One can extend the WiFi network of the existing router and achieve the WiFi speed of 1750Mpbs after adding a Netgear AC1750 range extender. It is a dual band mesh WiFi extender that is capable of working with any WiFi router. Above all, the smart roaming allows your mobile devices to connect to the fastest and stable WiFi frequency available. This page will specifically talk about the setup process of the extender along with its management via a web browser.
How to Set Up Netgear AC1750 WiFi Extender?
Follow the steps provided here for Netgear AC1750 setup via its web GUI. But, the key point to setup success is that your extender must be working on the default factory settings (username – admin, password – password, SSID – Netgear_EXT, etc.). Also, the home router must be properly configured. Here’s how to set up the extender:
- Keep your range extender in the room where you have kept your router.
- Now, restart the router and power up the WiFi extender.
- Connect your PC to the Netgear_EXT network
- Take the help of the WiFi password given in the AC1750 extender’s manual.
- Thereafter, access mywifiext.net on an updated browser.
- Followed by that, choose how you would like to use the extender.
- When the extender scans for the available networks, pick the network name of your main router and enter its WiFi password after that.
- Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of the setup process.
Once the setup via the web GUI completes, you can install the Netgear Nighthawk app on your mobile phone. Log in to the extender either using the admin details or via the Netgear account details and manage the home network the way you fancy.
Steps for Netgear AC1750 Login
The steps to log in to a Netgear AC1750 WiFi extender after the setup process are as follows.
- Connect your PC to the WiFi network of the AC1750 extender.
- You can also use the Ethernet cable connection.
- Access mywifiext.net or http://192.168.1.250 on an upgraded internet browser.
- This will redirect you to the Netgear AC1750 login page.
- Enter the details you specified to the WiFi extender while setting it up. By that, we are referring to the customized Username and Password.
- Click Log In.
- You will see the BASIC Home screen.
- The Netgear AC1750 login process is successfully.
How to Change Netgear AC1750 Password?
The Netgear AC1750 WiFi extender comes with the default password – password. This password is known to everyone and hence the chances of the extender getting hacked by unauthorized users increase. Therefore, you should customize the admin password of the AC1750 range extender after the setup process. The steps are given below:
- Log in to your AC1750 extender using the steps given in the previous section.
- Select Settings.
- Go to Administration now.
- Find the Change Password option and click it.
- Key in the Netgear extender’s old password.
- Input the password you want to give to your extender into the given fields.
- Save the changes.
This is to inform you that the admin password of the Netgear AC1750 extender is different from the WiFi password as well as from that you use on MyNetgear portal. The WiFi password can be changes using the path:
Settings > Wireless > 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless Settings > Enter Password in Network Key > Save the Changes.
Netgear AC1750 Firmware Instructions
You should update the firmware of your Netgear AC1750 range extender regularly. The key steps involved in the process are mentioned below:
- Go to Netgear Download Center on your PC
- Download the firmware file for your Netgear AC1750 extender and save it.
- Now, go to mywifiext.net.
- Be sure that your PC is connected to the Netgear extender network.
- Find the Administration option and select it.
- Click Firmware Update.
- After that, choose the AC1750 firmware file.
- The firmware update will be completed in a while.
How to Reset Netgear AC1750?
The extender is supposed to be reset to the factory defaults if you are not happy with its performance. Apart from this, inability to login can also force you to reset the extender. Take the help of these steps if you want to reset the extender.
- Ensure that the AC1750 extender is powered up.
- Locate the Reset button and press it with the help of an oil pin or a paperclip.
- Release the button after 7-10 seconds to complete the reset process.
The moment your extender starts working on the default values, you are suggested to set it up once again to resume internet services.