The user is facing a technical problem which relates to the Netgear AX6120 Admin tab. User have setup the extender used as a wired media bridge in home. The problem is used can’t log in to the admin interface which is mywifiext.net login. This is because the username and password don’t matching after the setup. There can be three reasons why you are facing this type of situation (EX6120 Admin Details Don’t Match after setup), after that you will get to know about how to solve it.
Reasons:
- The username and password was not changed and user is not using the default credentials.
- The computer or laptop is not connected to the extender network via LAN or wireless SSID.
- User is not using the updated web browser, antivirus and ad-blocker is turned on.
Now, have a look how to solve it by applying simple solutions and tips;
Solutions:
Below, you will learn about majorly used troubleshooting tips and solutions which you should follow to dispel mentioned issue;
Check Default Admin Credentials
In between the setup, user has an option to change the WiFi SSID username and password, but not Admin credentials. So if you are using the SSID details and don’t know the default admin ones then look at the extender label or user manual. Then try to log in to the interface GUI page.
If www.mywifiext.net is not working then you can use the IP address 192.168.1.250 to reach the login page.
If You Change and Forgot Then Reset
You have changed the Netgear extender admin credentials and forgot them, then you have to reset the device. After that, you must configure it first with default admin username and password. Then if you change the credentials, you must write it on a page or any document, so that, you can use it again. To reset;
- Find the reset pinhole button in the extender.
- Press and hold the button for 7-10 seconds by sharp object.
- After some time the device will reset and you have to reconfigure it.
Try Updated Web Browser
By following all tips given above aren’t solving EX6120 Username and Password does not match issues, then the browser is troubling it. You should use the update web browser to log into the device GUI interface. You can update by going in to the browser settings >About >UPDATE.
Then you should use MyNETGEAR panel to register your product to get the latest updates about the extender.
Disable Antivirus and Ad-Blocker
You must disable the antivirus program from the computer control panel and ad-blocker program from the browser while logging in. Also, update the extender firmware when you get in to the interface window.
The Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to solve the Netgear EX6120 Admin Details Don’t Match after setup.