Netgear Extender Setup

Before setting up your Netgear wifi range extender however, you must make sure of the following things for best connection – For ideal execution you ought to at any rate coordinate the Wifi speed of your new extender with your current router’s Wifi. For instance, in the event that you have a double band AC1200 router, pick a double band AC1200 extender to amplify the lift in execution and range. Place the extender in the same room, the internet should be working properly and your internet browsers must be up to date.

There are two basic methods to setup Netgear wifi extender :-

  1. Manual setup method (Via Ethernet)
  2. WPS setup method (wireless)
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Netgear Extender Setup via Ethernet (Manual setup)

  • Connect your Netgear WI-FI range extender to your computer or laptop along with an Ethernet cable.
  • Open a web browser on your computer or laptop.
  • Type www.mywifiext.net into your web browser, press Enter.
  • The login page appears.
  • Enter your username and password that you have selected during setup process.
  • Now click LOGIN.
  • Now go to the Setup > Wireless Settings > Security Options
  • Click Apply.

Netgear Extender Setup via WPS setup

  • Firstly, make sure that the extender is powered on.
  • Find the WPS button (located on the side panel) on your device and push and hold it for 7 seconds. It for some time.
  • Open your computer or laptop WI-FI menu and connect to the extender’s default Wi-Fi network, (NETGEAR_EXT).
  • Open a web browser on your device.
  • Type www.mywifiext.net into your web browser’s search bar click enters then login page appears.
  • Enter your details and then Click log in.