How do I connect my NETGEAR WiFi Extender?
How do I connect my NETGEAR WiFi Extender?
To set up your extender:
- Plug in your extender.
- Connect your computer or mobile device to the extender’s WiFi network.
- Launch a web browser and enter mywifiext.net or 192.168.
- Click or tap NEW EXTENDER SETUP.
- Choose your extender’s admin credentials.
- Select and answer two security questions from the drop-down menus.
What do the lights on my NETGEAR WiFi Extender mean?
If the WiFi signal is weak while connecting to the extended network for the first time, an arrow LED will blink on the extender for two minutes. A blinking arrow means that you should move the extender to a different location for better Wi-Fi performance.
How do I reset my NETGEAR extender?
To perform a factory reset on your NETGEAR WiFi extender:
- Plug in your extender.
- Wait for the LEDs on your extender to stabilize.
- Locate your extender’s Reset or Factory Reset button.
- Use a straightened paper clip or similarly sized object to press and hold the Reset or Factory Reset button until the Power LED blinks.
What is the WPS button on NETGEAR extender?
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you set up your NETGEAR WiFi range extender without typing the network name and password. Not all routers support WPS. If your router does not have a WPS button, you must set up your extender with a different method.
Why is my NETGEAR extender not connecting to the internet?
Perform a network power cycle by rebooting your main router and extender. Reconnect to the default WiFi network of your NETGEAR extender. Open the web browser and re-run the NETGEAR extender setup wizard. If the issue persists, reset the extender back to the default factory settings.
What lights should be lit up on Netgear?
Power LED
- Off: Your router is not powered on.
- Solid green or white: Your router is ready.
- Solid amber: Your router is powering on.
- Blinking amber: Your router’s firmware is upgrading or the Reset button was pressed.
- Blinking white: Your router’s firmware is corrupted.