When the _ext appears on my imac wireless options and I click to connect it does not accept the router password, if I dont get an answer soon I will take it back and get a refund!

I am getting so tired trying to get this device to work. I have just had someone from India (it sounds like) wanting to get access to my computer to sort it out and I declined to do so.

Mike001 wrote: My Imac wireless settings now identify the netgear_ext as a network and seems to connect but has no internet connection and shows different IP addresses for router and extender Yes. But you should be able to browse to www.mywifiext.net - that takes you to the web ui of the extender, not the internet.

Ok, its all very well saying you can't connect at first but I would rather like it to connect whilst i am stll alive!

Each device has its own password. You need to configure them before they will work together. Follow the directions step by step, and it will probably work. You'll also most likely find the configuration login for your extender in tiny print on the back or bottom of the unit. Search for the solution to specific problems by using your device model numbers.

Many thanks **bleep**, I have found them but not tried yet, will post an update when I have.....Mike

Wifi range extender won't accept router password

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DickDuke
Apprentice
Nov 19, 2018
Each device has its own password. You need to configure them before they will work together. Follow the directions step by step, and it will probably work. You'll also most likely find the configuration login for your extender in tiny print on the back or bottom of the unit.

Search for the solution to specific problems by using your device model numbers.
- Mike001
  Guide
  Nov 19, 2018
  Many thanks **bleep**, I have found them but not tried yet, will post an update when I have.....Mike
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 19, 2018
    What extender model do you have?
- Flicker123
  Aspirant
  Apr 30, 2019
  RTFM - the booklet says enter your wifi password not look for an alternative password. I do this and it is not recognised. There is no password on the device itself.
Flicker123
Aspirant
Apr 30, 2019

I go to www.mywifi.net and htis is the only page I get. I have N300 extender. The iOS link doesn't work, Jsut great!

You are not connected to your extender's WiFi network.

If your router and extender use the same WiFi network name (SSID), follow these instructions:

Note: These instructions apply only to the following extenders:

▪Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX8000

▪Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7700

▪Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7500

▪Nighthawk X4 AC2200 Dual-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7300

▪AC1900 Nighthawk WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000

▪AC1900 Dual-Band WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6400

To log in to your extender, enter one of the following URLs in your web browser depending on your device:

▪Windows: http://mywifiext

▪Mac OS X or iOS:http://mywifiext.local

▪Android: http://<extender's IP address>

For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735.

Note: To find your extender's IP address, log in to your router and look for a list of devices connected to your router. The extender's IP address displays in the list. For more information, see your router's user manual.

If your router and extender use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), make sure that your device is connected to your extender's network.

To log in to your extender, enter mywifiext.net in your web browser.

For more information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29746.
- schumaku
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 30, 2019
  Flicker123 wrote:
  
  I go to www.mywifi.net and htis is the only page I get. I have N300 extender. The iOS link doesn't work, Jsut great!
  
  <snip>
  
  To log in to your extender, enter one of the following URLs in your web browser depending on your device:
  
  Windows: http://mywifiext
  
  Mac OS X or iOS:http://mywifiext.local
  
  Android: http://<extender's IP address>
  
  <snip>
  
  That question about iOS should be answered I guess - just great, isn't it?
  
  Not sure why they state using the extender IP on Android (what certainly works on any platform and browser!) - works like a charm here:

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Wifi range extender won't accept router password

If your router and extender use the same WiFi network name (SSID), follow these instructions:

If your router and extender use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), make sure that your device is connected to your extender's network.