How to connect netgear wifi extender?

WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to set up your range extender without entering your network name and password. Some routers do not have WPS functionality. If your router device does not have a physical WPS button, then you cannot set up your router using the WPS setup process.

In such a case, you need to set up your router using a different method. To know the complete Netgear extender setup process using different methods, continue reading this post.

What is Wi-Fi Extender?

An extender device helps you extend the Wi-FI signal. If you live in a huge house with multiple floors, then there is a chance that the network won't reach the floors where the router device is not placed.

Such areas are called dead zones of the house. To make the availability of the network possible in the dead zones of your house, you need wireless repeaters or extenders.

Netgear Extender Setup Via WPS Button

Below are the steps that you need to carry out to set up your Netgear extender using the WPS method.

Step 1: If your extender device has a switch called Extender Switch, turn it on.

Step 2: Keep your extender device in the same room as your router. Connect it to a power source. After that, the power LED light will turn on. If the LED light does not turn on, then press the On/Off button.

Step 3: Now, wait till the LED light on your extender does not become stable.

Step 4: If you are not setting up your extender for the first time, then carry out a factory reset.

Step 5: On your extender device, press the physical WPS button. Now, the WPS LED light will start blinking.

Step 6: After a few minutes, press the WPS button on your router device. Now, the WPS LED light of your extender will become solid.

Step 7: Disconnect your extender device from the power source and place it in a location where it is halfway from the router and the location where the Wi-Fi signal is bad.

Step 8: Connect the extender to an electrical outlet in the new location. With the help of the router link LED, select the best location for extender-router connection.

Step 9: After that, connect your PC or smartphone to the extended network. The network name and password are the same as the original network.

How to setup Netgear extender without WPS?

To set up Netgear extender without using the WPS button, below are the steps you need to follow.

Step 1: Firstly, connect your Netgear extender to an electrical outlet and ensure that it is within your router's range.

Step 2: Connect your laptop or mobile device to your extender's wireless network. You can easily find the name of your extender on the extender device.

Step 3: Launch the web browser and then type the IP address of your extender in the address bar of your browser.

Step 4: Now, your extender's login page will appear before you. Enter the username and password of your extender to log into the settings page.

Step 5: Go to your extender's configuration section.

Step 6: Now, configure the connection manually. If you want, you can also set up a new network.

Step 7:  Choose the wireless network of your router from the list of available networks and then enter the password of your router.

Step 8: Now, carry out the instructions given by the setup wizard of your extender to complete the router-extender connection.

Conclusion

So, these are the two different methods you can apply to set up your Netgear extender. If your extender device has a physical WPS button, use the WPS method to set up your extender. In case you don't see a WPS button on your extender, then set up your Netgear extender by opening the web-based setup page on your browser.

FAQs For Connect Netgear Wifi Extender

1) How do I get my Netgear extender to connect to my WiFi?

In order to connect your Netgear extender to your router, you need to first set up your Netgear extender. This can easily be done by using the WPS push button method.

2) Why can't I connect to Netgear WiFi extender?

Sometimes, you fail to connect your extender to the router because of compatibility issues. Connection issues can also cause this problem.

3) How do I connect my Netgear WPS extender?

In order to connect your Netgear WPS extender, you need to set up your Netgear extender using Wi-Fi protected setup.

4) How do I connect my WiFi extender to my router wirelessly?

To connect your Wi-Fi extender to your router wirelessly, you need to set up your extender using the web-based setup page.