Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 Extender Setup and Installation Guide

Looking to set up your Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 AC1900 extender? If yes, you have arrived at the right post. Here, you will learn the complete Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 setup process. Continue reading

Key Features of Netgear EX7000 AC1900 Extender

In case you are struggling with interrupted WiFi signals or dead zones, then the ultimate solution is to perform the Netgear EX7000 setup. The AC1900 extender's main motive is to improve the signal strength of your existing home WiFi network. What makes the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 extender is one of the top-performing extenders due to the following features:

• Dual-band WiFi up to 1900 Mbps
• Compatible with all WiFi routers
• Supports FastLane technology Easy to install
• Works in two modes: extender and access point
• Compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi router
• Includes 700mW high-powered amplifiers
• No need of the installation CD for Netgear Nighthawk setup
• Perfect for online gaming and HD video streaming

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 Extender Setup

1. Setup EX7000 as a WiFi Range Extender

You can configure Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 AC1900 WiFi range extender to amplify the range of your current wireless network:

• Plug in your Netgear Nighthawk WiFi range extender and turn it on.
• Connect your PC or laptop to a reliable WiFi network.
• Access a web browser of your choice. You can choose between Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari.
• Enter mywifiext.net in the URL bar at the top-left side.

Note: You can also the Netgear Nighthawk app for the EX7000

• Click on the New Extender Setup button.
• Fill in the required details and hit Next.
• Click on the WiFi Extender button.
• Choose the WiFi network you would like to extend.
• Click on the Next button. Enter your network passphrase and hit Next.
• You can change the network name or SSID and password of your Netgear range extender.
• Thereafter, click on the Next button to save the settings made by you.
• Now, connect your WiFi devices to the EX7000 SSID and click on the Continue button.
• The Netgear AC1900 EX7000 WiFi range extender is now successfully connected to your current wireless network.
• Click on the Continue button to proceed further.
• At last, click on the Finish button to complete the Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 WiFi range extender setup.

The EX7000 has configured as a WiFi range extender. You can also connect wired devices like desktop PCs, smart TV, or gaming consoles to the extender via its Ethernet ports.

2. Setup EX7000 as an Access Point

When working in the Access Point mode, you can create a new WiFi hotspot using a wired connection. In order to configure Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 extender as an access point, go through the instructions mentioned below:

• Power on your Netgear Nighthawk wireless range extender.
• Grab an Ethernet cable to connect your EX7000 extender to the home WiFi router.
• Access any web browser on your WiFi-compatible computer or laptop.
• Log in to your Netgear range extender via www.mywifiext.net web address.
• Hit the New Extender Setup button.
• Complete the fields given on the Extender Setup screen.
• Click on the Next button.
• Set up the network name, password, and security settings for your WiFi network.
• Hit Next.
• After applying the settings, connect your devices either wirelessly or in a wired manner to the newly-created network.
• Click on the Next button to finish the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 extender setup for EX7000.