Mywifiext is the local web address that is used to set up a Netgear WiFi range extender manually. At times, it often happens that when a user tries to access mywifiext a kind of error message ‘page not found’ is shown.
So, to fix this issue, make sure that your device (computer or laptop) is connected to the range extender wired or wirelessly. And, also your range extender should be placed near to your existing WiFi router.
Mywifiext.net setup: Configuration and installation of Netgear WiFi range extender
To complete the Netgear extender setup process successfully without any issue, make sure that you follow some points carefully that are given below.
Update the firmware on your router as well as the range extender.
Place your router openly so that your range extender can receive live, up running, and active signals from it.
Do not place your router inside, back, or under anything.
Clear all the browsing history, malware, cache, cookies, malicious files from your PC or laptop prior to accessing the mywifiext.net web address.
Be certain that you type the URL correctly into the search bar. To prevent mywifiext.net login issues, ensure that you are not entering the web address into the search bar.
Once you have logged into mywifiext.net setup and login successfully, Netgear Genie home page will open up. This is the most easiest way to manage, monitor, and repair your home networking network.
Installation of Netgear WiFi range extender
Plug-in your Netgear device into an electrical outlet closer to your key WiFi router.
Wait for the Power LED on your device to light green.
Connect your device (computer or laptop) to the Netgear extender using a wired or WiFi connection.
Ethernet cable is used for a wired connection and Netgear_ext is used for a WiFi connection (default SSID of your range extender).
The Client Link LED lights solid green once the connection with your WiFi-enabled device is established successfully.
Launch an internet browser on your computer or laptop. Prior to proceeding further, make sure that it is connected to your range extender (wired or wirelessly) properly.
Enter www.mywifiext.net into the address field of your opened browser.
A New Extender Setup page will display.
Click on the 'NEW EXTENDER SETUP button - complete all the required fields and click on NEXT.
Click on Continue but before that please verify that the access point/extender switch is set to extender.
Select your main router's WiFi network. Click on NEXT after that.
Type in your main router's existing network password in the password field and click on NEXT.
Set the unique network name along with a strong password for your range extender and click on NEXT.
Now, using the extender SSID and password you can easily connect your WiFi-enabled device to the new extender's WiFi network.
Connect your devices to your range extender's WiFi network carefully and click on CONTINUE.
Click the CONTINUE button.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
Click on NEXT.
A registration page will be displayed.
Complete all the registration fields carefully and click on FINISH.
If you have already registered your device, click on Skip Registration.
A Status page will be displayed.
Unplug your Netgear WiFi range extender. Plug it to a new location that should be about halfway between your key router and the area with a WiFi signal.
If you are facing any issue in setting up your range extender, then dial a toll-free number 1-888-927-4505 and ask us for Netgear extender support. We have the team of some of the best and finest technicians working worldwide.
We have one more method to share with you and that is the most easiest to set up your range extender.
WPS ‘WiFi Protected Setup’ Method
Before this method, make sure that your range extender is properly plugged into a wall socket.
Place it near to your key router.
Push the WPS button on your range extender and after 2-3 minutes on your main router as well.
The power LED on both the devices will start blinking which indicates that your device has successfully configured using the WPS method.
Tips
Look at the Netgear WiFi range extender manual for default login details.
In case the web URL doesn't work, use IP address of your range extender i.e. 192.168.1.250.
For more assistance, call our tech support team.