Netgear Extender Setup: Complete Guide to Make Your WiFi Working

NetgearWiFi range extenders are the best and effective way of boosting the bandwidth of your WiFi. We understand the importance of a properly installed range extender that is why guiding you about each and every step related to the Netgear extender setup. Following the guide, you will be able to configure your range extender from your own and that too without any hassle. Let’s get started with the setup process of Netgear extender using various methods.

Netgear Extender Setup Using Manual Method

• Plug your NetgearWiFi range extender to a wall socket and wait till the power LED on your device turns green.

• Once done, launch a web browser on your computer and type mywifiext.net in the address bar.

• You will be asked to enter your username and password.

• Enter the default credentials and hi Log In.

• Hitting the button will take you to the Netgear Genie smart setup wizard.

• Reaching here, you can tweak various settings of your Netgear extender as per your need.

• Once done with the mywifiext.net setup, unplug your device and locate it to the area where you want to enjoy extended network range.

This is how you can configure your Netgear extender using the Manual method.

Netgear Extender Setup Using WPS Method

This is another method that allows you to configure your Netgear range extender with the press of a button. To execute the process:

• Plug in your range extender and turn it on.

• Next, locate the WPS button on your device and press it.

• Now, locate the WPS button on your existing router and press it.

• That’s it! You’re done!

This way you will be able to configure your range extender using the WiFi Protected Setup Method.

Things You Need To Keep In Mind At The Time Of Doing Netgear Extender Setup

If you don’t want any kind of hindrance while making your range extender up and running, then there are certain checkpoints you need to consider while doing the setup process. Here they are:

• Make sure your range extender, WiFi router, modem, PC are plugged into their respective wall outlets in a proper manner and getting sufficient power supply.

• Check if the Ethernet you are using to connect your devices is not having any breakage.

• Consider updating your web browser to the latest software version before accessing the mywifiext.net.

• Clear your web browser of cache, cookies, and browsing history.

• Ensure the system you are using to access the login page of your extender is not infected with any viruses or malicious content.

• At the time of doing the Netgear extender setup, keep in mind that your device must be in the same room where your router is.

• Keep your router as well as extender away from obstructions that can lead to WiFi signal interference. These obstructions can be microwave ovens, refrigerators, baby monitors, Bluetooth speakers, cordless phones, fish tanks, metal appliances, aluminum studs, reflexive surfaces, etc.

• Make sure to enter the default web address without any errors or typos.

• Access the Netgear extender manual to check the default username and password of your WiFi range extender.

Keeping all the aforementioned points in mind, you would be able to configure your device in no time.

Once you are done with the configuration process, you are advised to:

• Change the default credentials of your device to keep it safe from potential threats.

• Create a Guest network for the people visiting your home.

• Update the firmware of your range extender to make the most of your device.

• Connect devices that you would be using. If you have connected a lot of devices to the extended network of your range extender, but many of them are not in use, then you may face spotty internet connectivity due to congesting your network.

Endnote

Our Netgear extender setup guide ends here. We hope the instructions given in the post would help you install your extender in a matter of minutes.

If while doing the process, you need any kind of assistance, feel free to drop us a line in the comments sections by stating your query. Experts with us would try to help you fix the issue troubling your while doing the set-up of Netgear extender.