The result of a connection between a Netgear WiFi extender and a router has always resulted in an enhanced WiFi range. Owing to the fact, more than 75% of cybercitizens prefer coupling their routers with WiFi range extenders from the Netgear lineup. In this blog, we will try to help users who own Netlink routers. Yes, what we are going to reveal here are the steps involved in the process of connecting Netgear WiFi extender to Netlink router. Read ahead.
What You Will Learn Here?
From the introductory part, it is very clear that we are going to reveal about the Netgear extender connection process with a Netlink router. But how? Here’s are the things that we will cover in the post:
- Netgear extender reset process
- First stage of the connection process i.e. the proper placement of Netgear extender and Netlink router
- Choosing the extended network settings
- Final stage of connecting Netgear extender and Netlink router
Steps: Connecting Netgear WiFi Extender to Netlink Router
The Zeroth Stage: Reset the Extender
You need to reset the Netgear extender first of all. We called it the zeroth state because you won’t be able to connect your devices through mywifiext.net login portal if the extender is already flaunting some customized settings. Thus, check the rear or bottom panel of the extender and find the button labeled Reset or Factory Reset. It is generally present inside a hole. So, it is not possible to press it with a finger. You will have to use a sharp object for this purpose. Keep the button pressed for 7 seconds and the extender will reset. You are all set to initiate the connection now!
The First Stage: Placement of the Devices
After the extender is reset, you are supposed to bring it in the room where you have placed the Netlink router. Ensure that the devices are not placed very close. They won’t be able to propagate their signals properly. Now, plug in your Netgear extender to a wall outlet and press its Power button. If your router wasn’t powered up, you are supposed to power it up just before you supplied electricity to the range extender. Also, ensure that the room is not filled with too many electrical appliances.
As soon as the LED light (Power) on the extender turns solid green, you must know that it is time to enter the second stage of connecting Netgear WiFi extender to Netlink router. It involves the usage of a computer.
The Second Stage: Connecting to Netlink Network
On your computer’s supported web browser, go to mywifiext.net. In case you are using a Mac, you should use mywifiext.local. Press Enter to launch the Setup wizard. There is a possibility that the login page will appear. There, type the default login details of the extender. You need to enter “admin” into the Username field. Type “password” into the Password field. Click Log In after that. After you select the Extender mode on the mode selector page, you will be taken to a screen where scanned networks in the range of the Netgear extender will appear. Locate the Netlink extender SSID and connect to it. Enter the WiFi password carefully to avoid connection error. The image below is for referential purpose only.
The Final Stage: Customizing the Settings
Since you have selected the Netlink router network and connected to it, you will be taken to the page that will ask you to assign new SSID and password to the extender. Therefore, do the same. Your computer will get disconnected from the extender’s WiFi. So, reconnect using the updated details.
The next screen will take you to a window that will ask you to give the Netgear Genie login password to the extender. Be sure that this password varies from the WiFi password. It is case-sensitive. So, take notes to avoid login problems in the future. Once done, you will have to upgrade the firmware of the extender and register it at the myNetgear portal. You can skip the registration process if the extender is already registered on your Netgear account. You are all done connecting Netgear extender to Netlink router.
The Bottom Line
If we thoroughly look at the steps involved in the process of connecting Netgear WiFi extender to Netlink router, then it is not a big deal. However, after the connection process, we suggest you take the extender to another room so that every corner of the house will be benefitted with a lightning-fast internet connection. But, the room chosen for the extender’s placement is supposed to be filled with zero interference.
Hopefully, you will be able to create the extender-router link successfully with the aid of the aforementioned steps. On the off-chance, you fail, there is a possibility that the extender was not reset properly or you entered the incorrect router password. So, reset the extender using the 30-30-30 approach and use the correct WiFi password while extending the router’s network. This will surely help!