Viasat internet services are known throughout the continent for providing reliable internet services in the rural and urban areas. Due to this, a lot of people prefer installing WiFi routers from Viasat. But, in larger homes a router is not sufficient. A person has to install a WiFi extender if he wants to access internet at longer distances that means in the farthest rooms of the house. This blog will shed light on the instructions to connect a WiFi extender with Viasat internet router. Thus, if you are looking for them, we’ve got you covered. For easy understanding, we have used a Netgear range extender. Shall we start now?
How to Connect Netgear Extender with Viasat Internet?
Before you start, be certain that you have installed the Viasat router properly. We also advise you to note down the SSID and the WiFi password of the router. Apart from this, ensure that you have performed a Netgear extender reset. This is important because you cannot install a WiFi range extender that is already running on customized settings. Now, walk through the below given steps to connect your Netgear WiFi extender with Viasat internet router:
1. Place Your Extender and Router Closer
You will only be able to create a link between the extender and router if both devices are placed at a proper distance. Thus, bring your Netgear extender in the room where you have placed your Viasat router. You can now plug in both devices to the nearest sockets and power up them one by one. You should switch on the router first and then the extender. When the lights on both devices are stable, you can move to the next step.
2. Go to Mywifiext.net
Switch on your computer now and connect it to the Netgear extender default network. So, open the WiFi list of your Netgear extender and look for the network named Netgear_ext. If you want to know about the default WiFi password of your Netgear extender, check the label at its bottom. You can also see the WiFi password value in the user manual. Once your computer connects to the extender, you have to go to the Netgear extender login page via mywifiext.net.
3. Log in to Your Extender
On the login page of your Netgear extender, type admin into the Username field and password into the Password field. Both details are case-sensitive. Therefore, be very careful while typing them. Click Log In after entering the details. You will be taken to the New Extender Setup page. This is to inform you that you will see the Terms and Conditions page before the login page in some range extenders. Accept them to proceed further. After the New Extender Setup page, you will be prompted to choose the mode in which you want to run the extender.
4. Input the Viasat Router’s WiFi Password
Choose the Extender mode on the next window and you will get redirected to a window where scanned networks will show up. Look for the network that belongs to Viasat router. Select it and enter the WiFi password that you noted before starting the connection process. Make sure that you enter the correct password. Click Connect. The Netgear extender will get connected to the Viasat router.
This is how you can connect Netgear extender to a Viasat internet router for long-distance work. Know that you have to use mywifiext.local instead of mywifiext.net in case you are connecting your devices through Mac. Now, you have to stay on the Netgear extender dashboard and customize a few settings that include admin password and the WiFi password.
5. Give a New Admin Password to Extender
The window will automatically shift to the Password Creation page after connecting the router and extender. You are now supposed to create a strong admin password for your Netgear extender. Along with that, you need to answer two security questions. They will help you recover the password when you forget it.
6. Change SSIDs and WiFi Passwords
The next task is to change the default SSIDs and WiFi passwords of the range extender. Therefore, go to the Network Settings page and customize the SSID and WiFi password for the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. Your PC will get disconnected from the extender’s network. Thus, reconnect to the newly created network.
The Conclusion
This was all about how to connect WiFi extender to Viasat Internet for long distance work. It is anticipated that you will be able to complete the process easily. Know that you have to relocate the extender in order to prepare it to work for larger distances. There are a few things that you must remember while relocating the extender. First, it should be away from the devices emitting electromagnetic radiations and objects containing a large amount of water. Secondly, you must keep it in the range of the Viasat router. Lastly, you can enjoy accessing the internet on your devices.