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My Netgear extender not working, what to do?

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My Netgear extender not working, what to do?

After purchasing a new router, we try to use our Netgear wireless range extender to use wifi. But, we notice that, we are no longer able to connect any device with Netgear wireless range extender. We could see the network extended by the Netgear wireless range extender but, we could not use it. It happens because of the new router. New router comes with new settings, new network name (SSID) and many other new things. But, the Netgear wireless range extender is still be using the all settings set by the old router. So, when we try to use the network extended by the Netgear wireless range extender, it does not work.

# Setting it up again using the WPS

If we have bought a new router, we have to set it up the Netgear wireless range extender once again so, it could expand the wifi signals all over our home. The easiest way to setup the Netgear wireless range extender with new router would be by using the WPS (wireless protected setup). We just have to press the WPS button on the new router and within two minutes of pressing the WPS on the router, we have to press the WPS button on the Netgear wireless range extender as well. After two minutes, the setup would be completed and Netgear wireless range extender will start working.

# By making a hardwire connection

 We could also make changes in the settings of Netgear wireless range extender as per the new router by making a hardwire connection between the Netgear wireless range extender and the router. Once, they both are connected, we just have to open a web browser on a laptop or desktop and we have to put the IP address of Netgear wireless range extender on the address bar of the browser and search it. After searching it, it will ask us for a username and password. After putting the username and password, we would be on the settings of Netgear wireless range extender. Once, we are there, we could make all the changes in the settings like the settings on the new purchased router.

# We also have the option of resetting the Netgear extender

If none of the above way discussed makes the Netgear wireless range extender to work, we could simply rest the Netgear wireless range extender to factory default. Once, we will reset the Netgear wireless range extender, it will become like a new extender. All the settings will be set to default. After that, we just have to setup the Netgear wireless range extender with new router just like we first bought it. Then, we can setup the Netgear wireless range extender according to the stings on new router.

 

 

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