It is the Alloy Smart Home app that allows a person to connect smart gadgets to a WiFi network. But, there can be a problem when the Alloy Smart Home hub does not connect to WiFi of Netgear extender. This generally happens when a person uses the outdated version of the Alloy Smart app.
Thus, if you are also facing a connectivity problem between both devices, you should update the Alloy Smart Home app. If that does not help you out, read the information given in this blog.
Alloy Smart Home Not Connecting to Netgear WiFi [Solved]
1. Bring Extender and Hub a Little Closer
Wireless devices often fail to connect when the distance separating them is too much. May be the same is the situation with your Smart Home hub and the range extender. So, if the distance between your Alloy Smart Home Hub and the Netgear extender is more than 10ft, reduce it to 8-10ft. But, beware of placing your devices very close. Their signals may clash.
2. Update the Netgear Extender
There are chances that the outdated firmware on your Netgear extender is causing compatibility problems. Thus, you should upgrade the firmware of your Netgear extender. The steps to complete the process via mywifiext.net login page are given below:
- Go to the login page of your extender via mywifiext.net.
- If you are using a Mac system, use mywifiext.local.
- On the login page, enter “admin” into the Username field.
- Into the Password field, enter the password you provided to the extender during the installation process.
- Click the Menu icon on the Status page of your extender.
- To reach the Firmware Update page, follow the path:
Settings > Firmware Update
OR
Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
- After that, select Check Online.
- In some models, you will see only Check option.
- In case a new firmware is available, you should follow the on-screen prompts to update the firmware.
3. Eliminate WiFi Interference
If even after updating the firmware, the Alloy Smart Home hub is not connecting to the WiFi of Netgear extender, it can be a WiFi signal interference that is creating problems. So, you are required to eliminate signal interference from the path of communication between your hub and extender. To be very specific, remove home electrical appliances and reflexive surfaces from the surroundings of the extender.
4. Reboot the Extender
Sometimes, a simple reboot is enough to fix the connectivity problem. This is because technical glitches affect the connectivity of devices many times. Thus, you must reboot your Netgear extender right away. The steps are being highlighted below for your ease:
- Ensure that your extender is getting a proper power supply.
- Look for the Power On/Off button and press it.
- Wait for 10-15 seconds now.
- Press the Power On/Off button once again.
Tip: You can also unplug your extender from the power socket after pressing the Power On/Off button. It will increase the chances of getting successful with the connection process.
Use the Correct Password
In the Alloy Smart Home app, the person needs to enter the WiFi password of the device to which the hub needs to be connected. Therefore, you have to be very sure that you are entering the correct WiFi password of the Netgear extender.
The Conclusion
The Alloy Smart Home hub not connecting to WiFi of a Netgear extender is not a big problem. After taking care of a few things, you can connect your devices properly. We are now expecting that you have connected your Home hub with the extender’s WiFi successfully.