How To Connect Netgear WiFi Extender

Connecting Netgear extenders is not a difficult task for those who know how to connect Netgear WiFi extender. An extended device takes signals from your router device and extends them to the area where the router is not able to reach. Adding an extender along with the router is a step forward to get a reliable network. By reading the further section of this article you will be able to know how to add the device to your home network. There are two methods of adding a range extender device. The first method is very simple, which is the WPS method. The second method is a bit time consuming and requires a little technical changes to add the device. Check out both methods below. 

Installation 

Before diving into the process of how to connect Netgear WiFi extenders it is very significant to install the hardware of the device. Hardware installation includes following steps:

Unboxing 

Unbox your extender device and take the extender unit out of the box very carefully. Make sure the box contains other necessary items such as power adapter, ethernet cable and user manual.

Position 

Second step is positioning the range Extender device. For the setup process you have to keep the range Extender closer to the router device. Once the configuration is done you need to relocate the extender to a new position but just somewhere in between the router device and the placement where you are router is not delivering signals. While repositioning the extender make sure there is no network interface that interrupts the extender to work properly.

Power Up

As the placement has done you have to power up the device by connecting it to the power source. You have to wait till the LED on the extended device is turned on and get stable to proceed with the setup process.

WPS Setup

Here is the steps by following which you will able to know how to connect Netgear WiFi extender using WPS button: 

  • First of all you have to press the WPS button on the router device after locating it. 
  • Do the same with the extenders WPS button in the next 2 minutes to avoid failure of the process. 
  • As the extenders LED turns green and solid it signifies that the connection is done successfully. 
  • Now you can relocate the extender device to a better position for optimal performance.

Web Setup

Here is the steps by following which you will able to know how to connect Netgear WiFi extender using web browser: 

  • Web based setup starts but the connection between the client device and the extended device. 
  • You have to use the ethernet cable or wireless network details as specified on the extenders label for the connection. 
  • Now you have to launch the web browser in your client device to access the setup page. 
  • Use the default IP or web address to reach out to the setup page. 
  • Enter the default admin details to get into the admin. 
  • Choose your router’s SSID and enter its password to establish connection between the expander and router. 
  • Now create the SSID and password for your extenders Network and then change the admin default information also. 
  • Save all the changes made by you and let the device apply it by rebooting itself. 

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