Can’t you reconfigure your Netgear WiFi range extender after resetting it? Need not worry! We are here to help! In this post, you will get to know one of the best troubleshooting fixes that will help you to rectify the “can’t reconfigure Netgear extender after resetting” issue in minutes.
Fixes for the Issue
Fix 1
Have You Configured the Extender Properly?
Chances are that you have not configured your Netgear WiFi range extender in a proper manner and blaming the resetting process for the same. So, make sure that you have set up your Netgear extender properly..
Fix 2
You have Not Reset the Extender Properly
If you have not reset your Netgear WiFi range extender correctly, then also it can be one of the major issues behind the issue. So, make sure that you have initiated and completed the process.
Here is the process of resetting the Netgear extender. Make sure that you have done the process in the same way.
- First things first, you have to ensure that your extender is getting a steady power supply during the entire reset process.
- Then, all the WiFi-enabled devices must be disconnected from your extender’s WiFi.
- Once you are sure about the above-mentioned two points, locate the reset hole on your Netgear extender.
- As soon as you find it, you have to press it gently using a pin, paper clip, or any similar object.
- Hold it for some time and release it.
- Your Netgear extender will get reset.
Now, you have to access http://mywifiext on a computer or laptop just to verify whether your extender is working fine after resetting or not.
Are you sure that you have reset the extender in the exact given order as mentioned above? Yes? Fab! Then, what can be the reason behind the issue? You are also certain about the setup process that you have completed it in a successful manner, right? Maybe while executing the setup process, you have missed something. So, why don’t you have a look below in order to be sure?
Steps for Setting up Netgear Extender
- Is your Netgear extender powered on?
- Is the extender getting a continuous power supply?
Before proceeding further, make sure about the above-mentioned two points.
- Now, you have to make sure that you have connected your extender to your existing router properly via Ethernet source. You can’t connect them wirelessly. During the Netgear extender setup process, if you connect the devices wirelessly, then you will surely get WiFi signal interference.
- Then, ensure that you have used an up-to-date desktop, wireless PC, or laptop to access the new extender setup page using the mywifiext.net web address.
- Have you used an outdated web browser? Verify the same because mywifiext.net will not going to work with an outdated web browser version. Also, the web address will not work if there is more than one tab opened or pinned and browsing history is stored on the browser.
Now, the most important step! 99% of the users follow the Netgear extender setup steps as provided. That is totally wrong for your information. Yes, that is absolutely correct! The Netgear extender setup process (as provided) will only be the same if you have the same extender model as they have. So, it’s better for you to provide your extender’s model number prior to proceeding with the process.
This is one of the most important fixes to consider. After resetting, just apply this fix and you don’t need anything else apart from the backup of the extender’s settings. We hope that you have taken the backup of your extender’s setting before resetting it back to factory default values?
Important Points
Mywifiext.net web address will not work if you have:
- Entered it with typing errors
- Used it without.net extension like mywifiext
- Have used the browser’s search bar instead of the URL bar
Our article comes to an end! We don’t misguide the users! We talk to the point! No fake promises, no unnecessary or useless fixes! Start with the reasons and end with the fixes! We hope that this article hasn’t spun your head? Please share!
