There are times when 4 out of 5 users need to reset their Netgear N300 extender back to default factory settings. It can be due to forgotten or lost password or the slow performance of their Netgear N300 extender. Whatever the reason is – it can force users to reset their Netgear WiFi range extender. After resetting, they have to perform the Netgear extender setup again in order to make their N300 up and running. And for Netgear extender setup process, they have to connect their device to home network. But, unfortunately, 90% of users get stuck here. Need not to worry! In this write-up, we are going to assist those users who want to know – how to reconnect their Netgear N300 WiFi extender to their home WiFi with ease. Without much delay, let’s get started!
Instructions to Reconnect Netgear N300 Extender to Home WiFi
You can establish a connection between your Netgear extender and router using a wireless source or an Ethernet cable. Both the methods will work for you. Highlighted below are some important points that you need to keep in mind in order to get success. Here they are:
- Ensure that your Netgear N300 extender and router are getting steady and proper power supply and the power LEDs on both the devices is solid green.
- Keep your N300 and router away from interference-creating WiFi devices like baby monitors and Bluetooth speakers.
- Both the devices must be placed at the center-most location in your home and away from the reach of public WiFi.
After keeping the above-mentioned points into consideration – let’s commence the process of reconnecting Netgear N300 extender to home WiFi network.
How to Reconnect Netgear N300 Extender to Home Network Using an Ethernet Cable
Step 1: First things first, plug in your Netgear device and the router.
Step 2: Connect your Netgear N300 extender to your existing router with the help of an Ethernet cable.
Step 3: Once done, plug in your devices and wait till the power LEDs on them becomes stable.
Step 4: Open an internet browser of your choice on a PC or laptop, connect it to Netgear_Ext SSID and enter mywifiext.net without typos in the address bar.
Step 5: As soon as you hit the Enter key, you will be redirected to www mywifiext net n300 setup page.
Step 6: Enter the default Netgear extender login credentials into the provided fields and click Log In.
Step 7: Now, navigate to the Settings of your N300.
Step 8: Follow the on-screen instructions and at last, click Apply to save the settings.
Fab! Your Netgear N300 extender is successfully reconnected to your home WiFi.
How to Reconnect Your Netgear N300 Extender to Your Home Network Wirelessly?
Here’s how to reconnect your Netgear N300 extender to your home network wirelessly:
Step 1: First of all, connect your router to extender.
Step 2: Open a web browser of your choice and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address bar.
Step 3: Once you reach the www mywifiext net n300 setup page, enter the default extender login credentials and follow the provided instructions to reconnect your Netgear device to your home network wirelessly.
That’s it! In this way, you can reconnect your Netgear N300 extender to your home WiFi using an Ethernet cable or a wireless source.
In a Nutshell
Here’s to hope that the easy-to-execute instructions given in this article will help you reconnect your Netgear N300 WiFi range extender to your home network with great ease. Just in case, you find the task of reconnecting the N300 device to your WiFi network a bit cumbersome, without much delay, drop us a line into the comments section.
