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Can't access Extender via www.mywifiext.net
I just installed a Netgear WN2500RP range extender, and it seems to be working correctly; however, I am unable to log in to www.mywifiext.net to access the device using a browser. Attempting to access...
pawnslinger wrote: It sounds like the subnet mask in the extender is different from that in your computer. That is a classic problem with this class of device. If you think this might be the case, you can establish communications with the device by connecting it by wire to your computer and making sure your computer has no other lan/internet path (connect while both are powered down). Power up the device first, let it settle a couple of minutes, then power on your computer. With no access to your main router, it will use the DHCP in the device to set the subnet mask and get an ip address. You can now use the browser to access the device.
Okay, I'm having the same problem accessing my Extender using www.mywifiext.net which keeps rerouting to the general netgear support site. Your subnet issue makes sense and is no doubt my problem.
Thru repeated full Extender resets and starting all over from the beginning, I am able to enter the www.mywifiext.net configuration menus UNTIL I select a router to connect to. The moment this connection is made, it seems the router's DHCP subnet immediately takes hold and contact with the Extender is dropped, consequently preventing further settings changes and any web access to the Extender again. Very aggravating!
Your alternative hard-wired access method sounds like it could work but I don't have an ethernet cable at hand to try it. And, some devices these days dont even have ethernet ports. I think I should be able to wirelessly access this unique subnet extender any time I want to make and test various settings tweaks. Maybe I can use the "route" command line to create a static connection between www.mywifiext.net and the Extender's internal subnet. Can you tell me what the default Extender subnet is?
Any other suggestions?
Netgear WN3000RP – Connection Notes
1. Forget WEP security. The best system for the extender to connect to your router is mixed WPA/PSK–WPA2/PSK. Don’t use it? – try to change to it before you start.
2. The WPS connection has never worked for me, even to a suitably equipped NG router….
3. Follow the alternate instructions in the manual to “Connect using a web browser”, this mostly works the first time….. Remember, you must wirelessly connect to the extender as advised, to finish the initial connection. Don’t worry if everything doesn’t work first off – just get the extender connected to your main router/modem.
4. After this, you must be connected to the extender, or any attempt to go to the stated http://mywifiext.net may fail. This may also to be a problem with the extender software/firmware. This process appears much more reliable when these are updated to at least version – 1.0.1.34_1.1.46
5. To achieve this update, you must have been able to get the extender to link to your main router/modem in the first place.
6. Once this is done, find out the IP address assigned to the extender by logging into your main router/modem by entering its URL address entry in IE, and once in, searching for attached devices.
OR – Try logging directly into the extender via IE, by similarly entering your main router/modem IP address incremented by one eg if main = 192.168.0.1 - try 192.168.0.2 then 192.168.0.3 – and so on……. On a normal Wi-Fi system you may have to go up to .10
7. Once you find the actual IP address assigned to the extender, a window asking for input of an ID and Password will appear – Use admin and password (both case sensitive) When you are into the WN3000RP device, a configuration menu will display.
8. The first thing to happen, is that an invitation to upgrade the GUI and device firmware will be presented – if you haven’t done it since purchasing the device, you should take it. Follow the prompts very carefully, be patient!….. elsewise decline and go to step 10, but all further steps detailed here apply to extender Firmware ver. – 1.0.1.34_1.1.46.34_1.1.46
9. You may have to reset any or all devices on the way – Computer, Router/Modem, and Extender. Take it slowly, remember where you are, and THINK at each prompt.
10. Once all upgrades are complete, login to the extender again using IE and the extender IP address gained previously, and check its current “status”.
11. If any changes are still needed click the “setup” button and the click the “connect to existing network” button. Alter the listed entries as required.
12. To view the final settings click the “wireless settings” button.
13. Make sure the extender security is the same as the main router/modem! Forget WEP.
14. This method has consistently worked for me on more than 8 FTGU installs, but good luck!
Notes:
Once set up, the actual strength of the coverage areas of the main Wi-Fi router/modem versus that of the Extender can be easily visualized by using the free Android phone app. “Wi-Fi Analyzer” and setting it to “Channel Graph” mode. I’m sure that a similar Apple app will exist.
Terry Wilson - Sunday, November 18, 2012
1. Forget WEP security. The best system for the extender to connect to your router is mixed WPA/PSK–WPA2/PSK. Don’t use it? – try to change to it before you start.
2. The WPS connection has never worked for me, even to a suitably equipped NG router….
3. Follow the alternate instructions in the manual to “Connect using a web browser”, this mostly works the first time….. Remember, you must wirelessly connect to the extender as advised, to finish the initial connection. Don’t worry if everything doesn’t work first off – just get the extender connected to your main router/modem.
4. After this, you must be connected to the extender, or any attempt to go to the stated http://mywifiext.net may fail. This may also to be a problem with the extender software/firmware. This process appears much more reliable when these are updated to at least version – 1.0.1.34_1.1.46
5. To achieve this update, you must have been able to get the extender to link to your main router/modem in the first place.
6. Once this is done, find out the IP address assigned to the extender by logging into your main router/modem by entering its URL address entry in IE, and once in, searching for attached devices.
OR – Try logging directly into the extender via IE, by similarly entering your main router/modem IP address incremented by one eg if main = 192.168.0.1 - try 192.168.0.2 then 192.168.0.3 – and so on……. On a normal Wi-Fi system you may have to go up to .10
7. Once you find the actual IP address assigned to the extender, a window asking for input of an ID and Password will appear – Use admin and password (both case sensitive) When you are into the WN3000RP device, a configuration menu will display.
8. The first thing to happen, is that an invitation to upgrade the GUI and device firmware will be presented – if you haven’t done it since purchasing the device, you should take it. Follow the prompts very carefully, be patient!….. elsewise decline and go to step 10, but all further steps detailed here apply to extender Firmware ver. – 1.0.1.34_1.1.46.34_1.1.46
9. You may have to reset any or all devices on the way – Computer, Router/Modem, and Extender. Take it slowly, remember where you are, and THINK at each prompt.
10. Once all upgrades are complete, login to the extender again using IE and the extender IP address gained previously, and check its current “status”.
11. If any changes are still needed click the “setup” button and the click the “connect to existing network” button. Alter the listed entries as required.
12. To view the final settings click the “wireless settings” button.
13. Make sure the extender security is the same as the main router/modem! Forget WEP.
14. This method has consistently worked for me on more than 8 FTGU installs, but good luck!
Notes:
Once set up, the actual strength of the coverage areas of the main Wi-Fi router/modem versus that of the Extender can be easily visualized by using the free Android phone app. “Wi-Fi Analyzer” and setting it to “Channel Graph” mode. I’m sure that a similar Apple app will exist.
Terry Wilson - Sunday, November 18, 2012