If you are the owner of a Netgear wireless range extender that supports the Smart Connect feature, then you should consider reading this post. Here, we have explained everything that you should know about the Netgear Smart Connect feature and how to enable it on your WiFi device. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.
What is Netgear Smart Connect?
The Netgear Smart Connect feature helps you in balancing the 5GHz connection in two different bands. By selecting the best radio band, your Netgear wireless range extender will offer you a blazing-fast and lag-free WiFi performance.
Note: In order to make the Smart Connect feature effective, you need to make use of the same SSID (network name) and password for both the radio bands. Now, moving on, let’s get down to the guidelines on how to enable Netgear Smart on your wireless extender.
How to Enable Netgear Smart Connect on Extender?
A. Power On Your Netgear Extender
Start the process of enabling Netgear Smart Connect by plugging your wireless range extender into a wall socket. Press the Power button on your device and let the LED light become solid green.
Note 1: Make sure that your Netgear extender is receiving enough power supply from the wall socket. Otherwise, you might come across technical issues.
Note 2: If the LED on your wireless range extender does not turn green, it is recommended that you reboot your extender and enable the Smart Connect feature from scratch.
B. Connect Your WiFi Devices
Once the power LED on your Netgear wireless range extender turns green, connect it to your home router using an Ethernet cable. If you want, you can also connect your devices using a wireless source.
Note: In case you are using an Ethernet cable to create a connection between your devices, ensure that it is not worn out from anywhere.
C. Access Mywifiext.net
The next step in line is to switch on your computer and open an updated internet browser on it. In the URL bar of the internet bar, type the default web address of your extender, and press the Enter key.
Precaution: Avoid typos while entering the default web address in the URL bar of the internet browser.
Note: If you are not able to log in to your Netgear wireless range extender via routerlogin.net, it is advised that you take the help of our experts. They will surely be able to assist you.
D. Enable Netgear Smart Connect
Pressing the Enter key will take you to the Netgear extender administrative page. When prompted, fill the default username and password into their respective fields, and click Log In to proceed further.
Note: If you are not sure regarding the default login credentials of your Netgear wireless range extender, refer to the user manual for assistance.
Once the Netgear Genie smart setup wizard comes into view, go to Settings and follow the instructions mentioned below:
- Click Wireless Settings.
- The Wireless Settings page will display.
- To enable the Netgear Smart Connect feature, select ‘Yes’ radio button.
- Click Apply.
- In some time, the changes that you have made to your device will get saved.
By following these guidelines, you will surely be able to enable the Netgear Smart Connect feature on your wireless range extender with ease.
Note: If you want to enable Smart Connect on your Netgear extender using the Nighthawk app, consider creating a MyNetgear account first.
Wrap Up
This was all about how you can enable Netgear Smart Connect on your wireless range extender. If even after following the aforementioned guidelines, you are not able to enable this feature, consider getting in touch with our technical experts. They have the solution to all your Netgear-related problems!