How do I setup my NETGEAR Genie WiFi extender?

Connect a wireless client device to the default SSID of the Extender. This will automatically open the New Extender Setup page in your default browser. Create an account to manage the Extender and click NEXT. On the NETGEAR genie welcome screen, select “WIFI RANGE EXTENDER” to enter setup.

How do I connect to NETGEAR Genie?

To connect your device to the wireless network via Desktop genie:

  1. Make sure that the wireless adapter on the computer is enabled.
  2. Open Desktop genie and click on WIFI connection.
  3. Select your network from the list of networks displayed, and click Connect.
  4. You are prompted to enter the network key.

Why is my WiFi extender not connecting?

If your Wi-Fi extender cannot connect to the Wi-Fi router, then you need to reset your extender. The location of the reset button in the extender may vary depending on the brand. The reset button will present at the back of your extender, and press it for 10 seconds using a needle.

How do I setup my Netgear EX2700 extender?

Netgear N300 EX2700 Setup: WPS Method

  1. Turn on your Netgear N300 EX2700 WiFi range extender.
  2. Place your extender close to your WiFi router.
  3. Plug your extender into an electrical outlet.
  4. Wait for the Power LED on Netgear EX2700 to light green.
  5. Press the WPS button on the extender.

How do I get my Netgear WiFi extender to work?

To set up your extender:

  1. Plug in your extender.
  2. Connect your computer or mobile device to the extender’s WiFi network.
  3. Launch a web browser and enter mywifiext.net or 192.168.
  4. Click or tap NEW EXTENDER SETUP.
  5. Choose your extender’s admin credentials.
  6. Select and answer two security questions from the drop-down menus.

How do I login to my Netgear router?

To log in to your NETGEAR router with a web browser:

  1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to your router’s network.
  2. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified during setup. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

How do I reset my Extender?

Locate your extender’s Reset or Factory Reset button. The button is usually located on the extender’s side or bottom panel behind a small hole. Use a straightened paper clip or similarly sized object to press and hold the Reset or Factory Reset button until the Power LED blinks.

How do I use the Netgear Genie to connect to my extender?

If your extender asks if you would like to use the NETGEAR Genie to help, click or tap YES or CONTINUE. Your extender searches for local WiFi networks. Select the radio buttons for your network’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Network Names (SSID). If you do not see your networks, click or tap See More. Click or tap NEXT.

How do I use guided assistance to troubleshoot my Netgear device?

Boost your WiFi network with the latest WiFi Range Extenders . Guided Assistance helps troubleshoot the issue you are having with your NETGEAR device by asking you questions. After you set up your NETGEAR WiFi range extender, you can log in to the extender to view and change the settings.

How do I get technical support for Netgear products?

NETGEAR provides complimentary technical support for NETGEAR products for 90 days from the original date of purchase. GearHead Support is a technical support service for NETGEAR devices and all other connected devices in your home. Advanced remote support tools are used to fix issues on any of your devices.

How do I log in to my WiFi range extender?

To log in to your WiFi range extender: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender’s network. Note: Your router and extender might have different WiFi network names (SSIDs). Verify that you are connected to your extender’s network.