Netgear R7000 with EX7000, Extend the Same WiFi as Access Point

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Do you have connected Netgear R7000 with EX7000 extender and want to extend the WiFi as Access point? Worry not you can do it just by changing the EX7000 extender’s mode in to Access point mode.

So, here’s how to change it into the Access point mode through the mywifiext login page and then its benefits with troubleshooting tips.

How to Change EX7000 Extender Mode to Access Point Mode?

• Plug it in: Just get the EX7000 powered up and wired with an Ethernet cable directly into your router. You need that cable for access point mode.
• Connect to it: Either hop on its WiFi (the default NETGEAR_EXT network) or jack in with another Ethernet cable from your laptop to the extender.
• Open the setup page: Punch in www.mywifiext.net or just use the IP address it grabs. If the login pops up, the default user is admin and the password is usually password unless you changed it.
• Run the wizard: On the first screen, you’ll see it asking if you want extender mode or access point mode. This is where you flip it. Hit Access Point, then next.
• Configure the AP: It’ll ask for a network name (SSID) and password. You can make it the same as your main WiFi or give it its own. I’d suggest same name/same password if you want seamless roaming.
• Save and reboot: The thing will restart. Once it comes back, it’s not an extender anymore, it’s running as an access point hanging right off your router.

Why Access Point Mode and Its Benefits?

Access Point (AP) mode is basically when your router isn’t acting like a full router anymore — it just becomes a Wi-Fi hub. Think of it as stripping away the extra stuff (firewall, DHCP, routing, NAT) and just letting your existing main router handle the brains. The AP just throws out a clean wireless signal. That’s it.

Here’s why you’d actually want to use it:

• Better coverage: Got dead zones? Stick an extra router in AP mode, plug it into your main router with Ethernet, and boom — that far bedroom or office finally has decent Wi-Fi.
• No double NAT headaches: If you’ve ever dealt with two routers fighting over IPs, random port forwarding issues, or weird game/streaming problems, AP mode fixes that. Only one router is in charge.
• Cleaner network setup: Everything ends up on the same LAN. All your devices see each other, same subnet, no “which Wi-Fi am I on” nonsense. File sharing, printers, smart home stuff — all just works.
• Reuse old gear: Got an older router collecting dust? Flip it to AP mode and it suddenly becomes a cheap range extender. Way better than those crappy plug-in repeaters that cut speed in half.
• Performance stays solid: Because it’s wired back to the main router, you’re not losing bandwidth like you do with wireless repeaters. The AP pushes out full speed as long as your Ethernet backhaul is decent.
• Simple life: One main router does the heavy lifting. The AP(s) just broadcast Wi-Fi. Less confusion, less troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Tips of Extender’s Access Point Mode

• Ethernet cable check: Half the time the “broken AP mode” was just a sketchy Ethernet cable. If it’s even slightly loose or cheap, the extender won’t get a proper uplink. Swap cables first.
• IP conflicts: If your extender grabs the same IP range as your router, nothing talks. Log into your router, check the DHCP pool, and give the extender its own static IP outside that range.
• Wrong SSID setup: Extenders in AP mode can either clone your main WiFi name or broadcast a new one. If you clone it and devices keep bouncing back and forth, set a different SSID. Use “Home-AP” or whatever. Keeps it clean.
• DNS weirdness: Sometimes devices connected to the AP couldn’t reach certain sites while the main router worked fine. Fix was to force the extender to use the router’s DNS instead of auto. Log in, set DNS manually.
• Firmware: Old firmware breaks AP mode all the time. Go to the manufacturer’s site, download, update through the Netgear extender setup page on your PC.
• Placement still matters: Even though it’s wired, placement of the extender isn’t “anything goes.” Stick it central, not behind a metal cabinet or next to a microwave.
• Reset and redo: If you’ve tried 500 tweaks and it still doesn’t behave, nuke it. Factory reset, reconfigure AP mode from scratch.

Conclusion

Hope you are now connected Netgear R7000 with EX7000 in Access point mode and enjoying the fastest speed over your house.