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PW05
Jan 25, 2022Aspirant
Never seemed to work properly
I have had this for a few years now and it has never seemed to be of any benefit just using electricity in the corner. I recently received an email about a Firmware update so after a great deal of tr...
- Jan 25, 2022
Then factory reset it and start over.
Push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while its powered on.
then follow the install guide and use the installation assistant method and NOT wps.
PW05
Jan 25, 2022Aspirant
OK thanks for that. Then how do I update the Firmware as it doesn't like the Netgear_Ext. address?
plemans
Jan 25, 2022Guru - Experienced User
PW05 wrote:
OK thanks for that. Then how do I update the Firmware as it doesn't like the Netgear_Ext. address?
Are you sure that's your SSID and not someone elses?
Have you tried logging into the extender to see what firmware its on? You might be on the latest as the email updates are just sent to everyone with that registered device.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061572/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-Extender
- PW05Jan 25, 2022Aspirant
when I go to bullet 2 of the installation instructions of New Features and Enhancements I receive a message saying unable to connect?, I have tried again and waited as suggested but still the same result