Netgear extender setup

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Netgear Extender Setup

About Netgear Extender Setup

Netgear Extender perform a vital role in network setting and it enables you to connect several

computers to the Internet without using cables. It can be connected from anywhere. NETGEAR

is one of the popular names among routers. If you have two or more computers, then you must

install the NETGEAR router for a smooth and error free network connection.

Netgear Extender boosts your existing WiFi home coverage and allows you to connect up to 4

wired devices like Smart TVs, gaming consoles to your wireless network. It works with any

standard router or gateway and enables a better WiFi connection for laptops, home theater

devices, smartphones and more.

Extends wireless coverage

Works with any standard WiFi router

Convenient desktop design

4 ports to connect wired devices to WiFi

Step By Step Guide for Netgear Extender Setup

There are Various methods this extender can be configured.

Method 1. Connecting using the WPS button (Easy and Quick) takes around 1-2 minutes.

Now since you have identified where the WPS button is on the extender the next step is to

identify the WPS button on your router. This button is usually indicated by arrows or a lock

symbol. If you are unable to find it, you can ask me in the comments below by mentioning your

router’s model number OR by checking your routers manual.

So now you know where the WPS button is on the router and the extender. Plug the extender

into a power-socket and turn it on.

Place the extender within the range of the router to which it needs to connect or at an equal

distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of the router. You

can position it later once it is connected as the settings will be saved.

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1. Now press the WPS button on the Extender (as shown in figure above).

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router, gateway or access point.

3. The wireless device should now be connected. Check for the new network appearing on your

computer.

The name of the new wireless network broadcasted from the extender will carry your original

router’s network name with an _EXT at the end.

The network key to connect to the extender will be same as your original router’s password.

Method 2. Connecting using the web-browser setup guide, will take around 10 mins.

To continue with the Web Setup Guide you will need to know your password for your existing

router because you will need this to connect extender to your router.

Now since you know what the password is. We can continue with the setup.

1. Connect the extender to the power socket and turn it on.

2. Wait 1 minute for the extender to power up itself. After a minute, connect to Netgear_EXT.

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After the extender connects to your PC the PC to Extender LED will light green.

4. Now to connect Extender to your router open your web-browser and go to

www.mywifiext.net.

5. You will now see the NETGEAR Genie site with a setup wizard.

You will be walked through the web-based guide to choose your Wi-Fi network that you would

like the extender to connect to.

– Select your network and provide the password to it.

– Proceed with instructions on screen to finalize the setup.

6. Your extender should now be connected to the router.

If you are lost or miss a step, then you can reset your extender to it’s factory default settings in

order to start over.

The reset button is indicated in the figure above “Factory Reset Button“

To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Factory Reset Button using an unfolder paper

clip / pin for 10 seconds.

You can reset your netgear extender router any of the above ways but if still problems are on

your way. Don't think for second time, just take your phone and dial our toll free number else

visit us at Routersupport.ca. We are present here to help you and provide you amazing tech

facilities for your routers.

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Netgear extender setup