Many people prefer installing WiFi range extenders to increase the network coverage of the existing router. Are you also looking to install a Netgear wireless range extender? Extender installation or setup process is an easy task. However, most users get stuck while executing the process. So, we have highlighted in this blog post, the setup steps along with the best tips and tricks that’ll help you avoid any setup issue. The tips discussed here work well whether you are using the web interface via mywifext.net or the Netgear Nighthawk app to complete the setup.
Netgear Extender Setup: Instructions
We’ve divided the setup process in two phases. The first phase helps you prepare for the setup and the second phase involves implementing the actual setup process. Let’s begin.
Phase 1: The Initial Preparation
- Begin by unwrapping the brand new WiFi extender. Be careful while you’re doing this for you may damage any fragile part.
- Bring the Netgear extender closer to the main router. Placing the devices in proximity is suggested during the initial setup. Once the setup is done, you can move it to a new location in the home.
- Power down the main router for some time. This helps in recovering its settings. The router will be ready to be connected to the extender.
- There ought to be an available wall outlet to plug in the WiFi extender. If you do not have one, then consider using an extension cord.
- Download the Nighthawk app if you wish to install extender using it.
Tip 1: By any chance, it is an old WiFi extender, reset it to the factory settings. The extender must be running on the default settings while you set it up. Use the Reset button and reset it.
Phase 2: Netgear WiFi Extender Setup Steps
You can use the Netgear Nighthawk app or the web-based interface on a browser to carry out the setup process. You need to log in first. If it is the first time login, you will be prompted to create a MyNetgear account. Use this account to register the Netgear products to get the most out of Netgear services.
Let’s tell you about how to set up extender.
- Take hold of the LAN cable that came in the package and link the Internet port of the extender to the LAN port of the main router using it.
Tip 2: Ensure to make a solid connection between the devices. Loose connection won’t help you complete the setup.
- Now, plug in the router and turn it on. Next, plug in the Netgear extender and turn it on.
Tip 3: Following the same sequence while powering on the devices is suggested.
- Connect your phone or PC to the extender’s network. Connect to the default SSID of the extender Netgear_Ext.
Tip 4: You can make a LAN connection between the extender and PC to avoid signals disconnections during the setup.
- Visit mywifiext.net on a browser or run the Nighthawk app.
Tip 5: Use an up to date and supported internet browser.
- Use the Netgear admin credentials to log in if prompted to do so.
- You will have the Netgear extender setup prompts appearing on the screen.
- Keep on following them accordingly. Enter the router’s details so that the extender gets connected to it to extend its network.
- Assign a WiFi name and password when asked. Also, update the admin password of the extender.
- As soon as you’re done executing the instructions, you will complete the Netegar extender setup.
The Concluding Note
After you have set up the Netgear WiFi extender in your home, you should relocate the extender. You need to place it somewhere in between the router and the area with no WiFi signals. However, you must make sure that the extender still sits in the range of the router. This is because the router serves as the input signal provider for the extender.
Apart from this, you should place the extender in an open place, away from other networking devices and home appliances to avoid signal from getting interfered with. Go ahead and connect to the extender’s network and begin enjoying the seamless internet access.
