Are you tired of getting failed for your WiFi Range Extender Setup? Or are you unable to visit mywiefiext.net? If any of the above questions sound familiar to you, then we can assure you that after reading this post you will be able to troubleshoot the exact problem and setup your extender in no time. This post is for those who want a quick solution for the Netgear Extender Setup.
So lets the show begin!
The case study of these setup issues depicts that most of the users are struggling with how to access mywifiext error-free. And the reason for this is the most common mistakes that people do while installing Netgear Range Extender.
Mistake 1: Most of the users mistype the mywifiext.net. Due to which get landed to some other websites instead of the setup site. Also, most of the time users type the link in the search bar instead of the URL bar. You must avoid doing that.
Mistake 2: Ensure that you’re using a device that has the full web browsers like Chrome, Safari, etc. Don’t use your smartphone, instead of either use your desktop PC or the laptop.
Mistake3: Prior to accessing the mywifiext.net, ensure that you have properly connected the Extender to your desktop PC or computer.
So these are the common mistakes that you’re doing until yet but ensure that you’re not committing this mistake in the future while setting up your extender. Now you will be easily able to log in and setup Netgear extender. But in case still, you’re unable to setup your new extender we suggest you reset and reconfigure your Netgear Extender. Given below are the steps for the same.
In this section, we will guide you in detail on how to reset and reconfigure your Netgear Range Extender. Resetting the extender to by-default settings can solve many problems related to Netgear Range Extender such as:
If you have any of these issues with your extender then you’re on the right path and will be going to fix these every issue today. We will guide you with both types of Reset: HARD reset and the SOFT reset.
While attempting to hard reset your router, the most common mistake that we do is we reset the router or the Extender while they are turned off, which is completely wrong. Ensure that the range extender is plugged into the power when you try to reset it. For the hard reset of your Extender, implement these steps:
1. Locate the tiny reset hole at the backside of your extender and keep a paper clip or pin handy.
2. Once you’re able to locate the reset hole, use the pin to press the reset button and keep it pressed for the next 30 seconds, till all the light of your extender starts blinking.
3. Relieve the reset key and reboot the range extender.
For soft reset your Netgear Extender you will need a computer’s help and an Ethernet cable.
Now you have successfully completed the reset of your extender, and you’re all set to setup your Netgear Extender.
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