Tried connecting your iPhone to the Netgear extender network but stopped because of the “WiFi extender weak security” error message? Well, that happens with thousands of Netgear extender users these days. The main reason behind this is the selection of an older security protocol. To fix weak security on WiFi extender, one must change this security protocol to latest available standard.
How to Change Netgear Extender Security Protocol?
This blog will not only discuss how to do that but will also make you familiar with several other tips that can help you improve the Netgear extender network security. This will need you to access the mywifiext.net URL. So, be ready with a computer or a laptop. Here’s what you should do to change the extender’s security level.
- Connect your PC to the Netgear extender using a LAN cable.
- Once done, load a web browser and access Netgear extender login page.
- For this, go to mywifiext.net.
- When prompted to log in, you should enter the password that you specified while installing the
- Netgear WiFi range extender.
- The username will be admin.
- When you get logged in to your extender, select Settings > Wireless Settings.
- This will open the Wireless Settings page.
- From here, you can view the security protocol under the Security Type option.
- Click the drop-down menu and change the security standard to the latest one.
- Save the changes.
In this manner, you can fix weak security on WiFi extender. Just in case you are changing the security protocol via Mac, use the mywifiext.local address to access the extender’s login page. Now, let’s have a look at some other tips that can be adopted to improve the security of your home network.
You should change the WiFi password of your Netgear extender (both bands) once in three months. This will help you a lot to improve the security. The WiFi password can be changed via the Wireless Settings page using the steps given above.
Tips to Improve WiFi Extender Weak Security
1. Update the Extender’s Firmware
Each firmware update arrives with latest security features along with those which improve the extender’s performance. It means whenever you update the extender’s firmware, its security gets improved. Therefore, it is suggested to update the extender’s firmware to the latest version. It can be done by accessing the 192.168.1.250 IP address. Just make sure that the firmware file you are uploading on the extender’s portal matches the model number of your product.
2. Change the Admin Password
Setting up a new admin password for the Netgear extender is another method that you can opt to fix weak security on WiFi extender. For your information, the admin password is the password that you use to access the dashboard of your Netgear range extender. If it runs on the default value i.e. “password”, there are high chances that unauthorized users will gain access to your extender’s settings. So, you must change it by accessing the Netgear WiFi extender setup wizard. The following path must be followed:
Administration > Change Password > Enter Old Password > Enter New Password > Re-enter New Password > Apply/Save
This is how you can take a few steps to improve the security of your WiFi extender. On the off-chance, your WiFi extender’s network password gets cracked by multiple unauthorized users, we suggest you perform its factory default reset and set it up once again.
To Sum Up
That’s all about how to fix weak security on WiFi extender. We hope that after following the tips given above, you will be able to resolve the problem and connect your devices to the Netgear extender network effortlessly.