Unable to find the default IP address while installing your Netgear wireless range extender? Facing difficulties while getting Netgear extender to work with your router or anything else? If the answer to all these queries is in a big yes, we have got your back.
Multiple users come across the errors during or after the Netgear WiFi extender setup. Therefore, they look for solutions to fix such errors. Sensing this need, we have come up with this tutorial to help you out.
In this post, we have mentioned three different fixes to resolve the technical issues with your Netgear WiFi extender. You can go with the one as per your liking.
Note: Whether you have done with the Netgear AC1750 setup or another model setup in your home, the below-mentioned troubleshooting tips will remain the same.
Power Cycle Your Netgear Extender
Power cycling is the basic step for solving all major or minor problems with the extender. On the off chance that your Netgear extender is not working or connecting to your router, follow these instructions:
Unplug your Netgear WiFi range extender from the power outlet.
Restart your main router and modem.
Plug your range extender back to the wall socket.
Connect it to the internet.
Make sure that the extender is plugged in a reliable wall socket and receiving proper power supply. Here, proper means the fluctuation-free and uninterrupted power. Connect to the extended network and enjoy fast internet access in every corner of your home or office.
Do you still get issues while connecting to your Netgear extender? If so, panic not.
How about we go and perform Netgear extender reset process? Here are the steps to restore the default factory settings of your wireless extender.
Reset Netgear Range Extender
Once you complete the reset process, all the customized settings done by you will be deleted. The extender will restore the default factory settings and it will work like a brand new one. So, you have to customize the settings as per your needs once again.
For Netgear WiFi extender reset, here are the instructions to follow:
Power on your Netgear range extender properly.
Find the reset hole on your extender.
Once found, press it carefully.
Now, restart your range extender and wait for some time. Change the settings of the extender through Netgear genie setup page. Just open the web-based setup page and customize the settings as per your requirement.
So you have reset the extender. The next step is to set up your Netgear wireless extender.
Reconfigure Netgear Extender
As soon as your extender is in its default settings, you can now do the fresh installation of your Netgear WiFi extender. Follow the step-by-step guide given below and perform Netgear repeater setup:
Turn on your extender by plugging it into a damage-free wall socket.
Power on your computer.
Make sure it has a fast internet connection.
Launch a web browser as per your choice.
On the very top-left side of the browser window, enter the default web address or 192.168.1.250 IP address.
Cross-check the entered address and hit Enter key.
Once you are on the Netgear genie smart setup wizard, just follow the on-screen instructions and complete the setup process.
Congrats! Your Netgear WiFi range extender has been configured. Now, you can place it anywhere to extend your wireless internet range and coverage all over the home or office. Hope this will help you in resolving the tech issues with your Netgear extender.
