How to Setup WiFi Range Extender Using Default IP Address?

Default IP address 192.168.1.250 is used for setting up a Netgear WiFi range extender. In order to access your Netgear extender’s login web page, you must use this IP address. This will redirect you to the Netgear Genie login web page where you can set up your WiFi range extender with great ease. To use the default IP address for Netgear Genie setup:

 

• Plug in your Netgear WiFi range extender into an electric power outlet. Ensure that it is placed near to your home WiFi router.
• Turn on your Netgear range extender.
• Now connect your Netgear extender to the router via an Ethernet cable.
• Connect your computer to the router and run any web browser on your computer
• Type 192.168.1.250 in the URL bar and hit the Enter key.
• You will land on the Netgear Genie login web page.
• Enter the Netgear extender login credentials and hit on the Log In button.
• You will land on the Netgear Genie smart setup web page.
• Now simply follow the on-screen instructions to set up your WiFi range extender.

In case, if you face any issue will accessing the Netgear extender default IP address then you can directly visit Netgear Genie to get the job done easily. Your computer and laptop must be connected to your wifi range extender to access the Netgear genie web page.

 

• Place your WiFi range extender and your Netgear range extender near to each other and connect them with each with the use of an Ethernet cable.
• Run any web browser on your computer and visit the Netgear genie setup web page.
• Enter the Netgear extender login credentials and hit on the Log In button.
• You will land on the Netgear Genie smart setup web page.
• Now simply follow the on-screen instructions to set up your WiFi range extender.

Thus, via this method, you can easily set up your Netgear WiFi range extender using the Netgear Genie.

 

In case you face any issue while accessing the Netgear Genie setup page, then follow the few troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

 

• Ensure that your Netgear WiFi range extender is properly plugged into an electric wall socket. To enhance the performance of your device, try to update its firmware version.
• Your Netgear WiFi range extender must be in the reach of your existing WiFi router. In case, you haven’t updated the latest firmware on your WiFi extender and router, then try to update it as soon as possible.
• Ensure to type the default IP address correctly into the web browser’s address bar.
• Connect to the Netgear_EXT network.
• Be certain to clear the web browser history, junk files, and the cache memory from the web browser prior to accessing the IP address.
• If still the issue persists, then try to reboot your computer, WiFi router and after a couple of minutes try to visit the web page again but from the different web browsers.

 

By applying these aforementioned tips, you can fix the login and setup issues. If you have any more suggestions or tips on how to setup Netgear WiFi range extender get in touch with us through comments.