How to Reconfigure Netgear Extender if Existing Router was Replaced?

If you have replaced your existing WiFi router, then it is crucial to setup Netgear extender again. Wondering about how to do so? Wonder no more! Because in this post, we will guide you with simple steps through which you can easily setup WiFi extender. Keep reading!

 You can configure your Netgear WiFi range extender again either by using the WPS connection or by using the GUI (graphical user interface).

 Using Web GUI

 The first step is to reset Netgear extender. 

·        Reset Netgear extender by pressing and holding the reset button situated on your device for a couple of seconds using a paper clip or any similar object.

·        Once your Netgear range extender has completed rebooting, you can get connected to Netgear_Ext.

·        Once done, turn on a smartphone, PC or laptop.

·        Then, open a web browser and you will be redirected to Netgear Genie setup page. If not, then fret not. Simply head over to the browser's address bar and either enter Netgear extender IP address (default) or mywifiext.net. If you are using an Apple, iOS or iPad, then the web address would be mywifiext.local.

·        Click on NEW EXTENDER SETUP button.

·        After that, create an account and click on NEXT once you're done.

·        Select the WiFi network name (SSID) of your main router or gateway and once done, click on NEXT.

·        Then, enter the password in the password (network key) field and click on NEXT.

·        Set the SSID (network name) and network key (password) of your new extender WiFi network.

·        Click on NEXT once you're done.

·        Now, what you have to do is to connect your wired and wireless devices to the new extended WiFi network and click on CONTINUE.

·        At last, register your device (recommended) and click on Finish.

 Note: Resetting Netgear extender will delete all the customized and security settings made on your Netgear WiFi range extender. Don't worry! After setting up Netgear extender, you can make changes on your device again.

 A Point To Remember

 WPS i.e. WiFi-Protected Setup does not support the WEP i.e. Wired Equivalent Privacy wireless encryption. If your existing WiFi router’s encryption is set to WEP, then it is suggested - follow the steps given above to setup Netgear extender using web GUI.

 Using WPS (WiFi-Protected Setup) 

• If your WiFi router or gateway supports the WPS feature, press the WPS button and hold it for a few seconds or until the WPS indicator on your device blinks green.
• Within a few seconds press the WPS button on your Netgear WiFi extender. Hold it for a few seconds and then release it.
• Now, check if the router’s link LED on your Netgear device is ON or OFF
• If the link LED is ON, it means your Netgear range extender is successfully connected to your existing WiFi router.
• And, in case the link LED is OFF, it means your WiFi extender fails to connect to WiFi router. To resolve the issue, repeat 1st and the 2nd step.

 Now you can unplug your Netgear WiFi extender and move it at the center location of your house.

Wrap UP

 In this way, you can easily reconfigure your Netgear range extender if you have replaced your existing WiFi router. If you still have any questions related to the post, feel free to lay your concerns and queries on us.

 Thank You!

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