The mesh setup was easy for you, but the extender can connect with the mesh router, not the network. At first, you have to check all adjusted settings of the mesh. Then, you can connect the Netgear extender AC1200 to MR60 mesh with the help of mywifiext.net login interface.
Check MR60 Configuration
You can check out all setting adjustments of the Netgear MR60 mesh through the computer;
- You need to connect the computer or laptop via LAN cable or SSID credentials.
- After that, go in to the updated web browser and search the URL routerlogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1.
- You will get to the Nighthawk mesh login page, here just enter the admin username and password.
- By pressing Enter button you will get to the interface page, where you can check all adjusted settings easily.
You can also check the settings from the Nighthawk app;
- You must connect to the internet first to download the Nighthawk app in your phone.
- To access the app you should type in the username and password (admin).
- By taping on the Login button, you will get in to the app dashboard.
- Here, you can check settings again like change WiFi password or frequency channels.
After that, you should connect the extender to the power and start to link it to the home mesh network physically.
Connect AC1200 Extender
You can use the Ethernet cable or the WPS button on the extender. It can happen that the Mesh router LAN port is not free, so connect the devices using WPS.
- Power up the device and press the WPS button on the extender.
- You have to press the mesh Sync button within two minutes.
- After some time, you will able to connect AC1200 to MR60 mesh.
But the setup isn’t complete yet, you have to configure it.Just have a close look to configure the extender from the computer or laptop.
Configure Netgear Extender
- You need to connect the computer or laptop via LAN cable or SSID credentials.
- After that, go in to the updated web browser and search the URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250.
- You will get to the AC1200 extender login page, here just enter the default admin username and password.
- The username and password are given on the label of the extender or in the user manual.
- By pressing Enter button you will get to the interface page, where you can check all adjusted settings easily.
The devices has been setup, now, you should know how to change the network SSID name and password.
Change WiFi Network SSID
- Go in to the interface and access it using admin credentials.
- Open the Advanced tab and select the Wireless Network option.
- Here, you have to just add new SSID name and password.
- Now, apply all changes by clicking on the SAVE button.
Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to connect AC1200 to MR60 mesh with the help of simple instructions.