Setting up a Netgear range extender is one of the best decisions one can make to put an end to internet dead zones in the house. After the installation process, the user only needs to join his WiFi devices to the Netgear_EXT network in order to mark a presence in the digital world. But, things can be opposite when the Netgear extender is not showing up on WiFi list. A lot is missed in this case.
On the off-chance, your Netgear extender is also not appearing on the network list, we can help you out with the help of this blog. Keep reading to troubleshoot the problem.
Why is Netgear Extender Not Showing Up on WiFi List?
The major reason a WiFi extender refuses appearing on a network list is that it is not allowed to do that. Perhaps, you disabled the SSID broadcast mistakenly during the setup process. Thus, mend this mistake by logging in to your range extender and enabling the SSID broadcast. Some simple steps to make your extender broadcast the WiFi network are given below:
- Hardwire your computer and the Netgear extender.
- Go to mywifiext.net page.
- If prompted, log in using the valid admin details of the extender.
- You need to now move to the Wireless Settings of your range extender.
- Look for the option labeled “Broadcast this extender’s SSID”.
- Check the respective box (if unchecked) and save the changes.
After enabling the SSID broadcast of your range extender, you are suggested to check if it appears on the network list. If it does, no further troubleshooting is needed. Otherwise, the following reasons might have caused the problem:
- There are technical glitches suppressing the wireless functionality of your range extender.
- Your extender is stuck in a reboot loop.
- You are trying to connect to the WiFi network of the extender outside its network range.
- The firmware of the extender is not up-to-date.
Troubleshooting: WiFi Extender Not Showing Up
Since the previous section discussed the reasons causing the issue, here we will talk about addressing it. The following hacks must be followed seriously if you want to fix the problem:
- Restart the WiFi extender in order to rule out technical glitches. That does not require much effort. Just unplug your extender from its respective outlet and wait for a few moments. Reconnect it to the outlet and see if things have turned in your favor or not.
- Check the wall socket that is supplying power to your range extender. It must be in a well working state. Improper supply of power is the main reason why an extender stucks in a reboot loop and hence the problems arise.
- Get a little closer to your WiFi range extender. This will ensure that your device is receiving enough WiFi signals from the Netgear extender in order to connect to its network. Also, ensure that the extender is not surrounded by devices emitting electromagnetic frequency.
- Go to mywifiext.local or mywifiext.net depending upon the OS of the system you are using to log in to the extender and check if a new firmware version is available. If there is, then you are supposed to equip the Netgear extender with the newest version. You also have the option to upload a particular firmware file on your Netgear extender manually.
To Sum Up
The extender not showing up on the WiFi list can stop you from accessing the wireless internet. This can happen due to glitches, disabled SSID broadcast, outdated firmware of the extender, improper power supply, and many more reasons. As we have discussed all these reasons along with their respective troubleshooting solutions, we are expecting that you will be able to fix the issue like it never existed. Otherwise, the option of performing a factory default reset and setting up the extender once again is always there for you.