Netgear Extender is a device which connects with router to enhance the range of network. Extender is also known as a WiFi range extender. It helps in eliminating the dead zones in your home. It allows a more reliable and stronger internet connection throughout the space.
Netgear offers various models with different features such as:
> Dual-band WiFi extenders that broadcast 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.
> Multiple Ethernet ports for wired connections.
> Using the WPS button on your router and extender makes easy to sync.
Installing, the Netgear extender is simple and easy. Here is how to do it step
by step:
1. Plugin your extender in a same room with router and
turn on the power switch button from a wall socket. After installing the device
you can move your extender, halfway from router and the area where network is
poor.
2. Open WiFi setting on your computer and there you will
see the extender default network name which is always Netgear_Ext. Now, select that
network. It will connect directly if there is no password.
3.
Now, on the device you connected to your extender,
open the web browser. And type URL:
> For Windows, type http://:www.mywifiext.net
> For Linux or iOS, type http://:www.mywifiext.local
And press Enter.
4. Now, log in to your admin account. The default
username is ‘admin’ and the password is ‘password’. If it is not correct then
look on a user manual for the username and password.
5.
Now, Netgear extender setup wizard will guide you
through several steps:
>firstly, select your WiFi network.
> Enter your WiFi password.
> Choose the Extender Setting: From here you can change the extender
WiFi network name. (Try to keep the
name different from your router’s WiFi network, to avoid any kind of
confusion).
Note: These steps are followed for
the network you are extending.
6. Moving on, wait for few minutes. Wizard will attempt
to connect the extender to your existing network.
7. You can now move your extender after installation.
Place the extender in such location where networks were poor earlier.
8.
After plugin
the switch of extender in new location, you can connect with the extender WiFi
network.
9. Ensure
that the range and strength you are receiving from extender network is good and
working properly. At last check that the latest firmware version is installed.
Here, Netgear N300 setup is completed.
If you are facing any trouble while setting up the extender, you can follow
these troubleshooting tips.
Troubleshooting Tips
1. Check Connection
> Make sure router and extender is connected properly with each other
and do not lose its connection.
> Verify that both the ends of Ethernet cables are secured.
2. Restart
> Disconnect all the devices from WiFi network.
> Then, unplug the router and extender and wait for 30 seconds.
> Now, plug in the router and extender back to wall socket.
3. Reboot
> Press the reset button on your extender for 10 seconds.
> By pressing it for 10 seconds, your extender will be factory reset.
> It will erase all your data, you have to configure it again.
4. Firmware
Update
Check for firmware updates on the Netgear app or
web interface. Keeping your extender updated can resolve many issues.
5. Check Device Limit
Ensure you are not exceeding the maximum number of
devices connected to the extender.
6. WiFi Setting
Make sure that the security setting on your router are compatible with the
extender.
Following these steps should help you resolve most
common issues with your Netgear extender.
Conclusion
Above we have discussed how to setup the Netgear extender. And if you face any
difficulty while setting up, for that we have some troubleshooting for it.
