Complete Setup Guide for Netgear EXS6190 Extender

By Glen White
Setup Guide for Netgear EXS6190 Extender

There are pretty simple and easy setup and configuration process of Netgear EXS6190 extender in home. Have a close look at some instructions to setup, login, firmware update, change WiFi passwords and some tips and solutions to fix errors relate to Netgear EXS6190.

Netgear EXS6190 Extender Setup

  • Plug the extender in to the power wall outlet.
  • Turn it on by pressing the power button.
  • Press the WPS button on the home router connected to the modem.
  • Then, press the WPS button on the extender.
  • Both the devices will connect with each other automatically.

You can also connect it to your router via Ethernet cable;

  • Connect one end of the cable to the extender port.
  • Connect other end to the router LAN port.
  • Turn the extender on by plugging it in to a power wall socket.

Now, it is the time to configure the extender via your computer or you can also do it via your phone.

EXS6190 Extender Configuration

  • To configure the extender, connect your computer to the Netgear_ext which is extender network name).
  • Go in to the web browser and enter the URL www.mywifiext.net or you can also use IP address 192.168.1.250.
  • You will reach to the login page of the extender interface and enter the username and password.
  • You will find the login credentials on the label or in the user manual of the Netgear WiFi extender.

Log In (button) to the interface, where you can setup the extender settings and networks like changing WiFi and admin password, Frequency bands and update the firmware.

Update EXS6190 Extender Firmware

Access the interface> go in to the Settings> advanced settings> click on the Firmware tab> select the Update or Install button to start the update.

Change EXS6190 Extender Password

Access the interface using 192.168.1.250> go in to the Settings> advanced settings> Wireless Network> enter new password> SAVE or APPLY the changes.

Troubleshooting Tips and Solutions

Restart Netgear EXS6190

By restarting the EXS6190, you will refresh all the settings and hardware parts easily. There are two methods to do that;

  • Find the extender power button and press it twice (first press will turn the extender off and second press will turn it on).
  • Unplug the extender from the power wall socket and plug it again to turn it on again or restart it.

Reset EXS6190 Extender

If restarting the EXS6190 not working then you can reset the extender with the help of the given instructions;

  • Find the Reset button.
  • Press and hold it about 10 seconds.
  • It will be a pinhole so use a sharp object.

Now, reset process is done and all the settings will set default, so you have to configure the extender again.

Conclusion

Here, you have learned everything about the Netgear EXS6190 extender which includes setup, login, firmware update, change WiFi password, and troubleshooting tips.