The WiFi signal of an already established network can be improved with the help of a Netgear extender. To circumvent "dead zones" in your home's WiFi network, you can utilize a device called an extender. If you have recently purchased a Netgear extender, the very first thing that you ought to be doing is going through the process of Netgear Genie setup
During this stage of the process, you will connect the extender to the router that is already in use. You will be able to access the router network once the full setup process has been completed.
This tutorial will assist you with many approaches that can be utilized in the process of setting up your Netgear extender. Either by following the web link or by using the WPS method, you can complete the Netgear extender setup process. Both of these approaches are going to be dissected in great detail here.
Netgear Extender Setup Via Web Browser
To kick off the procedure, we will first log in to the web-based Netgear Nighthawk setup portal. To accomplish this, you will need to visit the default URL, which is mywifiext.net. To make the process of setting up your Netgear extender as simple as possible, simply follow the steps that are described below.
Connecting the Netgear range extender to the power supply will allow you to turn it on. Before commencing the process, make sure that the power supply is reliable and consistent. You will notice that the LED lights on the extender are flashing. Please wait till the lights get stabilized before proceeding.
At this point, connect the router and the Netgear extender through an Ethernet cable to establish a connection between the two devices. The cable should have one end inserted into the router, and the other end should be connected to the Netgear extender. Check to see that the endpoints of the Ethernet cable are securely attached to both of the devices.
The next step requires you to launch a web browser on your personal computer, navigate to mywifiext.net, and then type that address into the address box. If for some reason you are unable to access the website that was just provided, you must finish the process by using the default IP address to log in to your extender. This must be done under any circumstances. Hit Enter.
Just so you are aware, the Netgear router login IP can also be used if you experience difficulties while attempting to log in to your device by using the default web address.
When you attempt to log in to your Netgear extender, you will be requested to enter a Username and a Password. After you have entered them, select the Login button.
Clicking here will take you to the configuration page for the Netgear extender.
You will have successfully set up the Netgear extender once you have followed the directions that are given on the screen of computer.
This is the manual procedure for doing the Netgear Nighthawk extender setup. When setting up the connection using this approach, ensure sure there are no typos in the web address that you input by carefully checking your typing.
Netgear Extender Setup Via WPS Method
WPS is a security standard for wireless networks. Its abbreviation, "WiFi protected setup," describes what it is. Maintaining a reliable connection between the Netgear range extender and wireless devices is ensured by this feature. Simply following the steps that are provided here will allow you to accomplish the Netgear extender setup process using this manner.
• To power on the Netgear extender, insert the plug into the wall socket and then wait until all of the indicator lights on the device become stable.
• Once the lights have stabilized, search for a button labeled WPS.
• You'll need to push it and keep your finger on it for a little period.
• You'll also need to carry out the same method with the router.
•After a couple of minutes have passed, the LED lights on both the router and the Netgear extender should have reached their final positions.
This will conclude the process of setting up your Netgear extender using the WPS method. This process is quite basic and completes the setup automatically. However, for this strategy to work, the Netgear extenders in question must have a WPS button already enabled on them.
If the above methods are not letting you configure your extender, you can also make use of the Netgear Nighthawk app to make things happen.
Endnote
After you have finished the process of setting up the Netgear extender, you should immediately attempt to enter the network. Also, position the extender in the right area to eradicate the WiFi-dead zones around your home.
