This blog will help you to understand about how to connect WiFi Extender to Netgear AC1200 router effectively. The Extender works as a way over between a WiFi router and a WiFi device which is located out of network zone. So, basically it can be done via two simple methods, one is via Ethernet and another with WiFi, details mentioned as below:
Install WiFi Extender to Netgear AC1200 router
First of all place your extender close to your WiFi network and plug it into an electrical outlet. This proximity is required while installing, after the set up you can move the extender to desired location. Wait till the Power LED turns green, if it doesn’t happen you can switch it off /on.
Connect With the WiFi Network
To amplify the network coverage, connect WiFi extender to Netgear ac1200 router. It can be done via two methods:
- Connect with WPS
- Connect with web browser setup
Now let’s discuss the processes in detail
Connect With WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
To initiate the process press the WPS button on the extender.
Wait for couple of minutes and then press the WPS on your existing network as well. You can figure out once the extender connects with the router, power LED on extender will turn green and router LED lights up.
Once the setup is done, you can plug out the extender and place it in the poor network zone area of you premises. Make sure that it should be within the home WiFi network range.
Now you can connect your device with the extender’s new WiFi network.
Connect With Web Browser Setup
- On your device (PC or laptop), try to connect your device with the extender network NETGEAR _EXT.
- Open up the web browser, enter URL http://www.mywifiext.net
- Follow the instructions to connect the extender to existing WiFi network.
- Now you can unplug the extender and move it to the dead network zone, make sure that it should be within the router network coverage.
- Plug in extender into power socket and once power LED turns green your setup is done.
Now you might have understood the installation process.
Log In to Extender After Installation
- Open a web browser on your device (PC or laptop).Enter the URL http://mywifiext.net or IP Address 192.168.1.3
- Mywifiext.net Login home page prompt you fill in the admin credentials to login.
- You can save the settings for future requirements of making alterations in the settings.
To Sum Up
Hope the description mentioned above is sufficient to understand the process to Connect WiFi extender to Netgear AC1200 router efficiently. If you need any further assistance on the same you can speak to the support team.