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accountvmb
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Sep 09, 2026
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NETGEAR AX3000 WiFi extender setup no netgear_ext WiFi found to connect to

I have the above extender.  It connected to my former router fine.  New router (same kind as former) and there is no netgear_ext WiFi to connect to.  I tried reset, etc.  same result.  Is there a fix for this?

  • Thank you!  That worked!  Note for others on this topic:  T-Mobile 5g cell routers don’t support WPS setup.  I had to move the extender to within 10 feet of the router before I reset it.  

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Usually people don't end up holding reset long enough or while powered on. 

    While its powered on, push and hold reset until the lights blink. Usually 7-15 seconds. 

    That should get it back to the defaults. 

    You can also try the WPS version of install. That works well with most newer devices. 

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      accountvmb
      Aspirant

      Thank you!  That worked!  Note for others on this topic:  T-Mobile 5g cell routers don’t support WPS setup.  I had to move the extender to within 10 feet of the router before I reset it.