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How to Configuring Your Netgear Extender Without WPS
It is possible to simplify the process of expanding a wireless network by using a technique called Wi-Fi Protected Setup, which is built into some routers and extenders and is also known by its acronym, WPS. In that particular circumstance, the only thing you will actually need to do is hit a button, and then input a personal identification number (PIN) that you have already configured. This will be the only action required of you. This tutorial is going to walk you through the steps required to connect an extender made by Netgear to your existing router. So let’s get started:
How to Configuring Your Netgear Extender Without WPS
1. Open the Wi-Fi menu on a device that has Wi-Fi capability, such as your phone or laptop, and look for a network that is labelled Netgear EXT. There is a possibility that the manual for the extension will include a password. In this case, “password” should be entered when prompted for the password. You will receive a message informing you that there is no internet connection; this is normal, as your extension has not yet been linked to a router.
2. Choose “New Extender Setup” from the menu on your device’s web browser by navigating to “mywifiext.net” or “192.168.1.250.” You will be given the opportunity to configure your credentials, which will require you to choose a user name, password, and security questions. You should choose a user name that is easy to remember, and you should use a password that is different from the ones you use for your router and other internet-connected devices. Take note of this password, but don’t worry about committing a second one to memory; the extension will utilise the password for your router to log you onto the internet.
3. When you have finished configuring your credentials, you will be prompted to begin an automatic process known as a “genie” that will configure the extender. This will locate the networks that your router is connected to. In the event that you have more than one band on a single router, such as 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz, the extender will discover both of them. Choose any applicable networks to use.
4. Following the selection of your networks, you will be requested to provide the password for your router. If you do so, the extender will automatically connect to your router and configure itself after it has been connected.
5. When prompted, click “next,” and then test your newly installed network by logging into it. Your router’s password will be used for this device as well.
Can you use a Wi-Fi extender without WPS?
Note that the WPS button on your extension cannot be used to connect devices; it can only be used to connect the extender to the router. In the event that your hub or router does not come equipped with a WPS button, you can still configure your extender by using the web-based set-up with an internet browser.
Can you hook up a Wi-Fi extender by Ethernet cable?
If you desire a connection that is not wireless but rather hard-wired, you can attach an Ethernet cable to a Wi-Fi extender. In areas where the Wi-Fi signal is prone to becoming unstable, this will make it easier to maintain a stable internet connection. Your connection speed will be determined by the plan that you purchased as well as the capacity of the extender.
What do I do if I don’t have WPS?
What should I do if there is no WPS button on my router? In the event that the WPS button is absent from your router, you can still configure your Wi-Fi connection by using the web-based setup interface in conjunction with an internet browser. The instructions necessary to complete this procedure are typically included in the packaging for your network device.
Is WPS necessary?
A router that has WPS activated is extremely susceptible to attack. A successful attack on the WPS feature of your router will, in a matter of hours, reveal the password to your network. This is true regardless of how difficult the password is. To reiterate, there is no use in protecting a vulnerable network with a robust password. The next thing we need to do is turn off WPS.
Why won’t my Wi-Fi extender connect to my router?
You will need to do a factory reset on your Wi-Fi extender if it is unable to establish a connection with the Wi-Fi router. It’s possible that different brands of extenders will have different placements for the button that resets the device. You’ll find the button to reset your extender on the back of the device; use a needle to press it and hold it down for ten seconds.
