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It is very disheartening to have weak or spotty WiFi signals, isn’t it? At times, users experience poor or no signal issues especially when they are up to something, right? So, we suggest users to switch to Netgear WiFi range extender for a better WiFi everywhere. But at times, Netgear WiFi extender starts behaving weirdly. This can be due to a wireless interference or some kind of a technical glitch. Exploring this guide will help you fix poor or no WiFi signals on your Netgear WiFi range extender.

How to Fix Poor WiFi Signal Issue on Netgear Extender?

If the WiFi signal is poor or weak in some areas of your home, then you may need to tweak some settings of your Netgear extender. Go through the fixes listed below and fix the poor WiFi signals issue.

Change Placement of Your Netgear Extender

Wrong placement of your Netgear extender is one of the most common reasons behind the issue. Most users keep their Netgear extender in a corner or inside cabinet. But, remember doing so limits your WiFi range and lead to internet-connectivity issue. Ideally, your Netgear extender should be placed in the center location that too within the range of your existing router.

Check if someone is using Your Bandwidth

If you have not yet changed the default Netgear extender login credentials, chances of WiFi leeching can be high. The best way to prevent this is to protect your Netgear extender by changing its admin credentials via mywifiext net.

You haven't updated Netgear extender firmware

Your Netgear extender might needs an update. To get the latest firmware version on your Netgear WiFi device, simply log in to it, navigate to the 'Settings' section, and check for the latest updates under the 'Firmware Update' option. If you find the new firmware for the Netgear extender model you have, hit the Yes button to get the job done.
Note: If you are getting issues while updating the firmware on your Netgear extender, make sure of the following:

• You are connected to Netgear_ext.

• Make sure that you are entering the correct model number of your device for updating the firmware.

• Apart from that, ensure that you have connected to Netgear extender to the router’s WiFi network. For best WiFi performance, ensure to update the latest firmware on your main router as well.

Avoid Interference

If you have placed your Netgear extender near to the following devices:

• Baby Monitors.

• Cordless Phones.

• Bluetooth Speakers/ devices.

• Thick walls.

• Aluminium Studs.

• Reflective Surfaces.

• Security Alarms.

• Kitchen Appliances and so on. Chances are that your Netgear extender will not deliver the WiFi range and speed and per your expectation. So, if you want to get the most out of your Netgear extender, place it on a higher shelf and away from the above-mentioned interference-creating devices.

On the off chance you can’t keep your extender away from the obstructions, just turn them off when not in use or simply change your Netgear device’s frequency band.

Switch to another Channel

This troubleshooting tip can be really helpful if you find a hoard of other active WiFi networks around you. If there are many WiFi-enabled devices connected to the same channel as of yours, it's better to swap your WiFi to the channel that is less congested one. You can change the channel of your Netgear WiFi extender by accessing mywifiext login page.

In a Nutshell

To make you enjoy the well-working of a Netgear WiFi range extender, we've summed up many troubleshooting fixes in the post. Just in case your Netgear device is still not giving the expected internet range and coverage, you may need quick assistance from proficient experts. Just drop your queries into the comments section and we will get back to you with a definitive solution shortly.