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Netgear AC1750 WiFi Extender Setup: How-to Guide
Have you recently bought a Netgear AC1750 WiFi range extender? We support your decision because you have made a great choice in terms of selecting an extender! Well, you must be in the hunt of methods using which you can perform Netgear AC1750 setup, right? No need to worry! This how-to guide will help you make your extender workable. Let’s get started with the Netgear extender setup process.
Netgear AC1750 Extender Setup Instructions
For making your Netgear AC1750 WiFi range extender up and running, there are two different methods which can be used by you. They are: Netgear Installation Assistant Method and WPS Method. Let's have a sight at both the methods one by one:
Set up Netgear Extender Using Manual Method
Follow the guidelines given below to set up your Netgear AC1750 extender manually:
- First and foremost, try to locate your Netgear AC1750 extender and home router in the same room and that too in the close proximity.
- Plug in the power adapter of your device to a power outlet and turn your device on.
- Now, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the AC1750 range extender and another end of the cable to your existing router or access point or gateway.
- Once done, launch an internet browser on a PC or laptop.
Note: Though you can choose any web browser, make sure it is running latest software version.
- Type www.mywifiext.net in the URL bar of your browser and hit Enter.
Note: If the OS of your device is iOS, then try to access the extender login page using mywifiext.local.
- You will now be taken to the Netgear AC1750 login web page.
- Reaching here, you will be asked to type the default user ID and passphrase of your range extender.
- Type the requested IDs and click the Log In button.
- Now, Netgear Genie Smart Setup wizard, the dashboard of your AC1750 extender will open.
- Go through the stated on-screen guidelines and set up your Netgear AC1750 WiFi range extender.
You are done! Your Netgear AC1750 wireless extender has successfully configured. Now, you can disconnect the extender and place it anywhere in your home as per your needs and requirements. Connect your client WiFi devices to the new network and enjoy continuous internet connection all over your home.
If you find Netgear_ext method a bit complex to execute for making your extender workable, then try using another method.
Set up Netgear Extender Using WPS Method
Some users find the Netgear Installation Assistant setup method quite tough. So, they usually go with the WPS method. If same is the situation with you, have a nudge on the instructions stated below to set up your Netgear AC1750 range extender using WPS Method:
- First, place your Netgear AC1750 extender in the same room as of your router.
- Next, power in your WiFi range extender and wait till you see the LED on it turns green and is stable.
- Make sure that your WiFi device is receiving proper power supply from the wall socket it is connected into.
- Now, locate and press the WPS button on your AC1750 range extender.
- Now, find the WPS button on your WiFi router and hit it.
- Congrats! Your extender has been configured.
So, this is how you can perform installation of your Netgear AC1750 WiFi range extender. After completing the configuration process, you can place your extender at your desired location. However, try to not keep the extender in a cabinet, corner, inside a box, near a window, and especially near other WiFi-enabled devices, metal objects, aluminum studs, fish tanks, electrical appliances, and reflexive surfaces.
Just in case if even after following both the methods you can’t make your Netgear extender operational and struggling hard, then you are suggested to get in touch with expert technicians for immediate help.
by aaronpaker on 2020-05-05 01:02:28