The Nighthawk EX7000 extender can facilitate you with a WiFi speed of 1.9GBps without a network drop. The most beautiful part is that you can connect it to any router. If you are unaware of the instructions to perform Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 setup and connect it to the internet, you can use the information given on this page.
How to Set Up Nighthawk EX7000 Extender?
You can complete Nighthawk AC1900 setup for EX7000 using the instructions mentioned below. However, before that, ensure that your router is up and running and is connected to the internet.
- Place the Nighthawk EX7000 in the same room as the router.
- Reboot the router and plug in your extender.
- Followed by that, switch on your PC or laptop and connect to the network named Netgear_EXT.
- To know the WiFi password, check the extender’s label.
- Once the PC gets connected to the extender’s WiFi, access mywifiext.net on a web browser.
- The extender will now scan for available networks.
- From the given list, choose the network of your router and connect to it.
- Follow the prompts on the screen to modify and adjust other settings of the range extender.
In this manner, you can set up the EX7000 extender. After the setup completes, you can manage the extender using the Nighthawk app also that provides a user-friendly interface. If your host router has a WPS button, you can use it to connect the Nighthawk extender and router.
How to Log in to Nighthawk EX7000?
In order to make changes to the home network settings, you need to login to the WiFi range extender. Here are the simple steps that you can use to login to your device:
- First of all, connect your PC or a laptop to the WiFi network of your Nighthawk extender.
- Once done, load an internet browser such as Chrome or Edge.
- Type the IP address 192.168.1.250 into the address field.
- Press the Enter key.
- When the login page appears, enter the username and password of your extender there.
- The default username is admin and the default password is password.
- After entering the login details, click the Log In button.
- The Netgear extender status page will appear.
Note: The default username and password of the range extender won’t work if you have ever changed them. However, remember that admin password of the extender is different from the WiFi password.
Nighthawk EX7000 Firmware Update
The firmware of a device needs to be updated from time-to-time so that you can have a hassle-free experience with it. It ensures that your extender runs on the latest features. You can download the firmware using the Nighthawk app or the web portal. The following steps will help you update the EX7000 firmware using the web portal.
- Log in to your extender using the valid Nighthawk extender login details.
- When the dashboard of your extender appears, you should select the Firmware Update option.
- Look for the Check Now option and click it.
- Your extender will detect if a new firmware version is available and download it.
- Wait and let the latest update get installed.
How to Reset Nighthawk EX7000 Extender?
A factory reset of the AC1900 extender might be needed if the WiFi is not working or you are facing issues like red light with your range extender. You can reset the extender using these instructions:
- Ensure that your extender is receiving a stable power supply.
- Once ensured, look for the Reset button.
- Using a sharp object, press it.
- Hold the button for 7 seconds and release it.
- Your extender will reset.
When the extender resets, you need to perform Nighthawk EX7000 setup once again using the default Netgear Genie login info. The reason being a factory reset erases every customized setting from the extender.