Netgear Extender Setup - New Netgear WiFi Extender Setup & Login Manual

Netgear Extenders are used to boost the internet connection's speed to provide connectivity in the low signal area or dead zones. Almost everyone around the globe prefers it as it offers a high-speed internet connection. This write-up includes the complete step-by-step procedure to login and set up the Netgear Extender. It also consists of the process to perform the Netgear Extender Setup through WPS and how users can reconnect the Netgear Range Extender via Ethernet. Hence, the users are advised to go through the complete write-up for the same.

Instructions to Log into Netgear Extender Setup

Before moving to the Netgear Extender Setup, all users must log in to the official page. Once the login procedure is done, the users can easily install, setup, and update the Netgear Range Extender firmware. Hence, the users are suggested to go through the below points to log into the Netgear Extender Setup.


Note: Ensure to have a secure internet connection between the device/system and the Netgear Extender.


  • Firstly, the users are advised to open the web browser on the device connected to the extender’s network.

  • Note: The extender and the router have different names of the Wi-Fi network (SSID). So, the users are required to confirm that both devices are connected to the Netgear extender’s network.

  • Note: If the router and extender use different Wi-Fi network names, the users are suggested to enter www.mywifiext.net in the browser's search section.

  • After that, the users need to write the IP address of their Netgear extender.

  • Next, tap on the “Enter” button.

  • After this, the users will be transferred to the Netgear login page.

  • The users are required to type the username and password in the given fields on the login page.

  • Next, the users should tap on the “Login” button.

  • After that, the Netgear Extender Setup page will appear on the user’s screen.

  • From there, the users are advised to find and tap on the “Menu” icon.

  • After this, the Netgear Range Extender menu will be displayed on the user’s screen.

  • The users are now recommended to choose the settings to view and adjust the Netgear Extender’s settings.


By following the above procedure, the users can smoothly access the Netgear Extender. If the users still face the Netgear Extender issues, they must contact the customer support team to get a solution for their problem.

Steps for Netgear Extender Setup via WPS button

Another way to perform the Netgear Extender Setup is via Wi-Fi protected setup or WPS button. Hence, this section includes the instructions to complete the setup of the Netgear extender. Therefore, the users are suggested to go through the following points for the same.


  • Firstly, the users are advised to turn the Wi-Fi extender “ON” by plugging it into the power socket.

  • After that, the users are suggested to search the WPS button on their device.

  • Next, the users should long-press the WPS button for a few seconds.

  • After this, the users are recommended to wait till the LED light turns solid green.

  • Note: The users who have a dual-band wireless range extender are suggested to repeat the same process.

  • Lastly, the users are recommended to connect the router with the Netgear extender’s network and are advised to use the same password as that of the router.

After following the above guidelines, the users can efficiently perform the Netgear Extender Setup. Once the steps are finished properly, the users can connect their devices with the Netgear extender network and avail of a high-speed internet connection.

Steps to Reconnect the Netgear Range Extender via Ethernet

This section includes the easy steps to reconnect the Netgear Extender via Ethernet. Hence, the users are suggested to go through the following points to smoothly perform the procedure of reconnecting the Netgear Extender with Ethernet.


  • Firstly, the users are suggested to connect the Netgear Range Extender to their PC/computer with an ethernet cable.

  • After that, they are advised to open the web browser on their PC.

  • Next, search for http://mywifiext.net in the search bar of the page.

  • The users will be transferred to the Netgear Extender Setup's official page, where they will be asked to write the username and password that they chose during the setup.

  • Note: the default username and password are “admin” and “password.”

  • Note: the username and password are case-sensitive.

  • The users are advised to tap on the “Username and password help” link to recover their password if they forget or do not remember.

  • Next, the users should tap on the “Log-in” button.

  • Now, the users are suggested to tap on “Setup” given under the “Wireless Settings.”

  • Under the “Security Options,” the users are suggested to verify that the value in the Network Key (Password) field matches with the router password.

  • After that, tap on the “Apply” button.

  • Lastly, the users should reconnect their Wi-Fi device to the Netgear Extender.


Hence, it is straightforward to reconnect the Netgear through Ethernet and can be completed smoothly by following the guidelines given above.


This write-up includes the procedure to login and set up the Netgear Extender. In addition to this, it also consists of the steps for Netgear Extender Setup via WPS and how users can reconnect the Netgear Extender with the help of Ethernet.