Are
you facing a hard time with your wireless connection? If so, then this post is
for you. Even after Netgear WiFi range
extender setup, you may face issues like slow wireless or connection
problems owing to WiFi congestion. Fortunately, the issue is not hard to fix.
Some simple steps and you are done.
1.
Check the network name or SSID
SSID
is known as the technological name of a WiFi network. When you try to access mywifiext web address, a wide array of
networks having different SSID will be available on the screen. In case you
don’t know the SSID of your network, check your modem. You can find the network
name at the back or bottom side and connect your WiFi range extender to that
name.
The
wireless signal strength depends on the location of your router inside the
home. If it is placed in an open area, you will get the proper signal strength.
In contrast, placing the router in a congested area will make the signal
strength poor. It is worth notable that your modem includes 2.4GHz and 5GHz
frequencies. Select the less congested channel to get the proper coverage.
If
you wish to change the SSID or name of your wireless network after Netgear WiFi range extender setup, you
can do so by navigating to the web user interface of your router or checking
the manual of your Netgear device given together with the box.
2.
Low signal strength and high interface
In
case the signal strength is poor or improper, you will not be able to complete the
process of new extender setup. You
must put your extender, router and modem away from ovens, baby monitors,
cordless phones, concrete walls, mirrors, glasses, refrigerators and related
devices which produce the electromagnetic interferences affecting the signal
strength. Doing so will surely help you get rid of slow wireless connection
issues.
3.
Check the location of your modem
It
is very important for you to understand that neither extender nor modem should
be placed near electronic gadgets because these devices generate the
electromagnetic fields. Plus, the heat produced by electronic devices may not
only affect the signal strength but also damage your Netgear device. Placing
the device wrongly can even result in connection issues when you are accessing Netgear
genie smart setup wizard for your extender. That’s why keep your modem
at a certain distance from such devices.
4.
Reset the router
Another
solution to get rid of wireless connection issues with Netgear WiFi range
extender is resetting the router. After resetting, your router will be in its
default factory settings. All the setting changes done by you will be removed.
You can reset the router via its web user interface. Open a web browser and
enter 192.168.1.250 in the address field. Doing so will open the
default web interface of your router. Directly hit on reset option. Once done,
you have to change the settings as per your choice again if you want.
5.
Check peer-to-peer sharing
Any
downloading and uploading of files through the peer-to-peer software may affect
the wireless connection with Netgear extender. In case you come across the
issues while downloading the files, close the program you are using and try
again. It is also recommended you to do not download the files from internet in
bulk or from unknown sources.
6.
Reset the Netgear WiFi Range Extender
If
you still experience the problems while accessing any website, reset your
Netgear WiFi range extender to default factory settings. It can also be said as
mywifiext.net troubleshooting step because
it is very helpful if you are not able to access mywifiext – the default web
user interface of Netgear extender. To do so, turn off the extender and turn it
on after some time. Then press the reset button once.
So
our list of useful tricks to fix wireless connection issues with Netgear
wireless range extender ends here. If the issue continues to frustrate you, get
in touch with our technical team at our toll-free number 1-888-927-4505 and remove the problem without any hassle.
