Connect Your iOS With Netgear Extender Using Mywifiext.local

If you want to set up Netgear WiFi range extender with Mac OS or iOS devices, use mywifiext.local instead of mywifiext.net or mywifiext.com. When you try to access mywifiext.local for Netgear WiFi extender setup, there are chances that you might receive an error message “unable to connect to this site” or “This site can’t be reached”.

This error message appears because mywifiext.local is not a regular website on the internet. It is the local web address used to open the Netgear Genie setup wizard of a Netgear WiFi range extender. If you want to fix mywifiext.local not working issues, please follow a couple of things given below.

1. Make sure that your Netgear WiFi extender is properly plugged into a working power socket.
2. Ensure that you are using a well-maintained Ethernet cable to connect your existing WiFi router to your Netgear wireless range extender.
3. Be certain that you are typing the web URL, mywifiext.local correctly into the browser's address bar instead of the search bar.
4. Also, make sure that you have correct login credentials to access Netgear extender mywifiext login page.
5. If you are using Google Chrome to access the web address mywifiext.local, then try using Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera Mini or Safari browser.
6. Clear all the cookies, malicious files, malware, cache, and browsing history from your internet browser prior to accessing the web address.
7. Power cycle your Netgear extender, existing WiFi router, and your computer o laptop.
8. Make sure that the firmware version on your Netgear extender and your existing WiFi router is up-to-date.

Once you have gone through the troubleshooting this given above, you can move ahead to set up your Netgear WiFi range extender using mywifiext.local. Read on.

1. Place your Netgear extender and your existing WiFi router in the same room.
2. Pull up an internet browser.
3. Select your preferred wireless network.
4. Click on the Next button.
5. Enter the Netgear extender mywifiext password to connect.
6. Once done, click on the Next option.
7. Connect your networking devices to your Netgear extender's WiFi network and click on the Continue button.
8. Register your Netgear extender device and at last, click on Finish to complete the Netgear WiFi range extender setup process.

Thus, using the simple aforementioned ways, you can easily configure your Mac OS X or iOS with Netgear WiFi range extender via mywifiext.local.

If you are still facing issues while accessing the Netgear mywifiext login page using mywifiext.local, then reset your WiFi range extender back to the factory default settings.

To reset your Netgear WiFi range extender:

1. Locate the factory reset hole on your Netgear WiFi extender.
2. Use a pin or a paper clip to insert it into the reset hole of your Netgear extender.
3. Hold it for a couple of seconds and after that, release it.
4. And that's it. Your Netgear extender resets successfully.

Prior to resetting your Netgear range extender, make sure that you have applied the following things:

1. Make sure to disconnect all the connected devices and wires from your Netgear WiFi range extender.
2. Ensure that your Netgear WiFi range extender is properly plugged into a working and active wall outlet.
3. Be certain that the power LED on your Netgear extender is stable.

In case, you failed to access the web address or the Netgear extender login page, then it is recommended – please reach our technical department as soon as possible. For this, you can drop your questions and queries into the comments section and our technicians will reach you shortly with a relevant solution to the issue you are facing.

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Netgear Wifi extender setup

The Netgear Extenders have got popularity worldwide because of their fantastic features. They are very common among online game addicts because of their unmatched internet range-extending capabilities.

What is www.mywifiext.net?

It is the webpage for the netgear wifi extender setup. Well, there are so many options to set up your device. These methods are listed below:

• WPS SET UP Method
• Using the default web address

Steps for Netgear Extender setup using WPS SET UP Method:

1. Take out the external antennas of your new netgear extender and connect it to the extender. You need to rotate them clockwise to fix them.
2. Attach the power adapter to the Wi-Fi booster/extender.
3. The lights on your new extender will change to solid green if the connection of the adapter is made right.
4. Locate the WPS button on extender and press and hold for a couple of seconds.
5. After releasing the WPS button, the wps LED light will start flashing. Now, you will need to press the WPS button on your home router to which you wish to connect the extender.
6. The light will turn to solid green on your netgear Wi-Fi booster. This green LED light is a sign that the wi-fi booster is successfully connected to the router.
7. Now if it is a case that your home router is supporting 5ghz, you need to repeat step 3 and it will help you get much better network coverage.
8. Now you have to pick a good location for the extender so that you can get full benefits. Place it between the router and untouched zone where the least network range reaches.

You are done now!

Using the default web address: mywifiext.net

1. Take your new netgear extender and connect the antennas with it. As discussed earlier, rotate them clockwise to fix properly. 
2. Wait a little until the light of the range extender transforms into solid green shade. Connect the PC wirelessly with netgear_ext.
3. Now open a browser window and go to www.mywifiext.net; that is the default web address for Netgear Wi-Fi Extender settings.
4. This website will show up the login scree. As you are a new user, you will have to create a new account. Enter the asked credentials carefully. These will be the email address, password, and username, etc. 
5. Click next.
6. The Netgear genie smart setup wizard will display all of the access points across your device.
7. From that list, pick the network SSID of your home router and hit the NEXT button.
8. The Network key password will be asked at this point. Enter that password and now reconnect the new SSID network name that is showing up with the extension _ext.
9. Once the connection is successfully set up, you have to place your extender between the home router and the areas where you wish to get better internet coverage. 

Congrats, you have successfully installed and set up your Netgear Extender with router. Enjoy fast internet!

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