Netgear Ex7300 Nighthawk X4 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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5. 
Select  Settings > Firmware Update.
6. Click the  CHECK ONLINE  button.
7.  If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it\
 onto your computer
 .
Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file.
8.  Click the  BROWSE button.
9.  Locate and select the new firmware file.
The firmware file name ends with a  .img extension.
CAUTION:
After you click the UPLOAD button, do not try to go online, turn off...

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5. 
Select  Settings > Other Settings.
6. Click the  RESTART button.
7.  When prompted, click the  Ye
 s button to confirm.
The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. 

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5.   FAQs and Troubleshooting
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•FAQs
•Cannot Connect to the Extender
•Cannot Join a WiFi Network 

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FAQs
This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender.
The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or 
security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do?
The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or 
access point. For more information about where the place the extender, see 
Find the Best 
Location...

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Cannot Connect to the Extender
If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting:
•If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. 
For more information, see 
FAQs on page 44.
•If your browser displays an error page, include http:// in the address field of your browser 
by typing http://www.mywifiext.net.
•If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to...

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A.   Supplemental Information
This appendix includes the following sections:
•Factory Default Settings 
•Technical Specifications  

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Factory Default Settings
The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the 
Factory 
Reset  button or the log in to the extender and reset it to these settings. (\
See Return the 
Extender to Its Factory Settings on page  39.)
Table 2.  Factory default settings
FeatureSetting
Setup Wizard Enabled
Wireless communication Enabled
Wireless network names (SSIDs) • 2.4 GHz network: NETGEAR_2GEXT
•  5 GHz...

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Environmental• Operating temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 40°C)
• Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, 
noncondensing
• Electromagnetic emissions: Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 
Class B
Interface• Local: 10BASE-T, 100/1000BASE-Tx, RJ-45
• 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b
Table 3.  Technical specifications  (continued)
FeatureDescription