NETGEAR WiFi Extender Setup: How To (Gadgetsreviews.org)

NETGEAR WiFi Extender Setup – If you are looking to NETGEAR WiFi Extender Setup Manually? Then you are in the right place here. Here I writing this article for those people who want the setup NETGEAR WiFi at their home or office.

The following article provides instructions on how to connect to your NETGEAR Wi-Fi Extender using manual setup AFTER the NETGEAR WiFi Extender has already been successfully connected to the router and obtained a valid IP address in the past.

NETGEAR WiFi Extender Setup

To connect the NETGEAR WiFi Extender manually:

If you have a NETGEAR WiFi Extender with an Ethernet port (EX6100, for example):

1. Use a computer to connect to NETGEAR WiFi Extender via Ethernet cable.
2. Login to the web user interface of your NETGEAR WiFi Extender using http://myWiFiext.net.
   You will be prompted to enter a username and password.
   Default login credentials are:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: password
     Note: Username and password are case sensitive.

3. Once you have successfully logged in, go to Setup > Wireless Settings.
4. Check the value in the Password (Network Key) field under Security Options.
   If the password is not same as your router password, change it so it matches.
5. Click Apply.
6. Reconnect your Wi-Fi devices to the NETGEAR WiFi Extender.

If you have a NETGEAR WiFi Extender without an Ethernet port (WN1000RP, for example):

1. Reset your NETGEAR WiFi Extender back to factory default settings.
   To do this, press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds.
2. Connect via Wi-Fi to your NETGEAR WiFi extender.
3. Login to the web user interface of your NETGEAR WiFi Extender using http://myWiFiext.net.
   You will be prompted to enter a username and password.
   Default login credentials are:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: password
     Note: Username and password are case sensitive.

4. Follow the setup wizard to set up your connection to your router. (Do NOT use WPS when reconnecting to the router)
5. Reconnect your Wi-Fi devices to your NETGEAR WiFi Extender.

NETGEAR WiFi Extender Setup Video