Netgear EX2700 – N300 WiFi Range Extender User Manual
Overview
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N300
WiF
Range
Extender
When to Use Your Extender
We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is
in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. Data
traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the
network.
in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. Data
traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the
network.
How the Extender Works
The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi
device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs:
device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs:
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The extender connects to a working WiFi network.
When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network
client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
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The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices.
The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an
access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.
Existing WiFi
Sometimes your
router does not
provide the WiFi
coverage that you
provide the WiFi
coverage that you
need.
WiFi Range Extender
Boosts the range of
your existing WiFi
and creates a
stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.
Boosts the range of
your existing WiFi
and creates a
stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.
Figure 2. Range extender in a home
Power
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Solid amber. The extender is booting.
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Solid green. The extender is powered on.
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Off. The extender is powered off.
WPS
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Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2).
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Blinking green. A WPS connection is being established.
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Off. WiFi security is not enabled.
Table 1. Front panel LEDs (continued)
LED
Description