How to Perform a New Netgear Extender Setup?

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    How to Perform a New Netgear Extender Setup? 

    Extender devices are used to extend the network coverage of your existing router. Netgear extenders are one of the best brands that sell quality. Netgear extender setup is an easy task to perform unless you are familiar with the setup process. To instantly know about the setup guide, the Netgear extender box consists of a setup guide booklet. If you have an old extender and are trying to perform Netgear extender setup and fail to do so, follow the below-mentioned instructions to troubleshoot the error issues. 

     

    Complete Netgear Extender Reset Process

    • Plug your New Netgear extender into an electrical outlet and turn it on. 

    • Now, wait for the extender’s LED indicators to get stable. 

    • Once done, look for the reset hole on your extender device. 

    • Now look for the paperclip, toothpick, or any other pointed object. 

    • Now press and hold the reset button for 25 seconds straight and then release it. 

    • Leave your extender device for a couple of minutes. 

    • Your Netgear extender is now successfully reset to its factory settings. 

     

    Now you can proceed straight to the Netgear extender setup. 

    Perform Netgear Extender Setup Without Any Outside Help

    • First, take your extender in the same room as your existing router and ensure that your router provides live internet connections. 

    • Plug your extender device in the nearest electricity socket and turn it on by pressing the on/off button. 

    • Let the LED indicators of the Netgear extender device get stable. 

    • Now take a close look at your extender device and find the WPS button. 

    • Press and hold the WPS button for 15 seconds straight and then release it. 

    • Now move to your existing router, press and hold the WPS button for 15 seconds straight and then release it. 

    • Once done, take your personal computer or laptop and launch a web browser. { make sure that the web browser you are using is up to date to avoid error issues}

    • Now click on the address bar and type www.mywifext.net, and hit the enter key. 

    • You will be redirected to a new Netgear extender setup page. 

    • Click on the new extender setup icon. 

    • Now enter the admin credentials in the given blocks and hit the log-in icon. 

    • Now follow on-screen instructions carefully. 

    • You will be asked to fill up a few security questions. Answer them correctly. 

    • Follow further instructions carefully. 

    • Now look for the available network in the given list and find your netgear_ext networks. 

    • Once found netgear_ext, click on it to get connected. 

    • Once connected, save your made settings and click on the finish icon. 

    • Congratulations! Your extender and router device are now connected. 

     

    What is the best place for a Netgear extender setup?

    • Try to place your new Netgear extender in the middle of your home or workplace. 

    • Make sure that your extender device is getting proper signals from the router to work correctly. 

    • Place your extender in the middle of your router and the dead network zone area. 

    • Keep your router and extender device away from room corners, concrete walls,s and radioactive signals as they interfere with the signals physically. 

     

    I hope you have clarity on how to set up a new and an old Netgear extender device. If you are still facing any issues regarding Netgear extender setup, let us know, we will be happy to assist you.