Are you looking for a WiFi device to provide you uninterrupted internet access throughout your home? If yes, then do Netgear AC1200 setup using the manual instructions provided in this post. Read Netgear AC1200 Extender Complete guide.
Netgear AC1200 Setup: Manual Instructions
Unbox Your Netgear AC1200 Extender
First of all, unbox your Netgear AC1200 extender. Make sure to unbox the extender very carefully. The device is very delicate. Do not harm it in excitement.
Netgear Extender’s Placement
After Unboxing your Netgear WiFi range extender, choose a perfect location for the device. Make sure you choose a center location in your home near to your router. Apart from this, the location of the extender must be open and airy, not congested.
Connect with Router
To complete the Netgear AC1200 setup process with ease, connect it to your existing router using an Ethernet source.
If you want to use your Netgear extender and router using an Ethernet source, make sure to connect them firmly using a good and non-damaged Ethernet cable.
And, if you are about to connect your router and the Netgear extender and router wirelessly, ensure to get connected to correct network.
Turn on a Computer
Another step to perform Netgear AC1200 setup using the manual instructions is to turn on a computer. Make sure that the computer you are using is up-to-date by the latest software version. If you have a laptop, you can use that as well, but not outdated, got it?
Open a Web Browser
Once you are done with all the aforementioned step, another thing that you have to do is to open a web browser of your choice and enter www.mywifiext.net very carefully in the URL bar to access the www.mywifiext.net login page.
Do not enter www.mywifiext.net web address in the search bar as it will take you to some other (fraudant) web page. And, what’s more important? Copy www.mywifiext.net and paste in the URL bar. It will prevent you from typos.
On the off chance if you get www.mywifiext.net not working issue, then stop using private window (if using), clear browsing history, and update the web browser. Yes, an outdated web browser also causes www.mywifiext.net not working issue.
Perform Netgear Extender Login
To access the Netgear Genie setup wizard, you need to perform extender login. So, after entering www.mywifiext.net in the URL bar and hitting the Enter, you will be taken to Netgear extender login page. Over here, you have to enter the default username and password of your Netgear WiFi range extender into the required fields. Once done, click Log In. Please enter the Netgear extender login details very carefully. Without them, you will not be able to complete Netgear AC1200 setup process.
Note: See the Netgear extender manual to get Netgear extender’s default username and password.
You are all done!
As soon as the Netgear Genie setup wizard displays, follow the on-screen instructions and complete the AC1200 setup process with ease.
So, the post hasn’t ended yet and the Netgear AC1200 setup process is completed already.
Netgear AC1200 Setup Issues
If you are getting Netgear AC1200 setup issue, then here are some troubleshooting tips that you have to apply.
- Plug in your Netgear AC1200 extender properly to a damaged-free wall outlet.
- Make a stable and secure connection between the devices.
- Get access to the correct network. Do not use public WiFi or mobile hotspot to perform Netgear AC1200 setup process.
- Contact your ISP. The reason is, slow internet connection also causes Netgear AC1200 setup issues.
Still unable to perform Netgear AC1200 setup? No worries! Just restart your Netgear WiFi range extender once. Read more- How to Fix Mywifiext.net Keeps Disconnecting Issue?
Restart Netgear Extender
Given below are the instructions that you need to follow to restart your Netgear AC1200 WiFi range extender.
- First of all, disconnect your Netgear extender and router.
- After a few minutes, unplug your Netgear WiFi extender.
- Wait for some time.
- Thereafter, plug in your Netgear WiFi extender back.
- Reconnect the extender and router.
Try to perform the Netgear extender setup process again using the manual instructions highlighted above.
Oh snap! Still unable to perform Netgear AC1200 setup? Don’t sweat over it! In this post, we have also provided the easiest method to configure the extender and that is using the WPS method. So, if the manual method is giving you issues, then complete the configuration process of your Netgear WiFi extender using the WPS instructions highlighted below.
Netgear AC1200 Setup: WPS Instructions
- Power on your Netgear extender.
- Locate the WPS button on the Netgear AC1200 and press it.
- After a couple of seconds, press the WPS button on your host router.
And, that’s it! The Netgear AC1200 setup process is completed successfully using the WPS instructions.
And, with the last Netgear AC1200 setup instructions, our post has finally met its end. We hope that you found this post helpful? We would be glad to hear from you.
