Installation Manual
AC1900 Nighthawk
WiFi Mesh Extender
Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide
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This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between
the extender and the router.
Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection
This LED indicates the 5 GHz WiFi connection between
the extender and the router.
Solid green. Best connection
Solid amber. Good connection
Solid red. Poor connection
Off. No connection
Solid green. The extender and device are connected.
Solid green. The Ethernet port has detected an
Ethernet link with the extender.
Solid green. A USB device is connected to the extender.
2.4 GHz Link Rate LED
5 GHz Link Rate LED
Device to Extender LED
Ethernet ports
1–5 LEDs
USB 3.0 port
Ethernet ports 1–5
Reset button
WPS button
Power button
Power connector
2.4 GHz Link
Rate LED
5 GHz Link Rate
LED
Device to
Extender LED
Ethernet ports
1–5 LEDs
USB LEDs
USB LED
Front Panel and Side Panel
Rear Panel
Indicator LEDs
Log In to Access Extender Settings
Aer installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s
settings.
¾ To log in to the extender:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
http://mywifiext.local in the address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
- Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local
- Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example,
http://192.168.1.3)
To find your extender’s IP address, do the following:
a. Log in to your router.
b. Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices
connected to your router.
c. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
d. Enter your extender’s IP address in the address field of your web
browser.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.