After connecting the WiFi client device to the Netgear extender’s network, one can enjoy a high-speed internet connection. But, what if the extender is not found on the WiFi list? In that case, using the internet remains a daydream only. If you’re also getting the Netgear extender not found issue in a series of steps to be followed to connect to the WiFi, then walk through the blog. The information provided here will help you to get the problem resolved. But, first of all, let’s take a moment and help you understand what the root cause of the issue might be.
Causes: Netgear Extender Not Found
The major cause why you’re unable to find your range extender on the WiFi list is that you’ve hidden its network name. Perhaps, you were in a hurry during the installation process and accidentally unmarked the option that says “Broadcast this Network Name (SSID)’. So, the time has come that you rectify your mistake and take the main step of unhiding the extender’s network to do away with the issue. For this, you can take the help of the instructions given below:
- Cable your computer to the Netgear extender if you cannot connect to WiFi (when not saved already).
- An RJ45 cable will help you do the connection job.
- Once done, using a web browser visit mywifiext.net.
- When the login page shows up, type the admin info of the extender and log in to it.
- Go to WiFi Settings > mark the option “Broadcast this Network Name (SSID)”.
After saving the changes, refresh the network list to check if your Netgear extender is found or not. Just in case the network broadcast is already enabled and you cannot find it, then paying attention to the following section is what needs to be done next.
Tips to Follow if Netgear Extender Doesn’t Show Up on WiFi
1. A Power Cycle or Reboot
The first thing that we recommend you do if you cannot find the extender on the WiFi list is to go for a power cycle. Power cycling of the range extender is not a tedious task. Although you can power cycle or reboot your device with the help of web GUI, still we recommend you use the physical On/Off button for that. So, without waiting for a moment, push the Power button of the extender and unplug it. Let it cool down and power it up after 10 minutes. Know that a power cycle will kick off minor bugs that tend to cause the issue in discussion.
2. Get Closer to Extender
Perhaps, the Netgear extender not found doesn’t actually exist and it is just your assumption. What we mean here is that the network name of any WiFi gadget won’t show up on the network list if you are trying to connect to it out of its range. You might have got an idea of what to do now. Therefore, get closer to your extender right away and see if you can see it on the network list. If you still cannot, then we recommend you directly walk through the next section and learn how to reset Netgear extender.
Instructions for Netgear Extender Reset
We suggest you reset the extender because it is possible that you committed a major mistake during the setup process or maybe the extender is dealing with a big problem. Whatever the scenario is, resetting will help you fix the issue you are currently facing with others. Check out the steps below to learn the reset instructions:
- Be very sure that your extender is on and is not sharing any sort of connection with any device.
- After that, locate the Reset button on it.
- Get hold of a paperclip or another pointed object.
- Using the chosen object, press and hold the Reset button.
- Keep the button pressed for at least 30 seconds.
- The extender will reset.
The instant your range extender resets, you can move forward to set it up from the very beginning either using the WPS method or the web GUI. This time make sure you set it up using the correct instructions. For this, you can refer to the extender’s user manual.
The Final Note
In the final lines, all we want to say is that taking care of certain things will help you resolve the Netgear extender not found problem. We are assuming that you’ve successfully addressed it and are now having a wonderful networking experience with the range extender. However, never ignore the firmware updates of your extender. They help in keeping major networking issues at bay.
