Netgear EX2800 Setup
Netgear, a globally recognized brand offering several networking devices for consumers, businesses, and service providers. EX2800 Range Extender is one of the products offered to extend the home WiFi network range. The device has dual band frequency with AC750 total bandwidth. It offers high speed internet coverage across your home or office space. Netgear EX2800 Setup process is also very easy. You can connect either by using WPS or Web browser. Both the methods are simple and effective. You can opt for any of them to complete the configuration. Check further sections of this page in case you feel you need assistance. Our this resource will guide you to configure your Netgear range extender and enjoy uninterrupted internet across the space.
Netgear EX2800 Overview
You should familiarize yourself with the Netgear EX2800 prior to pursuing the setup. The device has four LEDs on the front side. These LEDs indicate power supply, router connection, device connection and WPS. The LEDs display four colors. Each color of the LED has a different meaning. For example, the solid green color of the power LED indicates the device is powered on whereas its amber color indicates the device is booting. On the side panel of the device you’ll find a Reset button, a WPS button and a power button.
Several users have a question in mind when exactly to use a range extender device like Netgear EX2800. Answer to the question is very simple, when you find no signal or weak signal zone area in your space. In other words, when your existing networking device fails to transmit signals across your space and a weak or no signal zone has been created. This is where you need a range extender to increase the signal range and strengthen the connection across the space.
Netgear EX2800 Setup Process
Netgear EX2800 setup is a very simple and easy to follow process. You can configure your own range extender device by following the underneath given steps even if you are not tech savvy.
Installation & Power Up the Extender
First of all you need to install the device. For installation first unpack it and take the device out. With the device you’ll also get a user manual. Carefully take the device and look for an ideal placement to keep the device. It is highly recommended to keep the device next to the router (host networking device) during the configuration process. Its wall plug design makes the device more convenient to install. Thereafter you need to connect the device into the power plug and turn on the power. Also push the power button on the device. Check the power LED, it will start then turn amber and then into solid green color.
Connect with WPS Method
Once the power of the device is on, you have to decide whether you wish to go with WPS or netgear installation assistant method to establish connection. In case you opt WPS method then you should follow the steps as mentioned:
- First of all you need to verify your host router device supports WPS.
- Then you need to press the WPS button on the extender device.
- As you press the button you’ll notice the WPS LED will start blinking.
- Within the next two minutes now you need to press the WPS on your router device.
- Once the connection is complete, the device will reboot itself.
- If your main router supports 5GHz frequency then follow the process again to establish connection for the second frequency too.
- Then jump to the below given “Search Adequate Placement” section and follow the further steps.
Connect With NETGEAR Installation Assistant
You can use netgear installation assistant to move ahead for Netgear EX2800 setup by follow the given steps:
- Take a WiFi enabled device such as computer/ laptop or mobile.
- Connect to the NETGEAR_EXT network by browsing the WiFi settings.
- Then launch a web browser and browse http://www.mywifiext.net web address.
- Netgear installation assistant will display on the screen
- Now, follow the prompts as displayed on the screen.
- Complete the connection process to connect the extender with your existing network.
Search Adequate Placement
Once connection by using WPS or netgear installation assistant completes successfully then you should search for an adequate placement of your device. Keep the device halfway from the WiFi router (main host) device and the area where you experience no signals or weak signals. To allow the device to catch signals of your existing router, you need to keep it within the range of the router. Router LED on extender devices can help you in looking for an ideal location. If the LED displays solid green or solid amber color means connection is good. But in case the light turns red, the connection is bad. Moreover if there is no light on router LED, it signifies there is no connection between the router and extender device.