How To Program Netgear N300 Wifi Range Extender ?

Netgear has definitely made a significant impact in the networking industry with its popular wifi range extenders. One such masterpiece creation is N300. It offers dependable wifi speeds of up to 300Mbps, features a direct plug in design, supports one Ethernet port, a WPS button as well as two external antennas and smart status indicator lights. All this makes the Netgear N300 setup easy, user intuitive and straightforward. So if you also invested your money in the N300 range extender from Netgear, then this is your guide on how you can program the extender for complete wireless connectivity. 

Simple Installation Through WPS Button 

WPS (Wifi Protected Setup) button allows you to pair up the router with the extender without using any smart device or any details. Just with a simple push of the button you get to enjoy seamless and uninterrupted wifi connectivity in every nook of the abode. So here’s the step-by-step details:

  • Firstly, find a power outlet near the router. 
  • Now push the N300 extender into the outlet and power it on. 
  • Thereafter, wait for the power light to turn steady. This means the device is ready for the further Netgear N300 setup process. 
  • Further, locate the wifi protected setup button on the router. Usually you’ll find it on the back panel. Upon finding it, press it down. The WPS light starts flickering. 
  • Now immediately without letting go of a single second, press the WPS button of the N300 range extender. The WPS status light will glow up and start flickering. 
  • Finally, wait for a couple of seconds and with this the WPS lights will turn stable. This indicates a successful sync. 
  • Lastly, to wrap up the Netgear N300 setup all you have to do is just relocate the extender. Place it in the space which is halfway from the router and from the area where you require extended signals. This spot should be able to receive 50 percent signals from the router. 

Deep Configuration Via Web Browser 

The other method through which you can complete the Netgear N300 setup is via web browser. The guidance for the same is as follows:

Firstly complete the basics like deploying the extender in the open space where the router’s signals drop to 50 percent. Then power on the extender and wait for it to show a green signal. 

Next, pick one of your smart devices like laptop, smartphone, tablet and go to its wifi settings. Enable wifi. Choose the network Netgear_EXT. 

Moving further, launch a web browser like chrome. Go to the URL field. Into it without any mistakes type mywifiext.net and push the enter key. 

Thereafter tap on the “Start New Setup” option. Choose the setup mode. Scan for your router’s network. Select the network, fill in the password and then assign a new name and a strong password and finally hit on Save and Apply. As the Netgear N300 setup comes to an end, do not forget to check the status light. All four indicators must turn solid green. 

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