Installing a Netgear WiFi range extender is not a difficult task to do. But, a large proportion of people find it an ordeal when it comes to connect a Netgear extender to an Exetel ZTE modem. This is because there are only a few provisions where a user can connect a WiFi range extender to the modem. But, there’s no need to worry as ZTE devices are modem routers. It means it is very easy to connect Netgear extender to Exetel ZTE modem. To make it easier for you, we have broken down the thread explaining this process in a few simple steps. Let’s get going.
Before we jot down the steps to go about the process of Netgear extender setup with the ZTE modem router, we want you to know about the most basic thing that will help you complete it effortlessly. For your information, your Netgear extender should flaunt the default factory settings before you attempt to connect it to any router or modem router. To make things happen, locate the Reset button on your range extender and press it very carefully using a paper clip or a sharp pin. The extender will reset in a few seconds and you can go ahead with the process of connecting it to an Exetel ZTE modem.
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You can also make your Netgear range extender run on default factory setting by accessing its web-based management panel. For this, you have to access the login portal and look for the Reset/Erase option (depending on the extender model) and click it.
Now that your Netgear WiFi extender is behaving like a completely brand new extender i.e. it is working on its default settings, you are all set to join it to the ZTE modem router. The steps are explained in detailed below:
The setup process is supposed to begin with the LAN connection creation between the Netgear extender and the ZTE modem. But, before that, you should switch off your WiFi devices (extender and Exetel ZTE modem). Also, ensure that both devices are sharing the same room. On the contrary, they must not be placed too close either. Now, all you have to do is pick a LAN cable (network or Ethernet cable) and join the modem router’s GE LAN1 port to the Netgear extender’s WAN or Internet port with its help. You should make a finger-tight connection.
The next thing you need to do is switch on the Exetel ZTE modem router. After the power lamp on the ZTE device becomes stable, switch on your extender. Let its Power light go green. Also, wait for its WiFi light to gain stability. Once that happens, you must head over to your PC or laptop and switch it on. Open the Network and Internet Settings and look for the WiFi named Netgear_ext. Connect to it using the extender’s default WiFi password.
Note: The default WiFi password of the Netgear range extender is mentioned in the product’s user manual. You can also take notes of the same from the extender’s label.
Now, the step has come after following which you will be able to employ or unemploy an Ethernet cable connection between your extender and modem router. To proceed, open a web browser on your computer and visit mywifiext.net. You will soon see the New Extender Setup page. The next screen will ask you to choose if you want to use the extender as an Access Point or an Extender. After that, you will be asked to input the WiFi network name that you want to extend. If the Exetel ZTE network is already there, select it and input the WiFi password. Save the changes and assign other network settings. The connection is successful.
The previous method involved the assessment of the extender’s dashboard to finalize the connection process. That is why you might find it difficult to connect your extender to the ZTE modem with that. But, we also want you to know about an alternate method that can help you in a major way:
In this post, we discussed two approaches to connect Netgear extender to Exetel ZTE modem. But, you must know that the method chosen for the process hardly matters. As soon as the process gets completed, you should change the location of the extender. It must be somewhere in the middle of your house. Also, ensure that you keep the extender into the WiFi signal range of the ZTE modem.
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