Is your Netgear extender disconnected from your WiFi network? Are you looking for instant help to fix the issue instantly? Worry not, as we have come up with the how-to tutorial that will help you connect to your Netgear extender to your WiFi network again. Let’s get started!

Note: Prior to reconnecting your Netgear extender to your WiFi network, ensure that it is receiving proper power supply and placed away from interference-creating WiFi and Bluetooth devices.

Reconnect your Netgear range extender to the home network via Ethernet:

  1. First of all, connect your Netgear range extender to your main router with an Ethernet cable.

  2. After that, launch a web browser on your smartphone, PC or laptop.

  3. Then, type mywifiext.net (without typos) in the web browser’s address bar.

  4. Press the Enter key.

  5. Netgear Genie login page displays.

  6. Enter the username and password you chose during Netgear WiFi extender setup.

  7. Once done, click on LOG IN button.

  8. Select the Setup option and then click on Wireless Settings.

  9. Then, under the Security Options, you have to verify that the value in the Password field matches your existing router WiFi password. On the off chance, if it doesn’t, change it to your router password.

  10. Click on Apply and reconnect your WiFi devices to your Netgear

  11.  WiFi range extender.

Note: In order to avoid login issues, please make sure that the URL you are using is correct and not entered in the search bar of the internet browser.

Reconnect your Netgear range extender to the home network via WiFi:

  1. First and foremost, press and hold the Factory Settings button located on your Netgear extender for a few seconds.

  2. Thus, your Netgear range extender resets successfully.

  3. Connect your main router to your Netgear extender and connect to Netgear_Ext.

  4. Open a mobile device, computer or laptop and launch a web browser in it.

  5. Enter mywifiext or Netgear extender IP address in the browser’s URL bar field.

  6. Once done, hit the Enter key.

  7. Netgear extender login page displays.

  8. Enter the extender’s username and password you chose during Netgear WiFi extender setup.

  9. Click on Log In once you’re done.

  10. Follow the simple on-screen prompts to reconnect your Netgear extender to your home WiFi network.

Note: Prior to resetting Netgear extender, make sure that it is properly plugged in and its LEDs are stable. Also, ensure to disconnect your Netgear extender from your main router.

Bonus Tip: Download Netgear Genie app to manage and control your home WiFi network remotely from anywhere.

The Last Words

So, these were the simple tactics through which you can easily reconnect your Netgear extender to your WiFi network like a pro. Just in case – you have any doubts or queries about how to reconnect your Netgear extender to the home network, please reach our technical department so that we can check it out without any delay. Thank you very much for reading and we hope to see you soon again. Bye!