Wifi speeds of up to 750Mbps (Megabits per Second) can significantly increase the range of your home internet connection. With simultaneous dual-band technology, the innovative FastLane technology reduces interference, and you can use both WiFi bands to establish a super high-speed internet connection. Any standard WiFi router can be used with the Netgear EX3700 AC750 range extender. With the Netgear EX3700 Setup, you can say goodbye to dead zones.
Before you begin Netgear EX3700 setup, you must first complete the following steps:
- Connect your Netgear AC750 WiFi extender to a power outlet.
- In a web browser, type mywifiext into the address bar.
- There is a new Netgear extender Setup page.
- Press the Continue button after selecting the WiFi range extender button.
- Click Next after entering the network password or passphrase.
- Continue after connecting your WiFi-enabled devices to your Netgear AC750 EX3700 range extender.
- Fill out the registration form, then click FINISH to finish the Netgear extender setup.
- Remove your Netgear wireless range extender from its outlet and relocate it near your existing WiFi network.
That is how you can easily perform the Netgear EX3700 setup.
Netgear extender setup via WPS button | EX3700
The WPS method is the quickest and easiest way to set up a Netgear EX3700. This method will allow you to install this extension in less than 2-3 minutes and will not require you to submit any personal information such as an email address, login information, or a password.
The steps for Netgear WiFi extender setup via WPS | EX3700 are as follows:
- Install your Netgear EX3700 WiFi range extender near your existing WiFi router in a working wall socket.
- On your Netgear AC750 extender, look for the WPS button.
- Then, press and hold the WPS button on your Netgear EX3700 extender for a few seconds.
- After a few minutes, go to your existing WiFi router and press the WPS button. The WPS LED on your Netgear EX3700 AC750 extender will illuminate, as will the 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz) Link Rate LED.
- If your home WiFi network supports it, repeat steps 1–2 to connect your Netgear EX3700 AC750 extender to the 5 GHz band.
- You can connect your WiFi-enabled devices to the WiFi network of your Netgear WiFi extender by relocating your Netgear WiFi extender.
That completes the WPS setup for the Netgear EX3700.
Netgear extender setup | EX3700
Using fastlane technology
FastLane technology ensures the highest possible WiFi performance. It simply connects your Netgear EX3700 range extender to your existing WiFi router via a dedicated band and a WiFi device via a second band to provide a high-speed internet connection.
After you’ve done the Netgear EX3700 setup, go through the following steps to enable FastLane technology:
- Start a web browser on your computer or other smart device.
- In the address bar, type mywifiext.net.
- Click the login button after entering the default login credentials.
- The radio button for FastLane Technology should be selected.
- You will now have to choose between these two options. For example, ‘Device-to-extender only at 5 GHz and extender-to-router only at 2.4 GHz,’ or ‘Device-to-extender only at 2.4 GHz and extender-to-router only at 5 GHz.’
- To save your changes, click the Apply button.
Netgear EX3700 firmware update
Is your Netgear EX3700 AC750 range extender behaving strangely after successfully completing Netgear EX3700 setup? Is your Netgear AC750 WiFi range extender unable to provide the advertised internet speed despite proper configuration? If this is the case, you must upgrade the Netgear AC750 EX3700 firmware right away.
The steps below will walk you through the firmware upgrade procedure on a Netgear AC750 EX3700:
- Connect your Netgear AC750 WiFi extender to a power outlet that is operational.
- Open a compatible web browser and type net or your Netgear EX3700’s default IP address.
- In the address bar, type the address.
- The login screen for the Netgear EX3700 AC750 appears.
- From the drop-down menu, select Firmware Update.
- If a new firmware version is available, follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the firmware on your Netgear extender.
Netgear EX3700 troubleshooting steps
To quickly resolve Netgear EX3700 WiFi range extender setup (EX3700) issues, use the troubleshooting techniques listed below:
- Connect a wall outlet to your Netgear EX3700 WiFi range extender.
- Also, make sure your Netgear AC750 extender is within range of your current WiFi network.
- Using an Ethernet cable, connect your router to your Netgear extender.
- In your browser’s address bar, type mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250.
- Make use of a current web browser.
- After you’ve configured the Netgear extender, change the default login credentials.
- Alarm systems, baby monitors, mixer grinders, thick walls, microwave ovens, cordless phones, and other similar devices should not be installed near your Netgear AC750 WiFi range extender.
- Update the firmware on your Netgear extension and current router on a regular basis.
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