How to Check Connection Netgear EX2700 WiFi Repeater
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Introduction
- Check the network status of your Netgear Range Extender.
- To be by your range extender or have a computer on hand.
1 Check Network Status
You can check the status of your range extender in two ways:
- On the device itself,
- On a computer.
The type and amount of network related information that you get depends on which method you use.
On Your Range Extender
- Locate the network status indicators near the front of the range extender.
- Check the Router Link (1) and Device Link (2) indicators on the front of the range extender:
Router Link Indicator (1)
Green Router Link 
The range extender has an optimal connection to your router.Amber Router Link 
The range extender has a good connection to your router.Red Router Link 
The range extender has a weak connection to your router. It should be placed closer to your router.Router Link Off 
The range extender does not have a connection to your router.Device Link Indicator (2)
Green Device Link The range extender has an optimal connection to your device.Amber Device Link The range extender has a good connection to your device.Red Device Link The range extender has a weak connection to your device. It should be placed closer to your range extender.Device Link Off The range extender does not have a connection to any devices.
On Your Computer
- Launch the browser that you use to go online.
- Navigate to the following address: http://www.mywifiext.net
- Enter the password when requested.
- The Network Map tab will display the range extender's connection to the router and connection to your devices.
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Connect to a Tech Pro- Check the network status of your Netgear Range Extender.
- To be by your range extender or have a computer on hand.
You can check the status of your range extender in two ways:
- On the device itself,
- On a computer.
The type and amount of network related information that you get depends on which method you use.
On Your Range Extender
- Locate the network status indicators near the front of the range extender.
- Check the Router Link (1) and Device Link (2) indicators on the front of the range extender:
Router Link Indicator (1)
Green Router Link The range extender has an optimal connection to your router.Amber Router Link The range extender has a good connection to your router.Red Router Link The range extender has a weak connection to your router. It should be placed closer to your router.Router Link Off The range extender does not have a connection to your router.Device Link Indicator (2)
Green Device Link The range extender has an optimal connection to your device.Amber Device Link The range extender has a good connection to your device.Red Device Link The range extender has a weak connection to your device. It should be placed closer to your range extender.Device Link Off The range extender does not have a connection to any devices.
On Your Computer
- Launch the browser that you use to go online.
- Navigate to the following address: http://www.mywifiext.net
- Enter the password when requested.
- The Network Map tab will display the range extender's connection to the router and connection to your devices.