Is your Netgear extender not delivering its best performance? Have you seen any fluctuations in its network connectivity? In case you haven’t changed anything and still facing the issue, you might need to update its firmware. However, performing the Netgear extender firmware update could be a little tricky.
That is where this article is going to help you. Go through all the points mentioned below to know how you can upgrade extender firmware manually. Keep reading to know how to start and finish the process.
Set PC
To update the Netgear extender firmware, you need a computer. If not a computer, you can even use a laptop. Just make sure it works perfectly fine. Pay special attention to its power supply. Moreover, you should ensure there are no power fluctuation issues with the computer or laptop.
After the computer is ready, you need to connect the router and the extender. For that purpose, you should place them closer and connect them wirelessly. However, that is not the only method that you can use.
You can even connect them by using an Ethernet cable. Just make sure that the cable you are using is not worn out nor has any cuts. That is going to completely ruin the connection. Any interference in the connection can lead to poor internet connectivity while updating the firmware.
Access Web Browser
Turn on the computer and open a web browser. A few good examples of web browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Internet Explorer, and much more. Choose the one that is compatible with your laptop or computer.
Furthermore, it should be updated to the latest version. Otherwise, there could be numerous issues when you try to update the Netgear extender firmware. Apart from the latest version, it needs to be stable.
Download the Updated Firmware
After you are done with the web browser, access the internet and download the latest firmware Model for your Netgear extender. You can do that by entering the model number and name of your Netgear extender.
Doing so will direct you to the downloading page of the Netgear extender. From there, you should choose the latest version. Moreover, you need to check whether it supports your model number or not.
Extract the File
Once you have the file opened in front of your eyes, you can click on the Download option. That will start the downloading process. After the download is complete, extract the file to the local folders on your computer.
Make sure you store the file such that they are easy to locate. Hence, it becomes easier to find the downloaded and extracted file when you want to upload it.
Open Official Extender Web Address
Turn to the web browser once again and enter mywifiext in the address bar. Press the Enter key after you are done entering the web address. That will take you to the Login page. So, keep login details closer to you.
While entering the official web address, you should be extremely careful. There must not be any mistakes or errors while entering the web address. Otherwise, you might not get directed to the login page.
Log into the Extender
Keep the login details at your disposal. Enter the login username and password in the spaces given on the web page. Log in details are case-sensitive. Therefore, you must ensure you enter the correct login details.
Click on the Log In button after entering the data. From there, move to maintenance and open firmware update.
Upload the File
Once the firmware update page opens, choose the upload option. From there, you should locate the file placed on your PC. Locate it and select the file. Choose it to upload. Wait for the file to get uploaded.
Finish the Update
After the file is completely uploaded, you should click on finish. That is going to finalize the firmware update. After that, you can simply connect to Netgear_ext SSID WiFi name and check the internet speed.
Also Read: How to Fix Netgear Extender Network Dropping Issue?
Conclusion
Updating the Netgear extender firmware is extremely easy. However, accessing the official web address is sometimes extremely difficult. Well, in that case, you should enter the 192.168.1.250 IP address on a web browser to log into the extender. After updating the firmware, you get new features for the best user experience.
