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HARRY POPE
How to setup a netgear extender?
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If you have a NETGEAR WiFi Extender with an Ethernet port (EX6100, for example:
Use a computer to connect to NETGEAR WiFi Extender via Ethernet cable.
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.
Once you have successfully logged in, go to Setup > Wireless Settings.
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.
Click Apply.
Reconnect your Wi-Fi devices to the NETGEAR WiFi Extender.
To setup Netgear range extender follow these steps:-
>Plugin the range extender into the wall socket near to your home router for the initial setup.
*If you made any change on the extender before, then reset the extender by pressing the reset button for at least 30 seconds.
>Connect any of your wireless device with Netgear extender’s wireless network.
>Open any browser and in the address bar type http://192.168.1.250 or http://mywifiext.net
>Now you will see the setup wizard in the page, follow the instructions to setup the range extender
>If you want you can change the name of extended network and password of your choice that you want for it.
>Now save the settings and range extender will reboot after saving the settings.
>Once extender lights get solid connect your devices to the extended