Netgear extenders are easily installed in your house. Here in this blog post, you will get learn about how to setup and configure the Netgear EX2800 WiFi range extender and some troubleshooting tips.
Netgear EX2800 Extender Setup
You can connect the extender with the home router with the help of two different methods which are via WPS button or Ethernet cable;
WPS Button
- Plug in the extender to the wall socket and turn on the extender.
- Turn on your home router and press WPS button on it.
- Now, press the WPS button on the WiFi extender.
- After some minutes, devices will connect with each other automatically.
Ethernet Cable
- Place the extender near to the router device.
- Connect the extender port to the router LAN port via Ethernet cable.
- Now, simply turn on the extender and router and start configuring.
Netgear EX2800 Interface Login
There are two methods to configure the Netgear EX2800 extender; via Nighthawk app or via www.mywifiext.net, all information is given below;
If You Want to Setup via Nighthawk App;
You have to download Nighthawk app in your phone. Use App store for iPhones and use Play Store for Smartphones.
- Open the app and log in to the Netgear account using Email ID and password.
- You will access the app and here you have to scan and select the WiFi extender.
If you don’t have any account then you can Sign Up using Email ID, name and creating password.
- Then, you can Login and configure its settings.
If You Want to Setup via Mywifiext.net or Mywifiext.local;
Connect your computer/laptop to the router SSID network via LAN cable. Open or launch the web browser.
- Type in URL mywifiext.net or IP 192.168.1.250 in address bar.
- To search press the Enter button and you will get to the login interface page.
- Here, you must enter the username and password given on the label or user manual.
- Log in to the interface and here, you can easily configure the Nighthawk extender.
Now, you should also learn how update and change WiFi password from the Web interface in your computer.
Update and Change Password
Update Firmware
- Access the interface first> go in to the Settings> Administration> Firmware tab.
- You have to download the new firmware version file from the Netgear support.
- Download the file and paste it in to the Firmware tab of interface and click on Install button.
Change Password
Access the interface> select the Settings> go to Wireless Network option> enter the new password> click on SAVE button.
You can also face technical issues like Netgear EX2800 WiFi range extender not working, so in this situation you should apply these below given solutions.
Solutions: EX2800 Extender Not Working
- Ensure that you have connected the device to your home ISP network via modem or router or mesh system.
- Restart the Netgear device: you can do by pressing the power button twice.
- Reset the Netgear extender: Just press and hold the Reset button for 10-15 seconds> the reset process will start.
The End Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup the Netgear EX2800 WiFi range extender and how to configure it.