How To Setup Netgear Extender

You can learn how to add a wi-fi extension to your home network.Your wireless network can be extended to parts of your home where the signal is weak.About halfway between the wireless router and the affected area is where you should put the Netgear Extender.

Step 1: Attach the antennas to the modem.

If you're setting up a desktop extender, you will usually have to do this.The antennas are already connected if you have a wall extender.The initial setup of your extender should be done in the same room as your wireless router.You can move it once the setup is complete.If you have an existing wireless router, use this method.If you're not sure, check for a button.The button can say Push n' connect, Quick secure setup, and more.It might have a padlock icon.

Step 2: The extender should be plugged into a power source.

The power cable that came in the box should be used to plug the extender into the outlet.Plug it into the wall outlet.Pressing the Power On/Off button will turn on the extender.

Step 3: You can press the button on the extender.

It should look like a small padlock with curved lines.This tells the extender to check the signal.

Step 4: You can press the button on your wireless device.

The WPS light on the extender will turn solid green once the connection is made.If you want to extend the band on your router, you need to press the WPS button on it.

Step 5: The area has poor wi-fi and should be placed halfway between the router and the area.

Plug the extender back in at its new location if you set it up in the same room as the routers.The extender needs to be in the range of the router to receive a signal.

Step 6: Check the lights when you turn on the extender.

Depending on the model you have, you can see a light that is either 2 GHz or 5 GHz.The extender has a good connection if the light is amber or green.If the light is red, move the extender close to the router.

Step 7: Attach your computer, phone, or accessory to the extender.

The name of the network you connect to will be known as YourNetworkName_2GEXT.When connecting to the network, use the same password you use to connect to your existing device.You can use the internet further away from your modem.

Step 8: Attach the antennas to the computer.

If you are setting up a desktop extender, you will usually have to do this.The antennas are already connected if you have a wall extender.The initial setup of your extender should be done in the same room as your wireless routers.You can move it to the location you want once the setup is complete.Only if your wireless router does not support WPS will you use this method.If you look for a button that says "WPS", you can find out if your router supports it.It might have a padlock icon.

Step 9: The extender can be plugged into a power source.

The power cable that came in the box should be used to plug the extender into the outlet.Plug it directly into the wall outlet.Pressing the Power On/Off button will turn the extender on.

Step 10: The computer should be connected to the extender.

To connect to the one called, you'll need to remove the computer from your existing wi-fi network.No password is required.

Step 11: You can access it on your computer.

You can open the Installation Assistant in your browser.If you are connected to the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network, this step will work correctly.

Step 12: Click Next to select your wireless network.

You can choose between 2 GHz and 5 GHz if your routers supports it.

Step 13: Click Next to enter your wireless network password.

This password is used when connecting a computer, phone, tablet, or accessory to the internet.You have to enter the password into the blanks for both bands if you're using a dual-band setup.

Step 14: Once the connection is made, click next.

It's at the bottom of the screen that you can see your network name and password.The extender can be used to connect to the internet.

Step 15: To complete the setup, click Continue.

You can close your browser window now.

Step 16: The area has poor wi-fi and should be placed halfway between the router and the area with the extender.

Plug the extender in at its new location if you set it up in the same room.To receive a signal from the extender, it needs to be in the range of the router.

Step 17: Check the lights when the extender is turned on.

Depending on the model, you can see a light that looks like a router or 5 GHz light.The extender has a good connection if the light is green or amber.If the light is red, move the extender close to the router.

Step 18: The extender can be connected to a computer, phone, or accessory.

The name of the network you connect to will be YourNetworkName_2GEXT and/or Your NetworkName_5GEX.When connecting to the network, use the same password you use to connect to your existing device.You can use the internet further away from your modem.