How do I Connect my NETGEAR Wi-Fi Extender?

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Netgear WiFi Extender Setup is straightforward process. After connecting Netgear extender to your home router, you can extend your WiFi coverage and speed. This guide ensures you enjoy seamless internet connectivity in every corner of your home, where your router is not able to provide wifi signals. Let’s get started to perform the setup of your new extender.

Different Ways to Connect Netgear WiFi Extender

There are several methods to connect Netgear WiFi extender to router. Here we provide all the methods to perform Netgear extender WiFi setup process:

Using the WPS Button

This is perhaps the easiest method if your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

1. Plug in your WiFi extender along with the router and turn it on.
2. First, hit the WPS button on your router.
3. Within two minutes, hit the WPS button on the extender.
4. Once the extender is connected to the router, it indicates a steady light.

When it is done, move the extender to a place between the dead zone area and the main router. (Ensure the extender is placed within range of your router.)

Using the Web Interface

Sometimes router does not support the WPS button; here you need to use the web interface to perform the Netgear WiFi extender setup process. Steps are:

1. Plug in your extender near to dead zone area and also within the range of the router.
2. Connect it to your computer using an Ethernet cable or via the extender’s default WiFi network.
3. Open a web browser and type in the default IP address, which is usually www.mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250.
4. Log in with the default credentials (admin for username and password).
5. Access the setup wizard, Click on the WiFi Range Extender option.
6. Select your SSID and enter the password of the main router.
7. Save changes and allow the extender to reboot.

Perform other settings such as Firmware update, Extender password change, Guest network change, and many more settings on this interface and complete new extender setup.

Using the Nighthawk App

The Nighthawk app allows you to perform the Nighthawk Extender setup easily. Use this method if you manage your Nighthawk extender on mobile.

1. Download and install the Nighthawk app from the App Store/Google Play.
2. Launch the app and create a new account or log in.
3. (you can also use the default login credentials to login)
4. On the app dashboard, select the option to set up a new extender
5. Follow the on-screen instructions, select your network, and enter your WiFi password.
6. Complete the setup and the app will guide you through the process.

Similar to a web interface, you can perform several settings of the Netgear Extender.

Ethernet Cable

For stable connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect Netgear WiFi extender to router.

1. Plug in your extender close to the dead zone area in your home.
2. Attach it to your router using an Ethernet cable.
3. Follow the web interface setup as described in the second method, choosing the options for wired connections.
4. Now, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable if desired.

In this manner, connect Netgear WiFi Extender to the router by using the different methods given above.

Conclusion

In this blog, you learned how to connect a Netgear extender to a router easily. We have four solutions: using the WPS button, accessing the web interface, utilizing the Nighthawk app, and connecting via an Ethernet cable. All of these methods provide a simple way to ensure your Netgear extender is properly connected and you have entirely reliable Wi-Fi throughout your entire home. You can use any of the following, whichever works best for you.