NEW EXTENDER SETUP

MyWifiext.net – New Extender Setup

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 Technology Nighthawk EAX and EX Series Extenders are well known for their ultimate performance and to eliminate all dead wireless zones. EX and EAX Series Range Extenders have almost zero latency and they provide  High Speed Internet access to Networking devices.

EX and EAX Series Nighthawk range Extenders can be configured easily via web browser method using www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.local web address. Alternatively, users can also configure Nighthawk series range Extender using Nighthawk mobile app or via Default IP address 192.168.1.250.

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New Extender Setup

Mesh Networking – Extender Setup and Login

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 Technology Routers and Extenders are best known these days to cover dead Wi-Fi Zones and provide High Speed Internet access to all Networking devices with zero latency. Nighthawk Range Extenders can be used to cover Dead Wi-Fi Zones, Wi-Fi 6 Technology Netgear Range Extenders provide High Speed Internet access and make sure Wi-Fi is available in almost all Dead Wi-Fi Zones. EAX and EX Series Nighthawk Range Extender setup can be done via browser method using http://mywifiext.net address or IP address 192.168.1.250. Alternatively, users can use the Nighthawk mobile app to set up Wireless Router and EX and EAX series Nighthawk Range Extenders.

Wi-Fi 6 Technology Extender Features

 

Mesh Technology

Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Range Extenders work on Mesh Wi-Fi Technology, Users can configure and Setup Range Extender with same Network Name SSID and Password similar to main Host Router.

Easy Setup via WPS

Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Technology Extenders and even Wi-Fi 5 Technology Extenders can be configured via WPS Push Button process. Users need to press and hold WPS on Extender and Router each for three seconds.

Compatible with Nighthawk Wifi App

Users can configure and manage Nighthawk Extender settings via Nighthawk mobile app itself. Moreover, Users can manage Firmware update, do Speed Test, check Network Map status via Nighthawk mobile app.

Access Point Mode

Nighthawk Series range Extenders can be configured as Access Point, Users need to connect Ethernet from main Host Router to Nighthawk Extender to use Access point mode feature.

Smart Connect feature

Smart Connect feature can be disabled or Enabled as per requirements, in case user wants to setup Extender with signgle Wi-Fi Network Name, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Network SSID can be configured as single Network Name.

Lower Latency and High Speed Internet Access

Nighthawk Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 Technology Extenders provide High Speed Internet access with alomost zero latency, Usres can also use Ethernet ports provided on Extender for High Speed Internet access for Gaming or Streaming devices.

Extender Setup with Nighthawk Wifi App

EAX Series Nighthawk Extender Setup Process

Nighthawk Extender setup is easy, can be done via Nighthawk mobile app or web Browser Method.

Method 1: Via Web Browser Method:

  • Connect Wi-Fi Range Extender to power slot nearby Main Host Router for initial setup process.
  • Wait for the Power light to be stable Green or White on Extender.
  • Connect Your Device, with Extender Network name, it will be an unsecured Network showing up in Network List.
  • Launch a web browser and type http://192.168.1.250 or www.mywifiext.net in the address bar of your browser.
  • New Extender Setup screen will appear.Click on New Extender Setup option, then click on I agree for terms and Conditions.
  • Users will get the option to connect Extender either in Range Extender Mode or Access Point Mode.
  • Extender will search for nearby Wireless Access Points, Select your Wi-Fi Home network name and then type in Network key password for Home Host Router.
  • Users can create a Mesh Network, by selecting the same Network Name SSID for Extended Network or they can also customize Wi-Fi Network name for Extender extended Network.
  • Extender will reboot to apply changes, reconnect with new Network Name of Extender and login to extender login web dashboard using http://mywifiext.net address, in case you are using Mac Operating system, users can use http://mywifiext.local address.

Relocate Extender in between Dead Wi-Fi Zone and main Host Router.

Method 2: WPS Push Button Setup

Extender Setup can be done via WPS Method, if in case the main Host Router supports WPS. To connect Nighthawk Wi-Fi Extender via WPS process, press and hold WPS button on Nighthawk extender for three seconds, then press WPS Sync button on main Host Router. Wireless Router and Nighthawk Extender will sync Wi-Fi settings.

Users will get Three stable Green or White lights on Nighthawk Extender after successful completion of WPS Process. After WPS Setup, Users can manage the Nighthawk Extender Dashboard page using http://mywifiext.net address or http://mywifiext.local address in case of iOS Device.

Method 3: Extender Setup via Nighthawk Mobile App.

Users can set up Nighthawk Range Extender using the Nighthawk Mobile App, from any iOS or Android device.

  • Download Nighthawk Wi-Fi App from Apple Store or Google Play Store for Android devices.
  • Connect Range Extender with power supply close to the main Host Router for the initial setup process.
  • Launch Nighthawk Wi-Fi App, Connect your mobile device with Extender Network Name.
  • Create an Account, Select Setup Range Extender Option.
  • Follow on screen instructions on Nighthawk Wi-Fi App to complete the initial setup process between Extender and Host main Router.
  • Relocate your Extender in between Dead Wi-Fi Zones and Host Router.
  • Users can manage Nighthawk Extender settings from Nighthawk mobile App itself, Easily Check Wi-Fi Settings, Speed Test, Firmware update for Range Extender from Mobile app itself.

In case users want to setup and manage Extender via Laptop or Desktop, users can use Web Browser login Method address http://mywifiext.net or http://mywifiext.local in case of Apple Mac Device.

Mywifiext.net and Mywifiext.local Web Address

Web address http://mywifiext.net or http://mywifiext.local directs to the Nighthawk Extender web login page via IP address 192.168.1.250. Users can access the Nighthawk Extender dashboard page using http://mywifiext.local or http://mywifiext.net address or directly via IP Address method.

After initial setup of Nighthawk Extender, IP address of Extender changes from default IP 192.168.1.250, new IP address is assigned by Host main Router with which Extender is connected. Users can check the IP address for Nighthawk Extender after setup by logging to the main Router login page.

How to Update Nighthawk Extender Firmware?

Nighthawk Extender Firmware can be upgraded via Nighthawk Mobile app or by logging to web address http://mywifiext.net or http://mywifiext.local. Nighthawk Extender Firmware update settings can be selected on the Auto Update option also, so that Firmware of Nighthawk Extender gets updated automatically whenever it is released.

To upgrade Nighthawk Extender firmware via Web browser, use following  steps-

  •  Launch a Web browser, type http://mywifiext.net or http://mywifiext.local address in address bar of Browser.
  • Login Screen will appear, Enter username and password to login to extender Dashboard interface page.
  • Navigate to Administration Option, then select Firmware Update option.
  • Select Check for New Firmware update option, Extender will check if there is any new available firmware.
  • Update Extender firmware to latest, in case there is any update availeble.
  • Extender will reboot once to apply new Firmware changes. Make Sure Extender is not unplugged from power supply while Firmware update is in progress.

How to Setup Nighthawk Extender in Access Point Mode

Nighthawk Extenders have Access point Feature, which can be used in case users want to connect Ethernet Connection from main Host Router to Wireless Extender. To Configure Extender in Access Point Mode, Users can follow below mentioned steps:

  • Plug in Nighthawk Extender to Power Supply.
  • Switch the Mode on Extender to Access Point Mode.
  • Connect your PC/Device with Extender Network.
  • Open any Web Browser and navigate to http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.local.
  • Extender Login screen will appear, Enter Username and Login Password.
  • Click on Smart Setup Wizard Option, on the Extender Interface page.
  • Select Setup Extender in Access Point Mode Option.
  • Create Wi-Fi Network name SSID and Wireless Password for new Extended Network and click Next.
  • Extender will reboot once to apply new Changes, Reconnect Devices with new Extended Network name SSID.