is my extender obsolete?

[janeausten]

HELLO ALL,

Is my extender obsolete? It is a 2010 model, can't connect to anything. Is there a better more updated model of wireless extender? (running IOS 10.12.5). 

Doesn't pick up computer wirelessly or with ethernet. Doesn't connect to "mywifinext.local"

Also, can't change old name of extender to update to new main network name.

Thanks!

[jvasanth1984]

Hi @janeausten,

                           Looks like you changed your Gateway where extender needs to be reset and reconfigured with new Gateway. Perform reset by holding paper clip in reset hole for 15-30 seconds and follow either one of below instructions to complete setup.

https://kb.netgear.com/22035/Installing-the-extender-with-WPS-Wi-Fi-Protected-Setup

https://kb.netgear.com/21361/How-to-connect-your-WN2000RPTv1-extender-to-your-wireless-router