Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Range Extender User Manual
- Table of Contents
- Overview
- Get Started
- Optimize Extender Performance
- Extender Network Settings
- View Connected Devices
- View WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Network Name
- Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
- Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios
- Change the WiFi Speed
- Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network
- Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device
- Set Up an Access Schedule
- Change the Extender’s Device Name
- Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
- Maintain and Monitor the Extender
- Change the Extender User Name and Password
- Turn Password Protection Off and On
- Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password
- Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
- Manually Set the Extender Clock
- Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
- Back Up the Configuration Settings
- Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
- Update the Firmware
- Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off
- Restart the Extender Remotely
- Share a USB Storage Device
- Use the Extender as a Media Server
- Share a USB Printer Through the Extender
- FAQs and Troubleshooting
- Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Nighthawk
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
Model EX7000
Quick Start Guide
Hardware
Support
After installing your extender, locate the serial number on the label and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product
before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit
http://support.netgear.com.
You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit:
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United
States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2014
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