Is the current coverage of your Asus router insufficient for certain areas in your home? Enhance your WiFi experience with the Netgear mesh extender, which expands network coverage and eliminates dead zones. Connect the mesh extender to your main router to enjoy seamless internet access throughout your home. In this article, we will guide you to connect Netgear mesh extender to Asus router. Follow these steps to complete the Netgear WiFi extender setup and ensure reliable internet connectivity.

Let’s Connect Netgear Mesh Extender to Asus Router

A mesh extender serves as both a client device to the main router and an Access Point for other devices. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between the WiFi router and devices located outside the router’s range.

 Method 1: Using Web Interface

1. Position the mesh extender in the same room as the router during the initial connection.

2. Power on the router first and let it fully boot up.

3. Power on the WiFi mesh extender and allow it to complete the boot process.

4. Connect your computer to the extender’s network (Netgear_EXT, default network name).

5. Open a web browser and navigate to mywifiext.net to access the Netgear extender setup page.

6. Follow the setup prompts displayed on your computer screen to establish the connection.

 Method 2: WPS Connection

1. Place the Netgear mesh extender and Asus router close to each other.

2. Power on both devices and wait for them to fully boot up.

3. Press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED blinks.

4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the router.

5. The WPS LED should light up, indicating a successful connection.

Here’s the process to connect Netgear mesh extender to Asus router using the WPS buttons on both devices.

Note: Alternatively, you have the option to utilize the Nighthawk app for the connection and extender setup. Simply install the mobile app, connect your phone to the extender’s network, and follow the setup prompts within the app.

 Post-Connection Steps

Once the devices are connected, move the extender away from the router to extend network signals effectively.

1. Unplug the Netgear mesh extender and place it halfway between the Asus router and the area with poor or no internet signals.

2. Power it up and observe the Router Link LED. A white light indicates a good connection, while red or amber signals a poor connection.

3. If the LED does not turn white, move the extender closer to the router and check the connection.

Now, your Netgear mesh extender is ready to expand the network coverage of the router. Connect your client devices to its network and enjoy improved WiFi throughout your home.

Final Considerations

After completing the Netgear mesh extender setup, you can enable the One WiFi Name feature via mywifiext.local, using the same network name as the router. This creates a virtual WiFi mesh network. Alternatively, you can disable this feature, resulting in different SSIDs for the router and extender.

This guide provides comprehensive steps on how to connect Netgear mesh extender to Asus router, ensuring you eliminate WiFi dead spots in your home.

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