Introduction

The Netgear AC750 WiFi Range Extender EX2800 is designed to enhance your home network by extending WiFi coverage to areas with weak signals. This compact device plugs directly into an AC outlet and supports dual-band WiFi, allowing it to broadcast both 2.4GHz and 5GHz signals. With a range of approximately 90 feet, it effectively eliminates dead zones, making it suitable for larger homes. The EX2800 is available for around $40, offering an economical solution for improving connectivity.

Netgear AC750 WiFi Range Extender EX2800  Factory Settings 

Factory Default Settings
To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. The following table shows the factory default settings.

Table 2. Factory default settings

1. Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

Technical Specifications

Table 3. Technical specifications

Overview

The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi.

Meet Your Extender

Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs and buttons.

LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1. LED descriptions

Buttons
The side panel contains the following buttons:

• Reset button. Pressing the Reset button for about five seconds resets the extender.
• WPS button. Pressing the WPS button let's the extender connect to your existing WiFi network through WPS. You can also connect WPS-enabled devices to the extender using the WPS button.
• Power button. Pressing the Power button turn the extender on or off.

Description

The Netgear AC750 WiFi Range Extender EX2800 is designed to be compact and discreet, fitting seamlessly into any wall outlet. Its external antennas help in improving signal strength and stability, ensuring that you get a strong and reliable connection even in areas far from your router. The device also features a Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing you to connect devices that require a wired connection for optimal performance.

The EX2800 supports the latest security protocols, including WEP, WPA, and WPA2, to ensure that your extended network remains secure. With its dual-band capability, it can handle both high-bandwidth activities like streaming and online gaming as well as lower-bandwidth tasks such as browsing and email.

When to Use Your Extender

NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.

How the Extender Works

The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs:

• The extender connects to a working WiFi network.
  When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
• The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices.
  The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID).

The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.

Setup Guide

To set up the Netgear AC750 WiFi Range Extender EX2800, 

• Start by placing it in the same room as your router and powering it on. 
• Press the WPS button on both the extender and your router to establish a connection. 
• Once connected, move the extender to the desired location while ensuring it remains within range of your router.
• Use the Netgear Genie app or web interface to configure settings such as network name (SSID), password, and other preferences. 
• The app also helps in finding the optimal placement for the extender using its built-in signal strength indicator.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect to the Extender

If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting:

• If you cannot access.
• If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link.
• 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 it over WiFi, check to see if the Device LED is off or red.

Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message

To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If the extender does not connect to the network that you select, the cause might be one of the following:

• It is possible that you typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. Use Smart Setup (see Run Smart Setup Installation on page 14) to select a WiFi network and retype the passphrase or key. The passphrase or key is case-sensitive. For example, PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25.
• If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network, check to see if your WiFi network is still working. Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on. If possible, move the extender closer to the WiFi router.
• If the extender Device Link LED is red, the WiFi connection between the WiFi router and the extender is poor. You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router. Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router, and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router.
• If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured.
• To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button.

Cannot Access mywifiext.net

When you try to access www.mywifiext.net to set up your extender, you might receive an error message that says you are not connected to the extender's WiFi network. This website is not a regular Internet website. It is a local web address used to log in to the extender web interface and view the extender's settings.

Your computer or mobile device must be connected to your extender network to access www.mywifiext.net.

Try these troubleshooting tips to connect to www.mywifiext.net:

• If you're trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12 and follow the instructions.
• After you connect your computer or mobile device to the extender network, make sure that the extender's Device LED is solid green or amber.
  If the Device LED is not lit, open your computer's or mobile device's WiFi connection manager and make sure that your device is still connected to the extender network.
• Launch a web browser and enter the extender's default IP address, which is 192.168.1.250.
  If this IP address does not work, your extender's IP address might have changed. You can log in to your router to view your extender's IP address.
• If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3).
• Clear your web browser's cache and browsing history and try again.
• Try using another web browser.
• Assign a static IP address to your computer.
  Before you change any network settings, note your current Default gateway
  (Windows) or Router (Mac) address. Use the IP address 192.168.1.249 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

Find Extender's IP Address

If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and you want to log in to your extender using an Android device, you must use the extender's IP address. You can log in to your router to find your extender's IP address. If you own a NETGEAR router, use the following example to find the extender's IP address. If you do not own a NETGEAR router, see your router's documentation.

Note: The following instructions might not apply to your NETGEAR router. 

To log in to your extender and find your extender's IP address:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2. A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
   The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
   The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Attached Devices.
   A list of devices connected to your router displays.
5. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Easy setup process using WPS button
• Dual-band support for better performance
• Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections
• Compact wall-plug design
• Affordable pricing

Cons:

• Limited range compared to higher-end models
• No USB ports for additional connectivity options
• Some users report occasional signal drops

Customer Reviews

Numerous users have noted that the installation process is straightforward, often taking just a few minutes. This feature is particularly highlighted by users who are not tech-savvy