WiFi range extenders brought in by Netgear have really set the bars high because of their amazing wireless network capabilities. Due to this very reason, people are tending toward performing Netgear extender setup by accessing the mywifiext.net login URL. The process is quite easy when the host router broadcasts the SSID. But, some people find it impossible to set up the range extender when the router’s SSID is hidden. Have you also disabled the SSID broadcast of your home router and are now unable to set up the Netgear range extender? We are here to help!
In this article, you will find complete instructions to set up a Netgear range extender with the router’s hidden SSID. Go on reading!
Basics Before Connecting Netgear Extender and Router
The setup process won’t complete until you connect to the SSID of the home router. Since your router’s SSID is disabled, you will have to enter it manually on the extender’s web-based management portal. For this, it is very important that you write down the SSID of the router. Also, note down its WiFi password. Be sure that you write the password and SSID as they are set. Characters matter when it comes to creating a WiFi connection between the range extender and router. Apart from this, you are suggested to arrange the following:
A WiFi-enabled computer or a laptop that is running on an updated OS
The default SSID and password of your Netgear range extender. It is important that your Netgear extender runs on the default factory settings.
Note down the default admin password of the extender i.e. “password”. It is also case-sensitive.
Now, move to the next section to know about the steps to set up a Netgear WiFi range extender if the router is not broadcasting the SSID.
How to Connect Netgear Extender to Hidden Router SSID?
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Plug your WiFi range extender into the room where your host router is plugged in.
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Turn on the WiFi router and then your extender.
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Toggle the extender’s Operating mode switch to the desired mode (Extender/AP).
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Now, switch on the computer and connect it to the extender’s network.
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FYI, the extender runs on the default network – Netgear_ext.
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The WiFi password is given in the extender’s manual.
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Go to mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250 on a web browser.
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A login page will appear prompting you to input the Netgear extender’s username and password.
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Enter the values and click Log In.
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You should also create a Netgear account to ensure smoother management of your Netgear devices.
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A welcome screen will show up now.
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Choose WiFi Range Extender to enter the Setup wizard.
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Your extender will now scan for the available networks.
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As your router’s SSID is hidden, it won’t show up there. Thus, scroll to the bottom of the list.
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Find the option called “Manually Input My Wireless SSID” there and click Next.
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Input the SSID and password of your router there and select Next.
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The connection will initialize.
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You will now be asked to personalize the SSID and WiFi password of your Netgear extender.
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Click Next and the setup will get completed.
You’ve successfully connected your Netgear extender to the router that is not broadcasting its SSID. Know that the mywifiext.net URL will not work for you if the chosen PC is iMac or you are using a MacBook. In that case you will have to use the mywifiext.local URL or 192.168.1.250 IP address.
The Concluding Thought
We are now about to wrap up the guide explaining the instructions to connect Netgear extender to hidden router SSID. It is expected that you’ve successfully extended the network. So, do not wait! Unlock your client devices and connect them to the WiFi network of the extender.