Netgear EX3700 Setup | AC750

Now it’s time to connect your any device anywhere in your house with a simple-to-use Netgear EX3700 AC750 extender. There are two handy ways for Netgear EX3700 setup:

Connect with WPS: WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password.

Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant: To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device.

Netgear EX3700 Setup: WPS Method

For Netgear EX3700 Setup (AC750) using WPS:

  • Turn on your Netgear AC750 EX3700 WiFi range extender.

  • Place your extender close to your WiFi router.

  • Plug your extender into an electrical outlet.

  • Wait for the Power LED on Netgear EX3700 to light green.

  • Press the WPS button on the extender.

If the EX3700 Link Status LED lights white, the connection between your router and extender is good. Netgear EX3700 Link Status LED will light blue if connection is good. If the Link Status LED lights amber or red, move the extender closer to the router and try again.

Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band, your extender attempts to connect to the router’s 5 GHz band the first time. If your extender did not connect to the router’s 5 GHz band the first time, contact the experts.

  • Move your extender to a new location.

  • Take your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the location with poor WiFi router coverage.

  • Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extended network.

Netgear EX3700 Manual Setup

For Netgear EX3700 manual setup using installation assistant:

  • Turn on your Netgear AC750 EX3700 extender.

  • Place your extender close to your WiFi router.

  • Plug your extender into an electrical outlet.

  • Connect your router to the extender.

  • Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device and enter www.mywifiext.net.

  • The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.

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  • Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network.

  • Move your extender to a new location.

  • If you get no connection or a poor connection, move the extender closer to your router and try again until the Link Status LED lights white.

  • After you find the best location for your extender, connect your client devices to the extended WiFi network.

Netgear EX3700 Setup Using Nighthawk App

Not getting enough WiFi from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) equipment? Get a WiFi Range Extender and boost WiFi coverage into every corner of your house and use the same WiFi name. This Mesh Extender AC750 EX3700 improves the WiFi you already have.

You can also use the Netgear Nighthawk app to install your Netgear AC750 EX3700 WiFi range extender and connect to the internet. The Nighthawk app is available for both major platforms i.e. Android and iOS. Follow these steps to perform Netgear AC750 setup using the Nighthawk app:

  • First of all, ensure that your router is connected to the internet.

  • Note down the router’s SSID or network name and password.

  • Now, turn on your Netgear AC750 EX3700 extender.

  • Download Nighthawk app on your Android or iOS device.

  • After that, open the Nighthawk app on your smartphone.

  • Follow the on-screen installation steps to set up your Netgear WiFi range extender and connect to the internet.

Netgear EX3700 AC750 Extender Setup Common Issues

  • Mywifiext.net not working

  • Incorrect mywifiext password

  • WiFi extender is connected but no internet

  • Can’t connect to mywifiext.local

  • WiFi extender is not connected to the network

  • Netgear genie app doesn’t open

  • Issues while accessing 192.168.1.250 IP address

  • Lost configuration CD

  • WiFi connectivity issues

  • Netgear genie smart setup page continues to appear even after Netgear AC750 extender setup

  • Forgot Netgear extender default password

  • Extender’s LED lights are not stable

  • Mywifiext.com doesn’t open

  • Can’t login to Netgear EX3700 extender

  • EX3700 drops internet connectivity

  • Unable to update Netgear firmware

  • Can’t access mywifiext.net after update on Netgear EX3700 extender.

  • MAC address filtering errors

  • Netgear EX3700 not working failed update

  • WiFi extender not connecting to internet

  • Can’t find Netgear range extender network name

  • Netgear Extender not working

  • Netger EX3700 – no internet

  • Netgear extender red light causing issues

  • Unable to perform Netgear EX3700 reset

  • Internet connected but not working

Troubleshooting Steps to Fix Netgear AC750 EX3700 Setup Issues

Go through the below-mentioned troubleshooting steps to fix Netgear AC750 EX3700 setup issues:

  • Make sure that the Netgear AC750 EX3700 extender is receiving proper power supply from the wall outlet.

  • Confirm that the wall plug in which the extender is plugged in is not damaged or short-circuited.

  • Access high-speed internet connection on your device.

  • Check all the wired connections. Do not use any damaged cable.

  • Keep your extender away from walls, room corners, microwave ovens, fish tanks, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, metal objects, aluminum studs, etc.

  • If you are getting issues with mywifiext.net, be certain that you entered the correct URL in the address bar.

  • Power-cycle your Netgear AC750 extender once and try to set it up again.

  • Use only the latest version of web browser during mywifiext.net login.

  • Update the latest Netgear firmware version on your extender.

  • Reset the extender to its factory default settings.

None of the aforementioned troubleshooting tips resolve your issues? Don’t panic. Just contact us and fix your Netgear EX3700 WiFi range extender setup issues.

Netgear EX3700 Firmware Update

Does your WiFi extender, all of sudden, start behaving weirdly? Is it not providing the required speed even after a successful Netgear AC750 manual setup? If yes, then update firmware on Netgear extender right away. Netgear Extender Firmware is a set of instructions integrated into the hardware device.

Talking in a layman’s language, Netgear extender firmware is basically an operating system specifically intended to run on your particular make and model number of the extender. So make sure to have the latest firmware version on your extender. Here’s how to upgrade the Netgear EX3700 firmware:

  • First and foremost, turn on your Netgear AC750 EX3700 WiFi extender.

  • Connect your router to the extender.

  • Once done, open a web browser as per your choice.

  • Enter mywifiext.net in the address bar and press enter key.

  • Log in to your extender using the username and password.

  • Go to the settings menu and click on Firmware Upgrade option.

  • Thereafter, click on Check button.

  • If there is any new firmware version available, click on yes button for firmware upgrade.

  • Now, wait for some time and let the Netgear EX3700 firmware update properly.

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