Netgear Extender not connecting to Router
Is it the first time that your Netgear extender not connecting to internet or you have been through similar issue before also?
Well, whatever your situation is-the following solutions will definitely help you.
Note: In case, it’s not something new for you then, make sure that your Extender previously connected to router and obtained a valid IP address.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING
Most of you might have already tried these steps however; those who are facing the issue for the first time- will surely find these tips useful.
Make sure that your extender is lying only half-way away from the Netgear router.
There’s no other Internet service activated near your extender.
Your Extender is working properly without any hardware fault.
No radio waves emitting device is kept near the Netgear router.
Your Netgear extender is not placed in the basement or any dead zone of the house or workplace.
You have kept different SSID names for the router’s network that makes it easy for the device to identify and display them.
RESOLVE ‘NETGEAR EXTENDER NOT CONNECTING TO ROUTER’ ISSUE
If you still need more help, check out the advanced troubleshooting steps defined ahead:
Connect the extender to computer with an Ethernet cable.
Verify the connected ports and connections. If you find any hardware fault, contact the manufacturer for immediate replacement.
Next, launch a web browser and login mywifiext.net using the DNS name or the IP address.
If you can’t access Netgear Extender, see Instructions on how to resolve Netgear extender not connecting to Internet.
In case, you forgot the password during login, Reset Netgear Extender and get the default credentials.
After you successfully login Netgear Extender, navigate to Setup and then, Wireless Settings.
Then, under Security options- check the password shared in the Password (Network key) field. It should match your router’s password.
If the password doesn’t match, CHANGE it and click Apply button to save the stored changes.
Now, power cycle modem, router and the device connected with router like computer.
Wait for the reboot process to complete.
In case, you see any red or amber color light on router, troubleshoot it using following posts:
Steps to fix Netgear amber router LED
Your Netgear Extender is ready to use, now!