How to Setup Netgear Wi-Fi Mesh Range Extender EX8000?

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Netgear Wi-Fi Mesh Range Extender EX8000 is a Networking device that provides AC3000 WiFi speed in your house.

It is easy to install anywhere in your house. We will provide information about the EX8000 WiFi extender like setup and login instructions. After the setup will able to connect with Netgear_ext network from anywhere in your house.

Netgear EX8000 Extender Setup

You have to start with connecting the extender to the power by plug it in the wall socket and press the power button. Then, wait for power LED to ring amber color and then green. After that, follow below given steps.

• Turn on the home router and press the WPS button on the router.
• Find the extender WPS button and hit it to make the connection between router and extender.

The, WPS light will blinks, and after connecting to the router, the extender light will go solid white, means the connection is established.

Now, you should log in to the Netgear Wi-Fi mesh range extender EX8000 interface to configure the extender.

Netgear EX8000 Extender Login

To reach to the installation assistant of the extender, you have to connect your computer to the extender via LAN cable.

• Open any web browser in your computer.
• Type the URL http://www.mywifiext.net in address bar and search it.
• You will get to a login page where you have to use the login credentials to move further steps.

• Use the extender label at the back or user manual of the Netgear Wi-Fi mesh range extender EX8000 device.
• After entering the credentials and hitting Enter button you will reach to the web GUI of the extender.

Here, you can configure or adjust the settings of the extender like frequency adjustment, passwords and installing updates.

Now, let’s see how to update the Netgear Wi-Fi mesh range extender EX8000 device with the help of the Netgear Genie window.

Netgear Extender Firmware update

To initiate the Netgear firmware update of the extender, you have to access the interface with mywifiext.net (for windows device) or Mywifiext.local (for MacOS device).

• Go to the Menu tab and select Settings option.
• In the Settings, you have to click on the Firmware tab.
• In it, you can download the new firmware version file.
• Just paste it in the same tab and click on the Install button.

Now, have a look at more instructions to change the Netgear EX8000 device WiFi password.

Change Extender WiFi Password

• Access the extender interface window and go to the MENU> Settings.
• In the Settings, you have to select the Wireless option.
• Here, you can change the Network name and password with ease.
• Just edit the field and enter the desired Network name and password.

If you face any trouble during the Netgear Wi-Fi mesh range extender EX8000 setup, then you can use below given solutions.

Dispel Issues by Reboot and Reset Extender

Reboot EX8000 Extender

You should refresh the extender device by rebooting it to dispel the technical problem. To reboot you can do:

• Unplug the power cord to disconnect the power supply and then plug it again to socket to complete the reboot process.
• Find and press the power button on the extender; first hit will turn off the router and second hit will reboot the device.

Reset EX8000 Extender

By resetting the extender, all the data and settings will be deleted. Then you have to re-perform EX8000 setup after the reset. Find and long press the RESET button given on its back to perform factory reset process.

The End Section

Here, you have found out all the information about the Netgear Wi-Fi mesh range extender EX8000 device. We have shared setup and login process of the extender. We have also provided firmware update and change extender WiFi password process at the end.