The Ultimate Guide To Netgear N300 WiFi Range Extender Setup

Posted by Aaron Paker on March 12th, 2019

Just bought a brand new Netgear N300 Extender? Firstly, we want to congratulate you. Well, you might be now excited to know how to set it up and running. Kudos! We have a helpful post for you. This all-inclusive guide will take you on the journey of Netgear N300 WiFi range extender setup.

Looking forward to taking a ride around our tutorial? Why waiting then, let's go.

Get Familiar with Netgear N300 Extender

Prior to getting started with the setup process, you should get to know your extender inside out so that you can make the most out of it. The range extender provides high speed of the internet to access in every corner of your house or workplace without any interference or buffering. It gives new birth to dead zones.

N300 extender includes three main panels: Front, Side, and Bottom.

1. Front Panel

All LED lights are present on the front panel namely Router Arrow LED, Client Arrow LED, Router Link, LED, Client Link LED, WPS LED and Power LED.

2. Side and Bottom Panel

The side and bottom panels of N300 are filled will different ports and buttons. Power On/Off Button, WPS Button, Factory Reset Button and Ethernet Port can be found on these panels.

Steps for Netgear N300 WiFi Range Extender Setup

Now, let's come to the main question i.e. how do I suppose to perform Netgear N300 extender setup? Let us help you out. Just follow the below given steps.

• Unbox your new extender and plug it into any wall socket.
• Place your extender in the same room as that of your router.
• Wait for the power LED to turn on.
• Connect to the existing WiFi network.
• Choose a wireless network and enter the SSID and password.
• Finally, click on the continue button.
• Once connected, unplug it and place it to the best location.
• Now, grab your PC or laptop. Power it on and launch any of the web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer. Once opened, go to www.mywifiext.net login webpage.
• The login page that displays on your home screen will ask you to fill in the necessary details i.e. username and password.
• Now, you will see Netgear genie smart wizard which provides you on-screen steps to install and configure your extender.
• Simply follow them and complete the setup.

Though the Netgear N300 setup process is quite simple, most of the users come across an issue i.e. mywifiext login page doesn't open. Due to some technical issues, it might happen that you failed to login.

In order to fix this issue, go with the following workarounds:

1. Maybe you mistyped the URL. Re-type it again and check it carefully before pressing the Enter key.
2. Clear all your browsing history, cache, and cookies. Reboot your PC and try again.
3. Connect your range extender to a fast internet connection.
4. Ensure that the extender is getting accurate power from the wall socket.
5. You can also use the IP address for accessing the login page for your extender.
6. Put your extender to a neat and clean place.
7. In case you are setting up the device on a Mac, iPhone or iPad, use a mywifiext.local web address for login.
8. Be sure that the extender is placed away from interference-creating objects such as microwave ovens, baby monitors, refrigerators, treadmills, door locks, among others.

Now, your N300 extender has been set up properly. Enjoy the extending range and coverage of WiFi signals all over the house or workplace.

In the event that you fail to complete the Netgear N300 extender setup, do not waste your time more. Just get in touch with our experts and resolve all your issues in a matter of minutes.