How To Connect Netgear Wifi Extender To Router?

Who doesn’t want wider, seamless and lightning fast wifi connectivity? Surely we all require it for every single task and for every single second. This wish can be fulfilled only when you pair the router to the wifi range extender. So in this blog post we’ll help you connect your Netgear wifi extender to the router. The connection process is simple and can be done in three different ways. One is simple, that is using the push N connect method. For deeper configuration you can use the web GUI setup method. Lastly for convenience you can use the modern app based connection method. So with no further intervention lets unwrap the steps of fist connection method.

Connect Via WPS

For connecting Netgear wifi range extender to the router via WPS method, these are the steps that you need to follow:

First bring the wifi extender closer to the router. Power it on and let it boot up.
Now on the router find the WPS key. Press it down and release when the WPS light pops up.
Within the next two minutes, find the WPS button on your Netgear extender and immediately press it down. The WPS smart indicator of the extender will also start flickering.
At this moment, you need not do anything, just wait for the smart indicators to turn steady.
Finally, you can now unplug the extender and reposition it strategically. Ideally you must keep the extender in the middle of the router and the area where you want extended signals. Once you finalize the spot, power on the extender and with this it will automatically connect to the router. So you can now enjoy seamless and wider wifi coverage.

Connect Using Web Browser

Now comes the connecting steps for the second Web GUI based method:

Firstly place the Netgear wifi extender in the area where your router’s signals are not less than 50 percent and this spot must also be closer to the wifi dead spot.
Now power on the extender and also make sure the router is active.
Thereafter grab your smart device. Enter its settings. From there enable wifi. Now from the list of available networks, tap on the “Netgear_EXT” and then on Connect.
On the exact same device, now launch an internet browser like chrome. Visit its address field. Into it type mywifiext.net. Click enter.
Move ahead and tap on New Extender Setup. Now the terms of use page will open up. Read the terms and agree to them.
Finally, the interface will itself provide you prompts for the further setup. Follow the steps precisely for a successful connection.

Pair Gadgets Using Nighthawk App

Now comes the last connectivity method which requires use of Netgear’s Nighthawk app. So first of all take your smart device. On it download and install the authentic Nighthawk app. If you already have access to the app, then make sure it doesn’t have any pending updates. Once the app is installed, bring the Netgear range extender to the same area as your router.

Move ahead and activate the extender. Wait for its power LED to turn stable. Now launch the Nighthawk app on your device. Tap on the Menu icon and from there click on the “Setup New Nighthawk System”. Thereafter, hit on the Get started option. Now all you have to do is, follow the app’s setup instructions one by one. Once the connection is established you can reposition the extender more appropriately so that the wifi dead spots gets eradicated.

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