How do I Connect My Netgear WiFi Extender to the Internet?

Do you want to connect your Netgear extender to the internet? Have you set up your Netgear extender successfully via mywifiext but still can’t access the internet? Need not to worry! This how-to post will take you through a lot of troubleshooting tips to let you connect your Netgear extender to the internet. Let’s delve in!

How to Connect Netgear Extender to the Internet?

Power Cycle Your Netgear Extender

Over time, your Netgear extender becomes overheated due to which you may encounter connectivity issue. That’s why it is recommended to power cycle your Netgear extender once in a month.

To power cycle your Netgear extender, turn it off for a short while and post that, turn it on again.

Bonus

In order to get the most out of your WiFi, we suggest you power cycle your existing router or access point as well.

Check the Wired Connections

To get a steady internet connection, it is suggested to check the wired connections.

• Check the Ethernet cable you used for connecting your Netgear extender and the router.

• Do not use a faulty Ethernet cable as it may damage your device and lead you to connectivity issues.

• Be certain that the Ethernet connection made between your Netgear extender and the router is firm or finger-tight.

Update Your Netgear Extender

Another reason behind the internet connectivity issue can be an obsolete firmware on your Netgear extender. On the off chance if your WiFi extender is also running on outdated firmware version, walk through the steps given below:

• Make sure to connect your Netgear extender to the router via well-maintained and non-dusty Ethernet cable.

• In the event that wired connection does not work for you, try connecting your extender to the router wirelessly.

• Open a web browser and visit the Netgear’s official site.

• Enter your extender’s model number.

• Select the latest firmware version for your extender and click on Download.

• Turn on a PC or laptop and connect to Netgear_ext.

• Open a web browser.

• Enter www.mywifiext.net. Post that, wipe out cache and the entire browsing history.

• The extender’s login page displays.

• Enter your extender’s admin details and click on Log In.

• The Status page displays.

• Click on Firmware Update button.

• Locate and select the firmware file and post that, click on Browse.

• Click the Upload button and the firmware update process will take effect on the same page.

Reset Your Netgear Extender

Still fail to connect your Netgear extender to the internet? If your answer is yes, go with the factory reset process. Resetting your Netgear extender will erase all the customize settings of your device. So, it is recommended to create a backup of all the existing settings of your Netgear WiFi range extender. Here are the steps needed for resetting a Netgear extender without any hassle:

• Plug your Netgear extender into a working power outlet and turn it on.

• Ensure to disconnect your extender from routers, PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.

• Grab a pin-like thin and pointed object.

• Locate the reset hole on your Netgear extender.

• Once found, use the object to push the extender’s reset hole.

• Hold the reset hole, release it and allow your extender to reboot.

Done! Your Netgear extender has been reset to the default factory settings. Now, you need to configure it again using the web address, www.mywifiext.net or using the default IP 192.168.1.250.

In this way, you can connect your Netgear extender to the internet. If you are still baffling with the same issue, reach out to our technical experts now via comments.