“Whenever I get stuck with an issue related to Netgear extender, the most common solution I receive is to power cycle the device. Well, is there a need to power cycle Netgear extender every day for letting the extender work smoothly?”
The query is asked by one of our customers!
If you have the same thought in mind and looking to get an answer to the question, then check the suggestions from our technical experts below.
Why Does Your Netgear Extender Need to be Rebooted?
The Internet is slow! Intermittent WiFi Connectivity! Extender Not Working Even After Completing Netgear Extender Setup! And then some!
These are some most common reasons that demand you to power cycle or reboot your extender. Well, you might be thinking that how a simple reboot can solve all these problems.
Sometimes, as in most WiFi-enabled electronic devices, a bug can cause over time. This can happen due to overheating, IP address conflict, or making use of the device in a non-stop manner. The problem can easily be fixed whenever you give the device a new start.
Sure, power cycling a Netgear extender can’t fix system or programming related issues, but it is best to solve small connectivity issues.
How to Power Cycle Netgear Extender?
Moving on, if you want to know how to power cycle Netgear extender, then it is not rocket science. It just means you need to disconnect your extender from its power source and then plug it back in. Sounds easy?
Well, not-so-tech-savvy people can check the detailed instructions outlined below:
Step 1: Disconnect your extender from the home network.
Step 2: Turn off the device.
Step 3: Unplug it from its power socket.
Step 4: Let it rest for a few seconds.
Step 5: Plugin the device back to the power outlet.
Step 6: Turn on the power.
Step 7: Let the power LED on your extender turn green.
Step 8: Connect it to your router.
Step 9: Perform extender login by accessing mywifiext.
Step 10: Start using the internet the way you want.
So, the next time you face internet connectivity issues on your Netgear extender, try rebooting it using the steps listed above to get them fixed.
Do You Need to Power Cycle Netgear Extender Every Day?
Well, the answer is no! You can power cycle Netgear extender in certain cases. Find the problems listed below that might get fixed after rebooting your extender.
- You are not able to access the internet on a particular networking device.
- You are not able to finish the installation of your Netgear extender.
- You are done with the Netgear extender setup via mywifiext.net, but still can’t access the internet.
- Your Netgear extender is showing amber or red light instead of green.
We hope that you got the answer to your question and will power cycle Netgear extender only when needed. Just in case even after rebooting the device, you can’t get rid of the aforementioned issues, feel free to get in touch with our expert technicians for immediate help.
Bonus!
Sometimes, along with your Netgear extender, your home WiFi router, modem, and computer also need a break. So, reboot all these devices whenever needed.
Though the process to power cycle all the WiFi devices is the same, however you need to follow the steps in a particular flow.