Are you trying to log in to your Netgear WiFi extender using the IP but it is not working? The default IP for the Netgear range extenders is 192.168.1.250. This can be used to reach the login page of the extender. You further use the login details, i.e. username and password to log in and reach the admin panel wherein you can make changes to the settings of the extender. If you are facing issues while logging in to your Netgear extender via IP, then use the fixes discussed in this post to resolve the problem and do the login.
How to Fix Netgear Extender IP Login Issues?
Logging in to your Netgear WiFi extender is essential if you wish to manage and change its settings. But if you can’t use the IP address to log in then how will you make changes? Are you stuck here? We can help you. This section helps you resolve the login issues that you come across while doing the IP login.
Before you try your hands on the fixes given ahead, verify all the connections first. Examine the cables and wires in use. Make sure that the extender is well connected to the main router. Also, check that the power supply to the devices is stable.
1. Ensure the Correctness of IP
While logging in to the extender, you simply insert the IP in the address field of the browser and then hit Enter. This simple process takes you to the login page of the Netgear wireless range extender. If you can’t even reach the login page, then make sure that you are not making any typing mistakes while entering the IP value in the URL field. Cross check the IP that you have typed and ensure there is no typo. For instance, do not miss any number or the dot separating the numbers. Once you have inserted the IP, hit enter and you will go to the login page of the extender.
2. Refrain from Using the Search Bar
Are you using the address field of the browser to insert the IP address? Well, if not then you should make sure that you do. 192.168.1.250 is a private IP address and not a regular website. So you must refrain from using the search box to type IP. Use only the URL bar or the address field.
3. Connect to the Correct Network
As mentioned above, IP is not a regular website. You can use the IP to log in to your Netgear WiFi extender only when you are on the local network. Perhaps this is what you are missing out on and hence facing login issues. Why don’t you rectify this mistake now? Go ahead and connect your laptop or computer to the Netgear extender’s network. You can use its WiFi or make a LAN connection with the help of a LAN cable. Verify the connection and then log in to your extender using the IP address.
4. Disable VPN
If you have enabled a VPN on your computer then this can be a reason why you can’t log in to your extender. It is thus recommended to disable VPN while you are logging in.
5. Allow Login in Firewall Settings
At times, the firewall on your PC is set to block some devices’ login. This can be also a reason why you are facing issues. Go to your computer’s firewall settings and allow extender login now and then log in to it.
6. Reboot the Devices
Try to use the web URL mywifiext.net to log in to your extender once. If the web URL also does not help you, then you should reboot the devices once. Power off the Netgear extender and main router now. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and then power them up. Connect your PC to the extender’s network and try to log in.
In the End
Once you are done applying the fixes given in this post, you will be able to log in to your Netgear wireless range extender by getting rid of the issue that was hampering the login process. Now that you are logged in and reached the settings of the extender, make changes to them as per your requirements.