The extender and boosters helps your main home router. It will make your router signals and connectivity area larger than before. It is almost 3X signal strength in your house or big house. Netgear extender is a small device that will connects with your router via cable or without any cable. Then, suddenly user feels an increase in internet signal strength. Below, you will get to know about how you can setup your Netgear WiFi extender at home.
Netgear Extender Setup- Mywifiext
One of the most used methods for Netgar extender setup is through the web browser (web-based portal). It is easy to access. Follow some instructions to install the extender via mywifiext interface.
- Plug the extender in the power outlet and turn on the device.
- Connect a compute or laptop to the extender network (Netgear_EXT).
- Then you have to open the Web browser and search the URL mywifiext.net (For Windows) or mywifiext.local (for MAC).
- User will get to the login page where the admin username and password required for access.
- Usually, the admin username is ‘admin’ and password is ‘password’. Or you can check it out on the extender label or user manual.
- By entering and clicking on the LOGIN button, you will access the interface and adjust the settings.
Netgear Extender Setup- 192.168.1.250
The other way to reach the interface without using any URL is the extender default IP address. It is 192.168.1.250 .Let’s have a look how to complete the configuration with the help of the IP address.
- Connect computer to the extender and open the browser.
- Type in the IP address 192.168.1.250 and search it by pressing the ENTER button.
- You will reach to the interface where you have to type the admin credentials.
- The interface will load on the computer screen and then you complete the Netgear extender setup.
Netgear Extender Setup- WPS
The most of the easy methods to setup your new Netgear extender is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). There is a button on the extender hardware. Let’s have a look how to use the WPS button for the setup.
- Plug the extender near to the router.
- Turn the devices on and press the WPS button on the extender.
- Now press the WPS button on the router.
- Wait for few seconds to automatic connection.
- Now, your extender is set as in default settings.
- You can also change the settings and networks according to your desire.
Netgear Extender Setup- Nighthawk App
Yes, Netgear provide an app that helps in the Netgear extender setup process via your phone. The app name is Nighthawk app. It is available on the Play Store, App Store, and Microsoft Store as well as on the official website of Netgear. Let’s have a look how to set extender via app;
- Download the Nighthawk app in your phone.
- Access the app via MyNETGEAR account details or admin details.
- By entering and pressing SIGN IN, you will get into the dashboard of the app.
- Here, you can easily complete the Netgear extender setup.
