Netgear is a famous networking devices brand, which also provides range extender and booster which you can connect to your home network.
Here, we will discuss about Netegar N300 extender. we will share Netgear N300 setup. By using these down written instructions you can easily connect Netgear WiFi extender with travel router or modem router as well.
Netgear N300 Extender Setup
Netgear devices can easily connect to your main router with the help of an Ethernet cable or WPS method. You just have to follow some of the step given down here.
Via Cable
- You have to place the extender close to the main router and find the LAN port of the router. Then choose the device port for connection.
- Use the Ethernet cable that should be in good condition and not damaged. One end of the cable goes in to the router LAN port and other will go in the extender port.
Via WPS
- Start the device, you have to plug the extender first and press the router and Netegar N300 extender WPS button.
- The devices will connect to each other automatically without using any cable or wire.
Now, there are two ways you can access the interface to adjust the extender settings and networks. we recommend to do this process using the computer, but you can do the task through your phone.
Netgear N300 Interface Login (Computer)
To log into the Netgear interface window, you have to connect your computer to the N300 network through the LAN cable. After that, just follow on some steps.
1. Open Mywifiext.net
By linking your internet device to the Netgear extender network, just open the updated web browser and search the Login URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250, by typing it in address bar.
2. Enter Credentials
You will get to the N300 extender interface, where you have to type the admin credentials like username and password. You will find the admin username and password on the label and in the user manual of the extender.
3. Complete Setup
After the accessing the interface, you just have to follow instruction given on the screen of the computer. There will be frequency settings, admin password, WiFi name and password settings and much more.
You can access the interface with the help of your phone to manage the settings. Let’s see how to log in to the Netgear interface through phone.
Netgear N300 Interface Login (Phone)
To access the interface through your phone, you have to connect your phone to the N300 network by using SSID details. Now, follow some instructions written down here.
1. Download Netgear Nighthawk App
To download the app, you have to go to Play Store if you have a Smartphone, and if you have iPhone then choose App Store. Here, just search Netgear Nighthawk app and download the app.
2. Access Netgear N300 Interface
After downloading the app, open it and type in the admin credentials. If you are new to this app, then register your account by tapping on the Sign Up button. Enter your Email address, name and generate password.
You should also know about how to update the Netgear N300 range extender firmware within the mywifiext interface.
Netgear N300 Firmware Update
You have to access the interface first and then select the settings> scroll down to Firmware tab> search for newest update> install in the Netgear N300 extender.
In Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned how to complete the Netgear N300 setup, which includes physical linking through cable or WPS and login process. We have also provide simple steps to update Netgear N300 firmware.