If you are facing issues while setting up the network extender, there are many reasons behind this. But the main reason behind this is that you are following incorrect instructions to setup. This article guides you with correct and easy instructions to complete the Netgear extender setup  process. Just follow all the instructions carefully:

Setup the Extender Physically

1. Open the box. If you find an extender on this box, you will directly plug it into the socket.
2. Turn off the existing router and place the extender near the router.
3. Make a connection between the router and the extender by using an Ethernet cable.
4. After that, turn on the router and the extender both.

Complete all the above steps to physically setup. After this, you need to configure the extender via the web interface.

Login to the Extender Interface

1. Connect your computer device to the network of the Extender
2. Go to the browser and type the mywifiext.net into the address bar.
3. Then enter the Netgear account detail to login; if you don’t have the Netgear account detail, then you will need to create a new account.
4. You can also enter the default login credential.
5. Now, a dashboard will be open; here, click the wifi range extender option.
6. A select the WiFi network name that you want to extend.

You can also perform different processes on this interface, such as updating the firmware, changing the wifi channels, and seeing the list of the networks that connect to the extender.

WPS Method

If you don’t want to configure an extender with a computer or web interface, then you will use the method named WPS. In this we configure the extender via the WPS button.

1. Find the WPS button on both the router and the extension.
2. And press the WPS button of the router, within two minutes press the Extender WPS button.
3. It takes a few seconds to make a connection.

Many times a router does not have a WPS button; in this case, you need to access the WPS method via the web interface of the extender.

Troubleshooting Tips

Below we provide some troubleshooting tips; these tips keep in mind during setup and login.

Trouble While Installation

If you facing troubles while setup your Netgear extender, then you need to follow some steps given below to complete setup.

1. Make sure the router is properly working during installation.
2. Ensure your router is connected and getting internet from the modem.
3. Fit all the Ethernet cables correctly or properly.
4. If any cable is damaged, then fix it or replace it with a new one.
5. If you don’t have an Ethernet cable, use the WPS button to configure the extender.
6. Check that all the devices are getting proper power supply.
7. There is no electronic interface between the router and the extender.

All of these steps help you to install the extender at your home. After this, perform the correct login process.

Unable to login

After installation, a proper login process is important. But if you faced some problem, then below are some points that help you to smoothly login to the web interface.

1. First thing is, use the updated version of the web browser to login.
2. Make sure your device connected to the extender’ network while login process.
3. Clear all the cache and cookies of the browser.
4. Use the correct login details and also use the user manual for login detail.
5. Temporary disable firewall and proxy tools while login.

Follow these steps to smoothly login to the web interface of the Netgear extender

Concussion

This post, Explain to you how you can setup the Netgear WiFi extender at your home by using simple steps. This also provides you troubleshooting tips to setup and login without facing any issues.