You can access your Netgear WiFi extender’s settings through different methods. One is by the login IP address – 192.168.1.250. The second method requires you to go to mywifiext.net. However, there can be occasions when you can’t access Netgear WiFi extender via www.mywifiext.net. In that case, follow the techniques given in the post. But before that, let’s find out what might have caused this problem in the first place.
Why You Can’t Access Netgear Extender via www.mywifiext.net?
The most possible reason why you cannot access the extender via mywifiext.net login address is that you haven’t connected your PC to the extender. Thus, consider connecting them. You can use a LAN connection or WiFi for that. The default WiFi name of your Netgear extender is Netgear_EXT. So, look for the same network if you have never customized it.
The most possible reason why you cannot access the extender via mywifiext.net login address is that you haven’t connected your PC to the extender. Thus, consider connecting them. You can use a LAN connection or WiFi for that. The default WiFi name of your Netgear extender is Netgear_EXT. So, look for the same network if you have never customized it.
- You are not using an updated web browser
- The web URL used by you is entered incorrectly
- Antivirus software on your PC is preventing access to the extender’s web GUI
Solutions: Can’t Access Netgear WiFi Extender via www.mywifiext.net
Now that you have learned the reasons causing the problem, it is time to have a look at the solutions that can be followed to troubleshoot the issue. Before implementing them, you should ensure that no VPN services are active on your PC.
1. Update the Web Browser
- At the top-right corner of the Chrome dashboard, click More (represented by ⫶ icon).
- Click Help and select About Google Chrome.Select Update Google Chrome.
- If this button isn’t available, it means you are using the updated browser.
- Once the browser gets updated, select Relaunch.
Note: The general steps of updating the web browser are almost same. However, if you cannot access Netgear WiFi extender via www.mywifiext.net using one web browser, you can try another.
2. Use the URL Correctly
There are chances that you have entered the URL into the search bar of the browser. Therefore, mend your mistake by entering the URL into the address bar. Additionally, there are few things you should consider regarding the URL entry.
- First of all, make sure that you have not enabled one WiFi name on the extender. In that case, mywifiext.local address must be used.
- You should use mywifiext.local if you are using Mac OS.
3. Disable Antivirus Software
Antivirus software are meant to keep your devices protected from viruses and malicious attempts of hackers. However, antivirus can also put a comma on access to Netgear WiFi extender. In that case, you should temporarily disable them and try accessing Netgear WiFi extender setup wizard after that.
In Conclusion
This was all about what to do if you can’t access Netgear WiFi extender via www.mywifiext.net. Hopefully, these tips will work for you positively. On the off-chance, you are running out of luck, you should restart the extender and reset it at last. Resetting will erase all the customized settings allowing you to set up the extender once again.
