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New router with different SSID - can't change my Netgear extender's NETWORK_EXT NAME to match new ro
I've been using the extender and it works fine. But recently I got a new router with a different SSID and my extender's network name is still the OLDNETORK_EXT and I can't find a way to change it to match the NEWNETWORK_EXT name. The old network name will not connect to the internet. HOW DO I CHANGE THE NETWORK NAME ON THE EXTENDER to match that of the new router SSID?
Should be a simple fix but all I keep finding is the exact same messages and instructions like in the manual on how to setup a wi fi connection and how easy it is and search for your network and ...etc.etc. You would think there would be some other answers for other problems than the simplest setup instructions.
7 Replies
- I'm using NetGear WN2000RPT
Hello hollys7angels
While connected to the extender go to www.mywifiext.net log in with admin/password then go to the wireless settings and change the SSID.
DarrenM
- Please tell me how to create a new SSID I have somebody piggybacking on my Wi-Fi and I don't want them on there anymore
Hello tod818
what you need to do is factory reset the extender by holding the reset button for 10 seconds then you should be able to do the setup again with the new router.
DarrenM
I tried doing the factory reset, but when I plug the extender in, the old _ext network appears and Microsoft Edge, Chrome and IE all ask for a user name and password for the server, www.mywifiext.net. I don't know what user name and password it wants. Any thoughts? Thanks.
I too am having a difficult time understanding how to change the extender to sign on to a differerent network name and password. Help keeps saying to connect to the extender. I do not see how that is possible except using the non-existent network name. I do not see a reset "button" on the extender. I see a tiny hole and what looks like a tiny silver screw. Am I supposed to stick something inside the hole and hold for 10 seconds? Thanks.
