Troubleshooting Problem that Netgear Extender not Connecting to Internet


Netgear extender not connecting to internet? There could be a lot of reasons to stay here and this blog can address the problem and can help you with the permanent solutions for your problem. Some of the reasons are listed below:-


WHAT IS THE ACTUAL REASON BEHIND NOT BEING ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET VIA NETGEAR RANGE EXTENDER?

  1. The device may not be configured accurately for the purpose of Netgear extender

Use.

2. Sometimes there is a serious fault in the hardware or software of the wifi range extender which leads to the Netgear extender not connecting to internet on windows

7/8/10, Linux, Mac, or other various operating systems.

3. cable connections could be loose.

4. One of the main reasons is interference in the path of the extender's signals.

5. Your network adapter has a status of poor or no signal.

6. Netgear extender needs to be updated.


TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEMS…


1. Move the wifi extender away from devices that create interference such as

Cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, metal objects, microwaves, mirrors, and fish tanks.

2. In case you see the LED light in red color that means your wifi extender isn’t

Connecting to the router.

3. In the same way if you see any orange light blinking that means your wifi extender

is connected to the router but is not supporting the internet.

4. Reboot your system including modem, extender, and router.

5. Reset your Netgear extender and restore to default settings with which if there will

Be any problem due to settings it will be restored.


STILL NOT WORKING?


If the error is still annoying you then don’t worry here are some more solutions shortlisted for you as there could be two more possible situations discussed below:-


SITUATION 1


(a) power cycle your Netgear range extender and then try to connect it to the internet.

(b) Check if the Netgear range extender is transmitting its SSID.

(c) Log in to the Netgear web page and once the smart setup page opens

Check for both wifi bands( 2.4GHz and 5GHz ) and whether they are enabled.

(d) Check for the connection whether that is connected with the right SSID or

No?

IF YOUR NETGEAR EXTENDER NOT CONNECTING TO INTERNET EVEN AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATE OF OTHER SOFTWARE ISSUES THEN THIS MIGHT HELP YOU:-


SITUATION 2


1. login to Netgear extender through any website browser and click

Other settings and then browse the section.

2. Restore the backup files and then confirm it on the confirmation

Pop up.

3. Restore the default settings and reboot the extender properly.


If none of the above helped you resolve the problem of the Netgear extender not connecting to internet then, Please call our experts. They will help you in solving your problem in a more professional way.