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.
- Make sure that your Netgear WiFi extender is properly plugged into a working power socket.
- Ensure that you are using a well-maintained Ethernet cable to connect your existing WiFi router to your Netgear wireless range extender.
- Be certain that you are typing the web URL, mywifiext.local correctly into the browser's address bar instead of the search bar.
- Also, make sure that you have correct login credentials to access Netgear extender mywifiext login page.
- 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.
- Clear all the cookies, malicious files, malware, cache, and browsing history from your internet browser prior to accessing the web address.
- Power cycle your Netgear extender, existing WiFi router, and your computer o laptop.
- 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.
- Place your Netgear extender and your existing WiFi router in the same room.
- Pull up an internet browser.
- Select your preferred wireless network.
- Click on the Next button.
- Enter the Netgear extender mywifiext password to connect.
- Once done, click on the Next option.
- Connect your networking devices to your Netgear extender's WiFi network and click on the Continue button.
- 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:
- Locate the factory reset hole on your Netgear WiFi extender.
- Use a pin or a paper clip to insert it into the reset hole of your Netgear extender.
- Hold it for a couple of seconds and after that, release it.
- 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:
- Make sure to disconnect all the connected devices and wires from your Netgear WiFi range extender.
- Ensure that your Netgear WiFi range extender is properly plugged into a working and active wall outlet.
- 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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