Are you thinking of doing the Netgear range extender setup in your home or office? Looking for the steps to set up Netgear range extender? Well, if yes then you are at the right place! Here, in this article, you will get to know the step-by-step guidelines for Netgear range extender setup with Netgear installation assistant.

Netgear is one of the ultimate networking brands offering various different services. After Netgear range extender setup, you can expand the WiFi network coverage of the existing device all around the home or office. Although, it is very easy to perform a Netgear range extender setup. 

Instructions for Range Extender Setup with Netgear Installation Assistant

Look at the below instructions for the range extender setup by using the Netgear installation assistant. You need to follow all the instructions properly:

Step 1: Firstly, you need to place your Netgear range extender nearer to the electrical outlet.

Step 2: After that, turn on the extender device from the power socket and wait for some time until the LED power light turns to lit green.

Step 3: Thereafter, connect your device to the extender by using the Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. In case, you are using the cable then connect it with your device by using the Ethernet port of the range extender and computer.

Step 4: For establishing the WiFi connection then open the connection manager and locate the connection known as NETGEAR_EXT.

Step 5: Launch the web browser from your computer. After that, enter the IP address in the search field and the Netgear range extender setup webpage will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Next, tap on the New Extender Setup button and then enter the details in the appropriate fields. Click on the Next button.

Step 7: Verify the Access Point/ Extender switch to set up the extender. Click on the next button to proceed further.

Step 8: Select the wireless network name and tap on the Next button to go ahead. Here, is an option to change the WiFi bands. If you do not want to change the WiFi bands then you can clear both of the WiFi bands. It helps in connecting the extender to the router device.

Step 9: Once you select the WiFi network, the system will ask you to enter the security passcode. Enter the password for the WiFi network and click on the Next button.

Step 10: Set both the SSID and password of your Netgear extender. Tap to the next button.

Step 11: Now, you are allowed to connect the WiFi-enabled devices to the new extender by using the SSID and password that you had created.

Step 12: When your device is connected to the new extender then go to the next page. You will also get a message that confirms that your device is connected successfully.

Step 13: Tap on the Next button to see the registration page. You need to complete all the required fields. After this, you can complete the setup of the Netgear range extender.

Step 14: In case, you do not want to do the registration then you can skip the step for that particular time.

Step 15: At last, you need to ensure that your extender device is placed halfway between the router and other devices. It also ensures that the Netgear installation assistant has been completed successfully.

With these steps, you can easily configure and complete the Range Extender Setup with Netgear Installation Assistant without any difficulty. If you are unable to set up the extender and find difficulty then try to reset the Netgear router and follow all the steps again.