radio button.7. C

Share a USB Storage Device 54AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Password-Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device To password-protect a folder:1. On a compu

Share a USB Storage Device 55 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderThe extender menu displays.5. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Select the Share Printer radi

5677. Use the Extender as a Media ServerThis chapter contains the following sections:• Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings• Play Media from a US

Use the Extender as a Media Server 57 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsBy default, the extender functions as a ReadyDL

Use the Extender as a Media Server 58AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 8. Click the SAVE button.Your changes are saved.Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVoYo

Use the Extender as a Media Server 59 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender6. If it is not yet selected, select the Enable TiVo support check box.7. Click the

611. OverviewThe NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi at speeds up t

Use the Extender as a Media Server 60AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 2. Select an item to play or watch. To copy TiVo files to a computer:Use a TiVo Desk

6188. Share a USB Printer Through the ExtenderThe ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 62AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer:1. Connect the USB prin

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 63 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderUse the Shared PrinterAfter you install the ReadySHARE Printer utility, by defau

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 64AC1900 WiFi Range Extender • Connected. Your computer is connected to the printer. When your print job is d

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 65 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner screen displays so that you ca

Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 66AC1900 WiFi Range Extender  To change the language:1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center.2. Select To

6799. FAQs and TroubleshootingThis chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs• Cannot Connect to the Extender• Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Recei

FAQs and Troubleshooting 68AC1900 WiFi Range Extender FAQsThis section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender.The we

FAQs and Troubleshooting 69 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderFor more information about how to reset the extender, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Def

Overview 7 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderUnpack Your ExtenderYour box contains the following items:ExtenderStandAntennas (3)Power adapterRubber feet (4)To

FAQs and Troubleshooting 70AC1900 WiFi Range Extender A login screen displays.c. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.5.

FAQs and Troubleshooting 71 AC1900 WiFi Range Extenderb. Toggle the second-to-last digit of the binary code to 1 or 0.If the second-to-last digit is

FAQs and Troubleshooting 72AC1900 WiFi Range Extender d. Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the old MAC 1 address with the new value you con

FAQs and Troubleshooting 73 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderIf you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect t

74AA. Factory Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings• Technical and Environmenta

Factory Settings and Technical Specifications75 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderFactory Default SettingsTo reset the extender to factory default settings,

Factory Settings and Technical Specifications76AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental SpecificationsThe following table shows the tec

Overview 8AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the LEDs.Table 1. Front panel LEDsLED Description• Green. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connec

Overview 9 AC1900 WiFi Range ExtenderRear PanelThe following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and connector on the rear panel of the extende