Netgear extenders are very popular to boost the coverage of your existing device. People often use extenders to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zone issues from their existing network setup. Adding Netgear extender is not a formidable process if you know how to proceed with the configuration. People who are aware of the setup process can easily add the device into the network. If you are new to networking and don’t know how to add the extender with your router device then this guide is specifically for you. Further in this article you will find the step by step information on the Netgear extended setup. 

Place The Netgear Extender 

Placing the extender device is the first and foremost step of the setup process. Before placing the device you have to carefully check that the extender box has everything or not. The components you will find in the extender box include an extended device along with a quick installation guide and power adapter. In some of the extender boxes you will find ethernet cable too. Now let’s begin with the placement. To keep in the device you have to look for a location closer to your router device. This placement is temporary for the configuration only full stop you can place the device to the other location again to enhance your network performance. 

Power Up The Device 

The second step involves switching on your Netgear extender. Powering the Netgear extender requires a power outlet along with the power adapter you got with the extender. Connect the power adaptor pin into the extenders Powerport. When the extender is connected, insert the adapter into the power outlet. Turn on the power and weight for the LED light to turn solid green.

Configure Extender Using Browser 

You can easily set up the device using the browser. You just need a client device like computer or laptop to launch the browser and access the login interface. Steps you have to follow our specified here: 

• Connect your computer with Netgear extender network 
• Launch browser and access the Netgear extender setup page.
• Use default details to access the portal.
• Change the password of the admin account. 
• Then choose a network from the available network list. 
• Input the WiFi password to connect your extender to the network.
• Now create a new SSID for the extenders network. 
• Secure your extenders network without a password having a unique combination. 
• Go through the changes and submit them by clicking on the submit button.

Final Placement And Testing 

After setting up the device you have to relocate it to a better location so it can cover the area where you were facing trouble in the network signal. After relocating the device, run a test using a client device like mobile or laptop. This test is required to check the Internet speed and signals. 

Conclusion 

Netgear extender set up process is a hassle free task to perform for those who are aware of it. While performing the setup using the browser it offers several customization to the network. Yet if you can counter any problem then you can connect our technical team for support. An expert inside matters a lot when you get stuck while configuring the device. So what are you waiting for? Call now!