Netgear is known to offer an astonishing product line. Especially when it comes to WiFi range extenders launched by Netgear, you can call them nothing but a boon to the networking world. Since the networking world is all about the internet, every resident of this world looks for a reliable network connection. Some honest individuals tend to install Netgear extender through mywifiext like us, whereas others look for free WiFi and hence are known as freeloaders.
These freeloaders connect to the extender’s network without getting noticed and gulp a heavy bandwidth. To prevent this from happening, the user is suggested to change the Netgear extender password every 3-4 months. We are assuming that like other users, you changed the extender’s password at the time of the installation process and are now looking for a guide to change it again. But, you can always use the information given in this post if you are changing the extender’s password for the first time. Stick to reading.
Before Changing the Netgear Extender Password
Arranging the prerequisites is necessary to achieve success with the process of assigning a new admin password to the Netgear wireless range extender. You are suggested to refer to the points given below to know what should be arranged from your end to change the Netgear extender login password:
- A computer flaunting an updated version of OS. You can also use a laptop.
- An active internet connection.
- Two Ethernet cables.
- SSID and network security key of the range extender (if you are planning to connect computer and extender wirelessly)
Once you are done arranging the above-mentioned prerequisites, you can take the help of the steps mentioned in the next section to change your WiFi range extender’s admin password.
How to Change Netgear Extender Login Password?
- Ensure that the cable connection between your extender and the main router is proper.
- If you have connected your devices wirelessly, cable them first.
- Now, switch on your computer or laptop; whichever device you own.
- The next step is to connect it to the range extender.
- Either use the Ethernet cable to connect your devices or use the SSID and network key.
- Once you are done connecting the computer to the range extender, load Google Chrome.
- You can also use Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
- Go to the address bar now and type mywifiext.net.
- Use mywifiext.local if you are using a Mac device.
- You will come across the administration page of the Netgear range extender.
- Input the valid login credentials and click Log In.
Note: If you’re changing the extender’s admin password for the first time, consider using the default password i.e. admin to log in to the extender. Also, know that the password is case-sensitive. So, enter it very carefully.
- The next screen welcoming you will be the Netgear Genie Setup wizard.
- Now, locate Administration and find the Password option.
- Enter the old password of the extender into the given field.
- Once done, input the password value that you want your range extender to use from now onwards.
- Re-enter the password in the required field for confirmation.
- Lastly, save the changes.
In this manner, you will be successful in changing the Netgear extender password. Just in case the mywifiext.net or mywifiext.local address fails to load the login page for you, try using the 192.168.1.250 IP address.
Tips for Strong Netgear Extender Login Password
The password of your extender can be changed with the help of the instructions provided in the above section. But, we want you to create a strong one and with that said, we’ve mentioned a few tips that will help you secure the network settings of the extender.
- Always make sure that you’re creating a password that has alphanumeric characters. You can also opt to vary the case of characters. It will make the password strong.
- Your Netgear extender login password must not be as same as the admin password of other accounts especially those that belong to your social media profile.
- Do not use memorable keyboard paths (qwerty, asdfg, !@#$%,) or your personal details while setting up the login password.
Conclusion
Assigning a new password to Netgear extender is like shielding it from security threats. We hope that after following the steps given in this post, you will be able to change the extender password. To improve further security, consider changing the network key (WiFi password) too.