Any range extender has a WPS or Sync button to connect the extender to the router or modem. But you can also connect the device with the LAN or Ethernet cable. Here, you will learn to connect the Netgear EX6110 without WPS button.
Connect EX6110 without WPS
EX6110 has an Ethernet port, which you can use to connect computer as well as router with the LAN cable. You have to plug the device in to the electric wall socket and connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet port. Other end will goes in to the router LAN port. Now, you have to power on both the devices.
How WPS Method Connects Devices?
WPS button is given on the extender side panel which help user to connect it wirelessly. You just have to press the extender WPS button as well as router WPS button. Then, automatically both of them connect and you can configure the settings.
How to Configure EX6110 Extender?
There are two ways to configure or adjust the settings of the Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX6110. one is most used via your computer and other one is via phone.
Via Computer
There are few steps to configure the extender with the help of computer or laptop web browser, just have a look;
- You have to connect your internet device like computer or laptop to the extender network.
- You can do this with the help of Ethernet cable to via SSID credentials (username and password).
- Then, you have to open the web browser in computer and enter URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250.
- You will get to the login page of the interface window, where you have to enter the admin username and password.
- If you are setting up the extender first time then, you can use the default admin credentials given on the label or user manual.
Just enter and log in to the interface window, where you can change settings like frequency channels, change WiFi password, and admin password.
Via Mobile Phone
You have to download the Nighthawk app to manage the Extender settings; you just have to follow below written steps;
- Connect the phone to the extender network (Netgear_EXT).
- Then go in to the Play Store or App store to download the app.
- Search the app name (Nighthawk app) and tap on the Install or Get button.
- Now, you have to open the app and access it through the username and password.
- You will find the default admin credentials given on the label or user manual.
- Enter the credentials, and get in to the dashboard, where you can easily setup the settings of the extender.
How to Update EX6110 Extender?
There are two ways to update the WiFi range extender EX6110; one is through phone and other is through computer.
Computer:
Access the mywifiext.net login interface in web browser using the credentials. Then, go in to the Advanced Settings and choose the Firmware tab where you have to paste latest version file in and Install it. You can download the firmware file from the Netgear support website.
Phone:
Access the Nighthawk app using the credentials. Go into the Setting, and then select Administration settings. In this tab, you have to choose the Firmware option. Just scroll down and toggle the Firmware auto-update button. Whenever, a new update comes, your phone will notify you and then you can update the device.
Now, have a look at couple of tips and solutions to fix the problems like extender not working or mywifiext not working.
Some Tips for Issues
In this section, you will get to find all major tips and solutions used to dispel most of the technical issues.
Reboot WiFi Extender
To reboot the device, you just have to cut off the power of the Netgear WiFi range ExtenderEX6110. There are two ways;
- Plug out the adapter and plug it again in to the power outlet.
- Press the power button for two times which restart the device.
Reset WiFi Extender
The end solution for any issue is resetting the device. Just follow some steps;
- Press and hold the reset button (given on the back of the device).
- You have to hold it for 7-10 seconds.
- Then after some time, resetting will be completed.
- After that, you must reconfigure the settings of the devices.
The Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to connect the Netgear EX6110 without WPS button.