How to set up the Netgear N300 Extender for Home Network?
When a dead zone area comes in a house, the WiFi router stops functioning which is very annoying especially if you are doing something important using the internet. Fortunately, there is an inexpensive option that you can use to fix the problem and that is Netgear WiFi extender N300 set up at your home. Now, you might be wondering how to set up an extender for your home network. Well! The task is simple; just proceed with the step-by-step instructions below and you can easily deal with the problem.
Step by Step Guidelines For Netgear WiFi extender N300 Setup
Turn on the Extender
- Unbox the extender and place it in some convenient location. Make sure that the extender and router are in the same room.
- Now, connect the extender to a power outlet.
- The LED on the Extender must show ‘Green’ light.
- Now, you need to connect the Extender with the WiFi network on a computer
- Click on ‘Network Signal’ in the ‘System Tray’.
- From the list, choose the WiFi to which you would like to connect.
- Once you are done, open any preferred web browser on your computer and visit the Netgear Extender Login page.
- If you are using it for the first time, you need to provide the required details and create an account.
- Choose the WIFi network to which you would like to connect and then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Now, it will ask you to enter the password for the home WiFi network.
- Enter the details and hit the ‘Next’ button.
- Now, create a ‘Network Name’ and password for the Wireless Range Extender.
- Wait for a while and let the setup process get completed.
After this, you can connect the wired or wireless devices to the extender network you have created. So, this is how you can easily install the extender without any technical trouble.
Place the Extender For Optimal Performance
Unplug the extender and find the most convenient location to place it at your home so you can make the most of it. The extender must be placed somewhere in a good wireless range and provides good internet connectivity in the different corners of your home. Here are some points that you should consider to place your extender:
- Place the extender somewhere between the dead zone area and the WiFi router.
- Make sure that you keep the extender away from the metal object, walls, windows, electronic items, baby monitors, microwave, etc.
- Check router LED light status and see if the extender is receiving good signals from the router or not.
- Access the Internet Connection.
- Access the extender setup page, if you are able to open the page then it means your problem is resolved.
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