You will find Access Control feature in the interface of the Netgear WiFi extender. Here, you will get to learn how to activate Access Control on a Netgear WiFi extender using simple steps through different methods.
1.Mywifiext.net
Connect your computer or laptop to the Netgear extender network that is netgear_ext. Then, open any browser in your internet devices and type in the URL mywifiext.net which is use in Windows OS devices. Search the URL and you will reach to the interface windows where you must enter the username and password. By clicking on the Enter button, you will get access to the interface dashboard.
To activate the Access Control, you have to go into the Settings > Connected Devices > Enable Access Control. Then click on SAVE button to apply.
The mywifiext.local URL is used in the MAC OS laptops or desktops. Just start with connecting your computer or laptop to the netgear_ext network. Then, open any browser in your internet devices and type in the URL mywifiext.local which is used in MAC OS devices. Search the URL and you will reach to the interface windows where you must enter the username and password. By clicking on the Enter button, you will get access to the interface dashboard.
To reach and activate the Access Control Settings, you have to open the Settings > Connected Devices > Enable Access Control. Then click on SAVE button to apply.
You can also activate the Access Controls with the IP address which is 192.168.1.250. Start with connecting your computer or laptop to the Extender network. Then, open any browser in your internet devices and type in the IP Address 192.168.1.250, which is used in any OS devices. Search the IP and you will reach to the mywifiext Genie interface windows where you must enter the username and password. By clicking on the Enter button, you will get access to the interface dashboard.
Also, make sure that the device is up to date; if not then initiate the Netgear firmware update which is done in the same page as well.
From this blog post, you will get to know about how to Activate Access Control on a Netgear WiFi Extender.
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