Netgear Extender amplifies the network coverage and speed, installing a Netgear WiFi extender can be performed by variant methods. If you want to configure your Netgear WiFi extender without using WPS this can be done via a web browser or using the Nighthawk app.
Follow step-by-step instructions for both methods:
Using a Web Browser
- To start with the process, plug your extender into a power socket and be mindful in and place it within range of your existing WiFi network.
- You can connect your device either computer or mobile phone with the Extender to the extender’s default WiFi network usually named as NETGEAR_EXT.
- Open a Web Browser and enter either the or the the IP Address 192.168.1.250.
- Next step is to Log In, you will be prompted to log in. Usually the default username is admin, and the default password is password. If you have made any amendments in the admin credentials then use your custom login information.
- Let’s move towards Extender setup process, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. First choose existing WiFi network from the network list and enter your WiFi password when prompted.
- Once we reach at the final step of setup process the extender will start to reboot. After rebooting, it should connect to your existing WiFi network.
- After the extender has restarted, try to reconnect it to your home Network, reconnect your computer or mobile device to your primary WiFi network.
Using the Nighthawk App
- Install the Nighthawk app first of all in your mobile device.
- For new extender setup, you need to plug in your Netgear extender with a power socket but be mindful that it should be within range of your WiFi network and connect your mobile device to the extender’s default WiFi network.
- Launch the Nighthawk app; it will automatically detect the extender.
- Instructions will be given by the app to select your existing WiFi network and enter the password.
- Now you will be guided by the app itself to complete the rest of the setup process, now extender will start to reboot. When the power LED indicator on the extender turn solid green then it means that the connection is good.
- Once the setup is complete, reconnect your device to the home WiFi network.
- As you are done with the installation process, now you can move the extender to a dead zone but it should be placed within the network coverage.
Users do get stuck while setting up the netgear wifi extender setup without WPS, so follow some instruction mentioned below to avoid the trouble.
Instructions for Smooth Process
Be mindful while entering the admin credentials, correct username and password should be entered in appropriate field.
There should be adequate amount of power supply to the Netgear Extender.
While entering web address or IP address make sure to write it carefully.
Before starting the Netgear WifI extender setup process make sure that the internet connection is working well. Else the disruption in the internet could affect the setup process.
If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect the extender with the router then it has be free from any wear and tear. The connections should be firm enough for the error free setup.
Web browser should be free from any sort of cookies and cache.
This is all about the Netgear WiFi Extender Setup without WPS; hope the information share above will be able to help you out. If you want to have some other information to fix the setup issue, you can talk to the support team.