In today’s scenario technology is the most integral part of our lives. So, it is very important to upgrade the lifestyles with the everyday changing market. Every single device either at home or office premises is primary dependent on internet connectivity
Netgear Nighthawk extender plays a vital role in
making your lives comfortable. Netgear range extender expands your Wi-Fi
network and provides larger coverage specifically for internet dead zones.
Let’s have a quick look on Nighthawk
Extender Setup which you can do it with ease by below mentioned methods:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS)
·
Through Web Browser
·
Via Nighthawk App
WPS
·
This is the simplest method for set up, just place the
extender close to your network router.
·
Restart both the devices one by one.
· Then push
the WPS buttons, first on Router and after a pause of 2 minutes then press WPS
button on Extender.
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Now,
try to connect through Netgear extender login page. Default
username and password can be taken from the Extender manual.
Through Web
Browser
·
Netgear Extender to be kept in the same room as the
Router, while set up.
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Wait for solid green light to appear on the extender.
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Connect your Computer or mobile to extender’s Wi-Fi
network which is NETGEAR_EXT default Wi-Fi network name. Browse
mywifiext.com.
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Choose an administrator username and password for your
extender.
·
For username you can use admin as default one and for
password it is advisable to choose different from your Wi-Fi network password.
·
Wait for the Router and Power LED lights to turn solid
green or blue.
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Now you can unplug the extender and place it to a new
location with poor Wi-Fi zone.
Nighthawk App
Netgear Nighthawk App
is very user-friendly. You can manage your connected devices, operate parental
control, monitor your internet traffic, check broadband speed and share Wi-Fi
with guests with ease.
Follow the steps
below to install your Extender via Netgear Nighthawk App:
· Make sure your Router is connected with the internet
and make a note of admin details network name (SSID) and password.
· Switch on the Extender point if the device has any.
· Download and install Netgear Nighthawk App on your
device.
· Go to Menu, select set up a new Nighthawk system.
Select Range Extender.
· While setting up make sure you have kept the Extender
in the same room as you have kept the Router. Once installation takes place you
can move it to the desired location.
· Wait till the Power LED becomes solid green or blue.
If it does not then try Power On/Off.
· Tap Next and join Nighthawk network display. Press
continue Nighthawk app aim to connect with the Extender.
· Choose default network NETGEAR_EXT on your Wi-Fi
selection display.
· Go back to app, tap Wi-Fi is connected. Here you can
tap Next till the time Nighthawk App attempts to search for local network to
extend.
· Now, you can choose your router’s Wi-Fi name (SSID)
then enter password in the respective fields and confirm the page display.
· Set up an admin login details, you can select admin as
default username and a different password rather than using your regular Wi-Fi
network password.
· Make sure Nighthawk app updates your Extender with the
latest firmware.
· Once the solid green or blue light appears on the
Power and Router LED.
· Finally, set up process is done. Now you can move the
extender to the desired location within the Wi-Fi coverage area and enjoy the
uninterrupted internet services.
Nighthawk Login plays an important role here. To access all app’s
features app login should be made in the right way. Make sure your device
either mobile or laptop should be connected with the Wi-Fi network. Correct
admin details to be punched in for should be kept safe and private for security
reasons.
This is a brief illustration about the Netgear Nighthawk Extender setup through different methods.
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