Are you looking for a way to upgrade or set up your Netgear extender? You land on the right page, reading the right article. This article will give you wholesome knowledge about the installation process and firmware update procedure of Netgear extenders. Most users face problems during the setup process, but don’t worry, We will guide you with the best assistance possible. Stick with the article to upgrade your Netgear firmware for better wifi performance.
Installation process for Netgear WiFi EX3700 Extender
Before we start the installation process, make sure that your existing wifi is providing live internet connections. There are two processes by which you can set up your Netgear extender.
- Manual method installation process.
- WPS method installation process.
Netgear wifi Extender EX3700 Setup by Manual Method
- Plug your extender in any electrical outlet and turn it on.
- If your extender’s LED is not blinking, it might be because your extender is not active. Press the on/off button.
- Wait for the LED indicator to become stable.
- Now connect your Netgear extender to your wifi network.
- Now open any web browser on your wifi connected PC and search for mywifiext.net login.
- You are on a new Netgear setup page.
- Enter the admin credentials like username and password.
- Once done, you have to choose between the two available bands, 2.4GHz or 5GHz, as per your system’s compatibility.
- Now save the settings you applied.
- Now take any of your smart devices and try to connect it to the new network. If connected, voila! You are all set.
- Now you can place your extender in your desired location.
Netgear wifi Extender EX3700 Setup by WPS Method.
- First, plug your extender in any electrical outlet and turn it on. Ensure that your extender is placed in the same room as your existing wifi during the installation process.
- Now find the WPS button on your extender, press and hold it for a couple of seconds.
- Repeat the same process with your router. Press and hold the WPS button.
- Now launch an updated web browser and search for mywifiext.net login.
- You are on a login page of the netgear extender.
- Now enter the admin credentials and log in.
- Now search for the available network and connect your home network to it.
- Now take any of your smart devices and connect them to the new extender network.
- If connected, congratulations. You are all set to surf the internet without buffering and get a good network at every footstep.
- It’s time to change the location of your extender.
- We did advise you to place your extender in your extender’s halfway and the place with the dead network.
- Keep your extender away from the baby monitor, fish tanks, wall corners, and aluminum objects for better performance.
Netgear wifi Extender EX3700 Firmware Update
- Open the login page of the netgear extender setup.
- Look for the settings and firmware updates.
- If you need the update for firmware, click on the update.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process.
- Click finish in the end.
- You are all set.
Conclusion
After applying all the steps mentioned earlier and instructions, don’t worry if you are still on a square one. We are always here to assist you with the expert technicians. Let us know about the issues regarding Netgear by commenting below in the comment section.
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