With plug-and-play form factor, Netgear EX2800 AC750 extender is capable of boosting the existing network range up to 750 Mbps. You can connect it to any WiFi router for ideal video streaming and gaming. Let us now find out how to set up the extender in the house.
AC750 Setup Methods: The Netgear EX2800 extender can be installed using the WPS method as well as the manual method. For WPS setup, just press the AC750 extender’s WPS button followed by router’s WPS button within 2 minutes. The setup process will be completed.
How to Set Up Netgear AC750 Manually?
For manual Netgear AC750 setup, you will have to access the mywifiext.net URL on a computer. The steps provided below will help you understand how to set up the range extender manually:
- The setup process begins right with the unboxing of the AC750 extender.
- Once done, keep the extender close to the main router.
- Power cycle the router and switch on the Netgear AC750 extender after that.
- Open a web browser on a PC after connecting it to the network named Netgear_EXT.
- Type mywifiext.net into the address bar.
- Accept the terms and conditions of using the extender and choose the setup mode.
- Select the network to be extended by your EX2800 extender.
- After that, follow the instructions on the web interface to change further settings and complete the Netgear WiFi extender setup process.
How to Login to Netgear AC750 Extender?
Logging in to the EX2800 extender will allow you modify different settings and upgrade the firmware. Walk through the below given steps to login to your AC750 extender using a web browser.
- Connect PC to the WiFi network of a Netgear range extender.
- Load an internet browser such as Chrome or Safari.
- Type the default IP of the extender i.e. 192.168.1.250.
- Press Enter.
- The Netgear AC750 login page will show up.
- Into the given fields i.e. the Username and Password, type admin and password.
- Use the new login details if they were customized by you during Netgear AC750 setup.
- Select Log In.
The Netgear extender interface will appear.
Note: You can also log in to the Netgear extender EX2800 using the Netgear account details. Just make sure that you enter MyNetgear login details carefully.
How to Change Netgear AC750 Login Password?
The login password of the AC750 range extender must be changed timely so that unauthorized users won’t be able to access the extender’s settings and hack the network. Here’s how to change the extender’s login password.
- Log in to the extender using the default password or the password you assigned during setup.
- The login process via a PC working on the iOS or Linux will be possible if you use the mywifiext.local address instead of mywifiext.net.
- Select the Administration menu.
- Locate Password and enter the new password you want the Netgear AC750 extender to possess.
- Also, enter the password into the Re-enter to confirm field.
- Save the changes.
How to Update Netgear EX2800 Firmware?
A firmware update can improve the performance of your AC750 extender up to great extent. It can also help you out fix issues like Netgear WiFi extender not working. The steps given below should be followed for that.
- Go to Netgear Download Center and download the latest firmware version file for EX2800 extender.
- After that, log in to your Netgear extender using MyNetgear login details.
- Select Firmware Update under Maintenance.
- The page appearing will ask you to upload the firmware file you downloaded.
- Upload the file and wait.
- The extender will reboot and the firmware will be updated.
You must know that disconnecting the AC750 from router can interrupt the process. Thus, do not power down the router or extender during a firmware update.
Troubleshooting: Netgear AC750 Not Working
Follow the tips given below if your AC750 range extender is not working properly or not working at all:
- Restart the WiFi extender.
- Update the firmware to the latest version.
- Check cable connections.
- Ensure that the extender is placed in a zero-interference zone.
- Reset the extender.
Note: You need to perform Netgear AC750 setup once again if you reset it to default factory settings.