Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,163,407 members, 7,853,803 topics. Date: Saturday, 08 June 2024 at 02:13 AM

Jasonmiller's Posts

Nairaland Forum / Jasonmiller's Profile / Jasonmiller's Posts

(1) (of 1 pages)

Science/Technology / Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 Wifi Extender: Hands-on Review by jasonmiller: 8:10am On Feb 08, 2020
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 is the fastest WiFi range extender, delivering wireless speeds up to 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps at 5 GHz. The extender comes embedded with umpteen of amazing features, making it the ultimate WiFi range extender for home and small-business use.

Wondering whether you should invest in Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi extender or not? Is it worth buying to fix WiFi woes? Well, in this hands-on review, you will get to know each and every detail about Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 AC1900 WiFi range extender. Continue reading.

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Review: Design


Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 extender is one of the high-performance WiFi range extenders used by millions across the globe. Sporting a black, shiny finish, it comes with multiple external antennas to provide you with superior WiFi connectivity.

As it is large in size, you will need 252x174x31mm of space to accommodate it. However, the extender also comes with an optimal stand so that you can mount it vertically to keep its footprint to a minimum.

Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 Review: Setup & Installation


Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Setup for EX7000 is pretty easy. You can either use the WPS method or Manual method to install your Nighthawk WiFi range extender.

WPS Method


Turn on your WiFi range extender.
Press the WPS button on it.
After that, press the WPS button on your home WiFi router.

Once all four LED lights on your Nighthawk AC1900 extender become visible, it means your extender has been set up using the WPS button.

Manual Method


Plug in your Nighthawk EX7000 WiFi range extender to a power outlet.
Grab an Ethernet cable and use it to connect your extender to the home router.
Now, switch on your computer or laptop.
Open a web browser of your choice on it.
Go to mywifiext.net web page.
Fill in the required login credentials and hit Log In.
The basic home screen will display.
Walk through the on-screen instructions and make your extender up and running.

That's how you can set up Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 WiFi range extender with ease.

Netgear AC1900 EX7000 Review: Features


One of the most popular features of Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 wireless extender is its dual-band WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps (600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz band). The EX7000 provides support for 802.11ac WiFi and utilizes a 1 GHz Broadcom BCM 4708 dual-core processor.

It includes five gigabit Ethernet ports, a reset button, a Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) button, as well as a power switch – all of which are present on the back side of the extender. A USB 3.0 port is located on the front side and nine LED status indicators are present on the top side.

Managing the EX7000 AC1900 extender is a piece of cake, all thanks to Netgear genie. Once you are done with the Netgear genie download, it offers you a web-based user-friendly management interface. The genie opens a status page displaying signal strength for both bands, connection speed for every band, and the available new firmware version.

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 Review: Performance


The EX7000 extender delivers blazing-fast throughput and good range. It provides you five Gigabit Ethernet ports that are ideal for connecting more wired devices such as gaming consoles and TVs.

Two wireless bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) are supported, with the former being for gadgets that don't always require a lot of speed, whereas the latter is perfect for those things in home that require high speeds like TV-based machines, gaming consoles, and computers.

Verdict

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 EX7000 WiFi range extender has all that you ever need. Great WiFi range, ultimate speed, reliability, and uninterrupted internet surfing – all these make the extender the ultimate choice for you.
Science/Technology / Netgear Router Setup For FTP Server & Smart DNS Proxy by jasonmiller: 12:26pm On Jan 08, 2020
What is an FTP Server?

An FTP server is a software which allows you to transfer files from one computer to another. FTP is a way to transfer data to any computer around the globe that is connected to the web. Basically, FTP is a standard network protocol, developed in the 1970s for data sharing in-between two computers.

What is a Smart DNS Proxy?

Smart DNS proxy is a refined technology which allows users to unblock Geo-restricted websites over the Internet. Smart DNS proxy simply changes the DNS server of your device when you are trying to gain access over regionally blocked websites.

Now a question arises in your mind that have you need to set up two different servers for file sharing and to gain access over Geo-restricted websites?

So the answer is big NO!

You can configure FTP server and Smart DNS proxy within your Netgear router only. Just visit Netgear router setup web page and configure these two amazing features.

How to Set Up FTP Server on Nighthawk Router?

Step 1: Domain Access

Get access to the Netgear Dynamic DNS domain name.

Step 2: Registration Procedure

Visit to Netgear router login web page.
Now, set up Dynamic DNS and then register for Netgear Dynamic DNS account for free on your Nighthawk router.
You are advised to set up the Dynamic DNS on your Nighthawk WiFi router.

Step 3: Proper Internet Connection

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet and your Nighthawk router has direct access to the Internet.

Step 4: FTP Configuration

Visit FTP option present on the router admin panel.
Set up the FTP access on your Netgear router carefully.

How to Set Up Smart DNS Proxy for Netgear Router?

Once you are done with the initial Netgear router setup, just follow the below-mentioned steps to configure smart DNS proxy.

Type router default IP address in any of your preferred web browser (My favourite is the Google Chrome for Windows and Safari for MAC or iOS) to open router administration page.
Enter the default Netgear router login credentials.
Hit on the Basic Settings present on the left side under Setup.
Fill DNS server fields with the smart DNS Proxy internet protocol.
Click on the Save settings or hit on the OK button.

[b]Important Note: [/b]Remember whenever your router IP changes, your web services will stop working. You need to log into your update your IP address and smart DNS proxy. So your system will check your added IP address. After that, you will be able to continue using web service.

We hope all your confusions related to the Netgear Nighthawk router has been cleared. But still, if you are confused with the FTP Server & Smart DNS Proxy technique then feel to contact us. Our highly experienced and talented experts are always here 24/7 assistance to you regarding your WiFi router.
Science/Technology / Fix: Common Issues With Linksys Wifi Extender Setup by jasonmiller: 10:44am On Dec 24, 2019
Linksys RE6500 WiFi range extender is one of the best networking devices in today's modern era of technology to extend the reach of the existing WiFi signals in every corner of your house. Linksys extender repeats the WiFi signals coming out from your main router and provides the uninterrupted internet connectivity in poor connectivity areas.

But sometimes, users face various issues during Linksys WiFi extender setup. These issues can be really frustrating and very hard to understand. If you are facing the same issue, then don't worry. We have a solution to fix the issue instantly. In this article, we will discuss some common issues with Linksys extender setup. Let us take the plunge.

Unable to connect to extender Linksys

Improper placement of your extender Linksys can be the root cause of the issue. Not only your Linksys extender but also the placement of your main router you use for the Linksys range extender setup process can also result in the internet connectivity problem.

The only solution to fix the issue is to place your main router and your Linksys extender in reach of each other. Also, avoid placing your devices near to thick walls, metal appliances, and electronic gadgets.

The position of your Linksys extender and your router should be at the top of the bookshelf. Choose a neat, clean, dry and open area to spot your devices.

Thus, in this way, you can resolve the issue without any hassle. If you still need any help, get in touch with our expert technicians.

Can't Log in to Linksys WiFi range extender

During Linksys WiFi extender setup, there is no need to access the default web address i.e. extender.linksys.com. Well, this web-based setup page allows you to configure your extender Linksys with great ease. Whenever a user tries to access the Linksys extender's web-based setup page, they get stuck with an error message. It usually happens when there is no internet connection between your Linksys range extender and your WiFi router.

To troubleshoot the issue:

1. Make sure that you have entered the URL correctly in the browser's address bar instead of the search bar.
2. Ensure that your router is connected properly to the Linksys extender via Ethernet cable.
3. Also, make sure that the power LED on your router and the range extender is stable.
4. Use up-to-date version of web browser.
5. Update the latest firmware on your Linksys range extender.

Discontinuous internet connection problem

Another major issue during extender Linksys setup is discontinuous internet connection. Well, there are various reasons why your WiFi connection is dropping again and again. Most of them are MTU size, outdated version of firmware, low signal quality from your main router and interference from other networking devices.

The only solution to fix discontinuous WiFi connection issue with your Linksys range extender is to reset it back to factory default settings. Linksys extender reset process will delete all the personalized settings made by you.

Here's how to reset Linksys WiFi range extender:
1. Power on your Linksys extender. Make sure that it is disconnected from the other connected devices.
2. Grab any thin object and insert it into your Linksys extender reset hole.
3. Press and hold the reset hole and release it after that.
4. Your Liksys extender reset successfully.

Thus, by following the above-mentioned ways, you can easily fix common issues with Linksys WiFi extender. If you still have queries, reach out to us anytime.

Thank You!

Happy new year 2020!
Science/Technology / How To Do Netgear Orbi Setup Bought From Verizon To Work With Fios? by jasonmiller: 7:15am On Jul 19, 2019
If you have purchased a Netgear Orbi from the 'Verizon Company' directly then you are supposed to do the Netgear Orbi setup process with the existing Fios equipments. As a matter of fact, the setup process includes several easy to execute steps that need to be followed carefully and peacefully.

In this article, we have a step by step Netgear Orbi setup instructions. So please go through the below-mentioned steps to make it.

The Netgear Orbi setup process will only work if you have disconnected from Verizon Fios network completely and properly and perform the setup process along with your WiFi settings.
Despite the fact that disconnecting from Verizon Fios network and setting up a Netgear Orbi seems to be difficult.

But we do have a simple procedure for this as well. Without any issue, you can easily go through the Netgear Orbi WiFi setup process by simply following the procedure given below:

In the first place, please get disconnected from the Verizon WiFi network

If you have a 'Fios router' then go via the First set of procedure.
And if you have a Fios Quantum Gateway then go through the Second set of procedure.

The First set of procedure:

Open the web browser on a device that is connected to your Verizon Fios router properly.
Type 192.168.1.1 or orbilogin com into the browser's address bar, not into the search bar.
Now, acess the Orbi login account by typing in the admin details (username and password).
Click on the 'Quick Links' that are available at the left panel of the viewing screen.
Now, highlight the option to Change Wireless Settings. Once done, please click on it.
Then, turn off the slider located in front of the Wireless option. After that, your Fios router will shut down automatically.

The Second set of Procedure:

On any of your WiFi-enabled device, load up the My Fios application.
Go to My Networks.
Click on the label for Enabled.
Here, you have to click on OFF to enable the wireless network privately.

The Netgear Orbi Setup Instructions:

Power-cycle your Fios router by plugging it from the power source. Wait for a couple of minutes and plug it back again.
After that, establish a strong internet connection between your Verizon Fios router and Netgear Orbi router.
Plug one end of Ethernet cable into internet port of your Orbi and another end with the LAN (local area network) port of Verizon.
Plug-in your Orbi router. Turn it on. Wait for a couple of seconds for the LED behind your Orbi router to become solid green.

If it has become solid green, it means that your device is connected with the internet properly without any issue.

Netgear Orbi Satellite Setup

Plug-in your Orbi satellite. Turn on the power.
Wait for some time for the Orbi light to sync with your Orbi router properly.
Once it has been synchronized the LED light on the Orbi satellite will become white and after a few minutes, it will start blinking white.

Tip: Restart your modem if you are facing Netgear Orbi connection issues. Also, ensure that your modem is up-to-date.

Download And Install The Orbi Application:

First of all, in any of your android or iOS-based devices - search for the Orbi application.
As soon as you find the Orbi application, click and after that, download it.
Once the app has been installed successfully - open it and go to New System Setup option.
Click on create a WiFi network.
Assign a unique and a strong network name (SSID) and password.
Click on Next once done.
At the Netgear Orbi admin login page create a new and long password for admin.

Netgear Orbi Setup As An Access Point Mode

Visit orbilogin net from a web browser on any device that has uninterrupted internet connectivity.
Sign in to the Orbi account.
Type your admin name and password.
Go to Advanced and after that, click on Advanced setup.
Here, you can see an option for 'Route and AP mode' (without quotes).
Click on the checkbox in front of access point mode.
Finally, click on Apply and save the settings.

As soon as you are done with all the aforementioned steps successfully your Netgear Orbi will reboot automatically. It might take up to 2 minutes and after that, it will be ready for use.

Although the process was pretty simple still if you experience Orbi setup issues please contact us at our toll-free number 1-855-881-8818.
Nairaland / General / Why You Need A Linksys Wifi Range Extender by jasonmiller: 12:48pm On Jul 16, 2019
Achieving a reliable and swift WiFi all around your entire house can be a trial. Might be there are some dead network zone upstairs in your bedroom where you like to stream a movie or maybe there is a drop in wifi network signals in the backyard. Internet has become as important as electricity in homes nowadays, yet WiFi performance can be inconsistental. Metal appliances, electronic gadgets and devices can cause distortation, even the most powerful and advanced WiFi router fails to cover the corners and lead to cause come dead network spots.

With a simple Linksys Range Extender Setup at your home or business premises you can add a performance boost in to your network coverage area at a very affordable way. Are you not sure that you need one? So here are the top five reasons why you need a Linksys wifi range extender for your business or home.

Dead Network Spot in your Home or Business Premises

There are some areas in your home or business where you do not get a WiFi signal properly or no signal, these are known as dead spots or dead zones. These dead zone areas in your house disappears WiFi signal altogether. In fact, in some cases you might have just traveled out of zone of the your WiFi router or some architectural feature prevent the WiFi signal to reach to you.

There are some places in your house, where you can't be able to find any WiFi signal, then here Linksys range extender plays a vital role to fill up the dead network zone and eliminate those dead network spots.

Suffering from Slow WiFi Areas in Your Own Home

Many of us place our WiFi router in the home or office upstairs, but spend our most of the time downstairs, which leads to slow and annoying WiFi signals. Many of us keep facing this situations and work around in the slow network zone only. Maybe so much slow that we can't be able to even stream any video or facetime from our kitchen or living room only.

Instead of suffering from this slow and irritating WiFi network, experience the high network speed with simple Linksys extender setup, just simply go for Linksys Extender Login and follow the easy steps to extend your network reach in minutes.

Achieve the Fastest WiFi As Much As Possible

Linksys extenders or boosters primarly objective is to fill the dead spots, but now they can also useful to add fast WiFi speed and even with new features to your existing WiFi network. By the addition of a single Linksys extender or booster to your currently exisiting network, you can take advance of latest WiFi technology with 802.11ac speed without replacing your existing WiFi router.

All you need to simply visit to 192.168.1.1 default IP address of Linksys extender and configure your Linksys device as per your other device network frequency to experience a lag-free network zone. In addition it comes with dual-band WiFi, MU-MIMO and beamforming feature.

No WiFi Signals in the Backyard

As our dependence on WiFi signals is growing now, it's only natural that we want to use it everywhere in our house or outside in your garage or backyard. In this particular case, Linksys Wifi range extender or booster in the part of your home closest to your outdoor area where you are looking for coverage, helps you to extend your WiFi network zone.

We hope our this particular article has put some bright light over your some doubts regarding the need of a Linksys wifi range extender. If still have any query feel free to share with us through comments, we always welcome all your feedbacks, queries and suggestions.
Science/Technology / Why Netgear Wireless Extender Are Quite Powerful? by jasonmiller: 12:26pm On Jul 15, 2019
In this modern and advanced technology era, many things are now done with a single click over the Internet, and it has now become the one of the major priority for offices and home to have the consistent and reliable internet network access points. Meanwhile, the Netgear Extenders demand is growing rapidly because it does not require any kind of physical connection with your existing Wi-Fi router.

Netgear Extender is proven quite effective and powerful because even the advance Wi-Fi router sometimes fails to reach in some corner of the business zone or home premises, as a result, it creates de[url][/url]ad network zone or spots. With a simple Netgear extender Setup now extend the Wi-Fi coverage space just by re-transmitting the amplified and boost up the original network signal received from the wireless access point or WiFi router.

With these small and compact-sized Netgear wifi range extenders, you will find a great solution and reliable Internet access over the wireless network. Let us now become with some colloquy about why Netgear wireless extender is quite powerful than other range extenders available in the marketplace.

Netgear Extender Known for its Signal Strength Quality

This is one of the major advantages of Netgear Range Extender that makes it separate from other range extenders. Whenever a WiFi router transmits network signals over through wireless channels it gets suppressed some value of something due to tiny or microscopic obstacles in the air.

As a result, weaken in the strength and fails to travel a long distance. Here Netgear extender plays a major role. It helps to boost these signals without any requirement of any physical medium. With a simple Netgear mywifiext.local setup you can exceed your network range.

Overcome the Physical Obstacles with Netgear WiFi Extender

One of the major summon appears while transmitting the wireless signals in the presence of physical obstacles that highly affect the WiFi network signals. A strong and reliable wireless communication can be achieved with a vacuum like a medium for an ideal channel, which is something impossible in our day to day activities.

The Wi-Fi signals majorly face the physical object's impact, therefore, to reduce this impression range extender are proven right. All you need to set up and configure your Netgear range extender successfully, just by performing mywifiext.net login and once it gets configured. Try to place the range extender in the midway of the WiFi router's signals range and dead network zone. So to eliminate the dead spots are around your residence.

Invite More Devices To Experience Lavish WiFi Network

It is already proven that limited network coverage area of a single wireless router restricts the number of devices to connect with the same WiFi network. This impel the users to buy several WiFi routers and to locate them in different rooms which makes something more hectic and costly. Instead of having several network devices within the same one building, you can use the wireless range extender to allow more users to take advantage of the same Wi-Fi router. This is the best and more efficient along with the economical method to end your day with cost saving.

Performance Makes Netgear Extender Differ from Others

There are many WiFi range extender brands in the marketplace, and it is quite difficult to select the best and reliable one. Finding a reliable one, be assured to offer you excellent performance and delivers you WiFi network signals without any lag or discontinuous. Netgear Extender never let you down in the case of signal strength and performance.

We hope that we are able to help you out regarding the Netgear extender. If you still have a query or feedback feel to share with us through comments. We always welcome your suggestions, feedback, and queries.
Science/Technology / How To Reconfigure My Netgear Extender If I Replaced My Router by jasonmiller: 6:58am On Jul 13, 2019
Have you just replaced your router or gateway device? If yes, you need to reconfigure your WiFi extender. In case you own a Netgear extender, you can reconfigure it in the same manner as you did for the first time. There are two ways to do so: mywifiext local web GUI and WPS connection. Let's dig a little deeper.

1. Using Web GUI
If you want to use the extender's default web GUI to reconfigure it, follow the steps in the exact order they are mentioned below:
First of all, reset your Netgear WiFi range extender to the default factory settings.
For resetting, press and hold the reset button on your extender.
Now, the extender will reboot so you have to wait for some time.
Connect your extender to the default SSID.
After that, launch any web browser and go to the extender setup page. On the off chance that the extender setup page doesn't open, it is recommended to contact the experts at any time.
Fill in the required details and create an account.
Once done, click on the Continue button.
You will see Netgear Genie Smart Setup Wizard on your screen.
Enter the network password to connect to the router's network.
Next, you need to set the SSID or network name and password of your new extender WiFi network.
Click on the Next button to continue.
A network list will show on the screen.
Now, connect your wireless devices to the new extender's WiFi network using the SSID and password you have set up previously.
Finally, click on the Continue button to complete the extender reconfiguration process.
Now, move to your extender anywhere you like. Connect all your wired and wireless devices to the new, extended WiFi network and enjoy uninterrupted HD streaming, online gaming, web browsing, online shopping, and much more.
In case you can't reconfigure your Netgear extender using this web GUI method, opt for the WPS one given below.
2. WPS Connection
Do you know how to setup Netgear extender using WPS? Well, the reconfiguration process is same as that of the setup one. In case your new router or gateway provides support for WEP wireless encryption, then the WPS method is the best to go with. Here are the complete steps to follow:
First and foremost, place your extender and new router or gateway in the same room.
Also, keep in mind to place the extender away from electronic devices, metal objects, reflexive surfaces, and other devices which produce electromagnetic waves.
Now, press the WPS button on your new router and extender.
Check the WPS LED on your WiFi range extender.
In case the LED is turned on, your extender has successfully connected to your new router's WiFi network.
If the LED is off, various technical issues are a reason behind it. Resolve all of them right away by getting in touch with the experts at toll-free 1-866-504-8616.
On the off chance that your router supports dual-band, repeat the same steps to configure the 5GHz network. Now, you can place your Netgear WiFi range extender to anywhere in the home.
In this way, you can reconfigure your Netgear extender if you replaced your router or gateway device. In case of any queries, reach out to us via the comments section below.

(1) (of 1 pages)

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 78
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.