Netgear is the top notch brand that offers several network software & hardware solutions. EX5000 is one of the popular netgear extender devices that extends your existing network signals and eliminates dead zones. You can configure the device very smoothly. Step by step process to perform netgear ex5000 setup is specified in this article which you can read to gather the details and upgrade your home or office network. Easy breakdown of the setup process mentioned here which helps you in adding the device to your network without any hurdle. 

Netgear EX5000 Setup: WPS Process

WPS based setup of netgear EX5000 device is a very smooth process and less time consuming too. For this setup method you need a router device enabled with WPS services and working internet connection also. Now initiate the Netgear EX5000 Setup process without any delay using WPS method:

    • Power up: Start the device by connecting the extender to the electric switch. Since it is a wall compact device, you don’t need any separate place to put the device.
  • WPS of Router: When the LED of your router device stabilizes then initiate the Netgear EX5000 Setup by pushing the wps connect button on the router first. Do not release till 10 seconds.
  • WPS of extender: Within 2 minutes of pushing the button on the router, push the connect button (WPS) on your range extender device. 
  • Wait for Connection: Now wait for the connection to complete successfully and watch out the device LED continuously. When the connection is successful your extender’s WPS LED lights up solid green.
  • Relocate Extender: Last step of the setup process is relocating the extender device for better signal strength. Watch out the router LED on the extender device while placing it. If the router LED lit up green it signifies the connection with the router is good. If it turns red then there is no connection which means you have to put the device a bit closer to the router. 

Netgear EX5000 Setup: Web Process

Web based setup of Netgear EX5000 device is a very smooth process but a bit time consuming as compared to the WPS process. For this setup method you need a router device with working internet connection, Laptop/ computer with an updated web browser, ethernet cable for wired connection and electric outlet. Now initiate the Netgear EX5000 Setup process without any delay using Web method:

Power up

Start the device by connecting the extender to the electric switch. Since it is a wall compact device, you don’t need any separate place to put the device.

Connect to EX5000 Device

Second step of the setup process is connecting the EX5000 device & computer/ laptop which is about to be used for accessing the web interface. This connection is very important to access the web interface and configure the device. You can perform the connection using ethernet cable. Also you can form a link between the devices using wireless network access. This access will allow you to use the LAN network, not the internet. 

Access Web Interface

Moving ahead in the setup process of the netgear extender device you should launch a web browser. Any browser you can use to access the web interface of an extender device. The important thing you need to consider before access is use the updated version with no cache files so, you can get access easily. You can use either IP address “http://192.168.1.3” or web address ‘http://www.mywifiext.net/” to get the access. Once the portal appears, go to the admin login section and use the default credentials to enter the admin panel.

Configure EX5000

Start the ex5000 configuration process with the screen prompts. While moving to the next step, you have to mention the login credentials of your host router device with which you desire to connect your netgear EX5000 wireless range extender device. Also meanwhile you have to create a separate SSID & password for your extender network. This will secure your network from unauthorized access. Prior to the end of the setup process of netgear EX5000, you have to check for its firmware version. In case a new firmware version is released by netgear and your device is running on the older one then update it as well for better performance of your extender. 

Relocate Extender

Last step of the Netgear EX5000 setup process is relocating the extender device. This step is mandatory for better signal strength & optimal performance of the device. Watch out the router LED on the extender device while placing it. If the router LED lit up green it signifies the connection with the router is good. If it turns red then there is no connection which means you have to put the device a bit closer to the router. 

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