How to Setup Netgear Nighthawk X6S Extender?

By Glen White
Setup Netgear Nighthawk X6S Extender

Netgear Nighthawk X6S range extender runs on AC3000 WiFi speed. It is not connected to the power outlet directly, you have to insert its power adapter to the outlet. You can connect it to the router with the help of WPS or Ethernet cable. Have a look at some instructions to complete the Netgear Nighthawk X6S extender setup;

Nighthawk X6S extender setup

You have to connect the extender with the home router via WPS button;

  • Apply power to the extender and then press the WPS button on it.
  • After that press the WPS button on the router to connect both devices.

If your router don’t have WPS button then you can use the Ethernet cable;

  • Connect the one end of the cable to the router LAN port.
  • Connect the other end of cable to the extender to the WAN port.

After the connection, you have to configure the extender which you can do with the help of the Netgear installation Assistant.

Configuration

To configure the extender, you have to connect your computer or laptop to the WiFi network, and follow simple steps below;

  • Open the web browser and enter the URL www.mywifiext.net (windows) or mywifiext.local (MacOS).
  • Search it by pressing the Enter button and you will reach to the Netgear installation Assistant.

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  • Here, you have to follow all the on-screen instructions and finish the Nighthawk X6S extender.

Now, have a look at some instructions to update the extender firmware from the web GUI interface.

Update Firmware

You can check and update your firmware version of the extender in the interface as well, just access the GUI window first and follow step;

  • Log in to the interface> click on the Menu icon.
  • Find and select the Firmware Update option.
  • Here select the Check Online button and you can download the latest version.

Change Name and Password

To change the extender WiFi name and key password, you must access the interface window.

  • In the interface, click on the Menu icon and select the Settings.
  • Find the Wireless option and here, you can enter the SSID name and also password in recommended fields.
  • To apply changes, click on the SAVE button.

Have a look at some of the troubleshooting tips and solutions that can dispel any issue related to the Nighthawk X6S extender.

Tips and Solutions

There are two solid and effective solutions that are restarting the extender and resetting the device.

Restart X6S Extender

There are two methods to reboot the extender which are;

  • Access the interface> go to the Menu> Settings> Other> Click on the Restart button.
  • Plug out the power adapter from the wall socket and plug it in again to reboot it.

Reset X6S Extender

You will see the RESET button on the extender at the side of the ports, it is a pinhole button. Have a look how to reset the extender;

  • Find the Reset button, press it for 10 seconds.
  • You have to use a sharp object like pin or pen to press the button.
  • After the process, you have to access the interface and re-configure the settings via 192.168.1.250.

The End Lines

Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup and configure the Netgear Nighthawk X6S extender in your home.