So, are you in awe of fixing the Netgear N300 WiFi extender setup issue? If yes, then this post is for you. Just go through this 3-minute read and fix Netgear extender setup issues on the fly.
Fix: Netgear N300 Setup Issues
Fix 1: First things first, make sure that your Netgear extender is powered on. Think about it! If your Netgear extender isn’t powered on or isn’t getting enough power supply, then how would it let you complete the Netgear extender setup process?
So, in accordance to fix 1, provide your extender with a proper power supply and take a step forward to fix the Netgear extender setup issue.
Fix 2: If you can’t set up your Netgear extender, then you have to make sure that you have properly connected your N300 device to your existing router using a wireless or Ethernet source.
“Thank you for these two fixes. After applying them, the LEDs on my N300 extender have started blinking. What to do next”?
Well, you have to wait for the LEDs to become stable. As soon as they are, proceed by opening a laptop, desktop, or wireless computer. Once you are done, launch a web browser and enter mywifiext.net.
Now, comes the most important points:
Almost every user faces issues while accessing mywifiext.net. We are sure that you will also be one of them. Need not worry! To fix this issue, make sure that:
The software version on the WiFi-enabled device you are using to access mywifiext.net is up-to-date.
“I have updated the software on my device! What to do next?”
Can’t you access mywifiext.net?
“No!”
Ok, no problem!
Clear the browsing history.
“Already did that”!
Use only the URL bar!
“Using it already”! Apart from this, I am not committing any typing errors and my web browser version is also up-to-date”. Moreover, I am using my WiFi network and my mobile data is off and also neighboring WiFi networks are disconnected from the list. But, still, mywifiext.net is not working for me and due to this error I am unable to perform the Netgear extender setup process”.
Well, in that case, we suggest you close all the opened and pinned tabs and try using the web address from another web browser. If you are using Google Chrome, then try accessing the web address using Mozilla Firefox.
Bonus Tips
- If you are accessing mywifiext.net using an Apple device, MacBook, iPhone, or iPad, then it will surely not going to work for you. For the mentioned devices, the web address to access www mywifiext net n300 setup wizard is mywifiext.local.
- And, if you are using Windows PC or an Android device to access mywifiext.net, then ensure that you are not using the Safari browser.
“Thanks a lot! Mywifiext.net has started working for me. What to do next?”
Fab! You are almost there. Now, you can see that the new extender setup page has been displayed in front of you, right?
Now, provide the default login username and password (if not changed) of your Netgear N300 extender and click on Log In.
Note: The options can be OK and Done also. It completely depends upon the device you are using.
Finally, Netgear Genie setup wizard displays. Don’t wait! Just read what is written over there.
“There are only 4-5 steps to set up Netgear N300 extender. Wait! Let me follow them and get back to you. OMG! I don’t know who you are, but thank you! You really made the Netgear extender setup process a piece of cake for me. I was about to throw this device. Now, I am enjoying its internet range. I wish I would have read your article earlier. Now, what to do now? I mean, how can I make the most out of it? Power cycling or restart it once in a month and updating its firmware on a regular basis”?
Yes, but you can restart or power cycle it once a week or whenever needed.
Wishing you a happy experience with Netgear N300 WiFi extender!