How Do I Set Up My Netgear WiFi Extender?

Getting trouble while trying to set up Netgear WiFi range extender? Fret not, are on the right page. We will provide you with thorough and clear assistance to help you get through the setup process smoothly. Keep reading further to have a clear understanding of the Netgear extender setup process. Netgear WiFi range extender helps you to expand the network coverage of the existing network, thereby reaching any WiFi dead zones in your home.

Please follow the ahead mentioned instructions for Netgear extender login and setup.

Manual Method for Netgear Extender Setup

This method is also known as Netgear installation assistant method. Before starting the setup process you will need to connect your extender to the router. This basic connectivity step remains the same for any setup method.

Start by unboxing the extender and connecting any antennas if provided with it in the box.

Next, you would need to do is to find a proper position to place the extender. Preferably choose a position that is somewhere in between the router and the places where you experience dead zones in the house. While placing the extender, make sure that there are no such objects around the extender that may cause obstruction or interference to the network signal. Microwave ovens, metal or floor heating, thick timber walls, other wireless connections, etc. are some of the examples of the devices that may be interfering with the internet and making it slow or inaccessible.

Having made sure that the extender is placed at the perfect place, move ahead to the next step. Plug the power source of the Netgear extender into the electrical supply socket in the wall and turn the switch on. Keep an eye on the LED lights on the extender as they should get stable in course of time.

Now, create the connection between the router or the access point and Netgear extender using an Ethernet cable. You may also establish a wireless connection between the two. While connecting them using the Ethernet cable, be assured not to make any loose connections.

Now comes the actual Manual Method steps of Netgear WiFi range Extender Setup

• The first step is to turn your computer or laptop on and open any web browser. Here you need to be very ensured about the windows being the latest one and having the latest version of the web browser installed on the computer to avoid any obstacles in the further procedure.
• Avoid any typos, type the web address www.mywifiext.net in the address bar of the browser and hit enter.
• This will take you to the Netgear Genie login page
• Fill in the details displayed on the screen i.e. username and password in the given fields and click on Log In button.
• The rest process will be completed once you will follow the instructions being displayed on the computer screen.

You should effortlessly be able to set up your Netgear extender by following the above steps. In case you are still facing an issue with the setup process, then ensure that you have followed all the steps cautiously without missing any. Also, make sure that you have established connection to Netgear_ext. If the setup still remains far from happening then you may use the Nighthawk App to do the same.

Nighthawk App method for Netgear Extender setup

Simply put, it is the easiest way to have the setup process done using the Nighthawk app. After following the basic connectivity steps mentioned earlier, follow these steps. The steps are as follows

• On your mobile, open the Play store or App Store which may vary depending on the operating system installed on the device. Search for the Nighthawk app and download it.
• After successful download and installation, launch the app and simply follow the on-screen instructions.
• This should help you to successfully set up and log in to the Netgear extender.

The entire Netgear extender setup process is fairly easy. By following any of the two methods mentioned above, you should be able to set up and log in to the Netgear extender and start using the internet connection via the extender’s Netgear_ext without any interruptions.