Step 3: Launch a web browser and enter your router's IP Address or '192.168.1.1' in the Address bar. To learn how to check the IP Address of your Linksys router, click here. NOTE: If your computer has defined a default startup web page on your browser, the dialog box asking for a username and password will automatically appear.
Will a NETGEAR wireless extender work with my existing router? In general, NETGEAR wireless extenders are 'universal' extenders. This means that they are compatible with the vast majority of wireless routers on the market, whether purchased separately or provided by an ISP. Some important considerations regarding compatibility of wireless range extenders: Some Wi-Fi extenders operate on both the 2.4GHz band and the 5GHz band. If your Wi-Fi router only supports 2.4GHz, the extender can of course still be used, but performance may vary depending on which band is used.
Make sure to purchase the version intended for your region, to ensure compatibility with power standard and power connections and local regulations. Where should I place my range extender? The ideal location to place the Extender is half-way between your wireless router and your computer, but the extender MUST be within the wireless range of the wireless router. For more information, see. What do I do if I am having trouble logging into my wireless range extender?
To troubleshoot problems with extender log in, see. How do I log into my Nighthawk Tri-band WiFi range extender?
For detailed instructions on Nighthawk Tri-band extender log in, see. How do I setup my WiFi range extender? For setup instructions on various NETGEAR models, see. Where can I find videos on range extender setup? See the following YouTube videos for range extender setup and installation:. Where can I find troubleshooting information for my range extender? For troubleshooting guidance on various NETGEAR models, see.
What are the default user name and password to log in to the extender's settings page (www.mywifiext.net)? You can use the following to log in: Username: admin Password: password Installation setup keeps asking me for my wireless password and I am sure I have entered the correct password. What can I do?. It is likely that your extender is placed at the borderline of the signal range covered by your main WiFi router. Moving your extender closer to the main WiFi router will most likely resolve this.
If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct field. Why do I need to always have the latest firmware on my NETGEAR product? Having the latest firmware will help increase the stability, functionality and performance of your product. The new and most up-to-date firmware will likely correct issues as well as potentially add new and improved features to the product. For more information, see. I connected to NETGEAREXT and launched a browser. Why am I unable to see NETGEAR genie?
First, make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (not set to static IP). Second, make sure that the Wireless Device to Extender light is solid green and you have a valid IP address. Finally, relaunch the browser and enter or the extenders default IP. What can I do if the extender disconnects when connecting to the main router during setup?
Try to change the wireless settings of the main router. You can also try re-flashing the firmware of the router and the extender.
My Router security is WEP, can I use WPS method to connect my Range Extender to my Router network? WPS supports WPA/WPA2 security, if your Router is using WEP security you will need to walk through the Extender Genie setup. Can I add more than one Range Extender to my Router network? You can have more than one Extender connection to your Router network, however you cannot daisy chain your additional Extenders.
Daisy chaining is not officially supported and will affect performance for client devices connected to the second Extender in the chain. I reserved some IP addresses for some devices on my router but devices no longer work when I connect them to the extender. What can I do? The first 3 bytes of MAC address is translated into 02:0F:B5 as mentioned above. Please log into router and add translated MAC addresses into IP reservation list. My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender.
I cannot access the extender anymore. What can I do? The extender cannot check to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. If you entered the wrong passphrase, your wireless device is not able to get the IP address from the extender.
You must reset the extender to the factory defaults to get the IP address back. I have completed the Installation Wizard, but my wireless devices cannot get the IP address from the extender. What should I do? Make sure that the passphrase you entered on your wireless device is correct, and power cycle the extender and your router. If your device is still not able to get the IP address:. Move the extender closer to your router, and move your wireless device closer to the extender.
Disable the wireless interface and enable it again to see if your wireless device can get the IP address. If your router has a MAC filter (wireless access control), disable it and follow the FAQ to add the device’s MAC address to your router.
I have enabled a wireless MAC filter (wireless access control) on my router. What should I do when installing the extender? The wireless device MAC address is translated to another MAC address when the wireless device connects to the extender. To allow the wireless device to connect, you must add the translated MAC address into the router. To get the translated MAC address:.
Disable the MAC filter on your router. Power on the extender and connect desired wireless devices to the extender. Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. Log in to your router and check the connected devices on the Attached Devices screen. Add all MAC addresses including Virtual MAC (begins with 02:0F:B5) into your router’s MAC filter table. Enable MAC filtering on your router. How do I get the best performance from my Nighthawk Tri-band WiFi Range Extender?
Follow these tips to get the best performance from your range extender:. Select a higher wireless channel on your router. We recommend using channels 149–165. For more information, see.
Enable One WiFi Name. For more information, see. Enable the 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi radios on your router.
Place your extender about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. For more information, see. GearHead Support for Home Users GearHead Support is a technical support service for NETGEAR devices and all other connected devices in your home. Advanced remote support tools are used to fix issues on any of your devices. The service includes support for the following:.
Desktop and Notebook PCs, Wired and Wireless Routers, Modems, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, USB devices and Sound Cards. Windows Operating Systems (2000, XP or Vista), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Anti-virus and Anti-Spyware: McAfee, Norton, AVG, eTrust and BitDefender.
The WPC11 802.11B card was designed to be used with WEP 64 or 128 bit encryption, and even though WEP can be hacked easier than WPA, WEP encryption will keep 99% of honest people out of your network and is much more secure than an 'open' network. Linksys has a new driver out for the newer more secure WPA encryption but the WPC11 can experience drop outs with WPA and is less stable. Enable 'Data Encryption' on your Linksys router and select 64 bit WEP encryption (64 bit is shorter and easier to remember) and generate a 64 bit WEP key, and make sure its entered into key 1, then write it down for reference, then save settings. Next go to your older laptop with the WPC11 802.11B card and do a site survey (rescan for wireless networks) it should find the same network, but now it requires a key to connect, so enter the WEP key you wrote down from your router and hit ok or save. Now you should have 64 bit WEP encrypted wireless! Windows 7 does support WEP encryption but being newer it tends to like WPA, but should work just fine with WEP, so rescan for wireless networks on the new laptop and enter key to connect, and if all goes well you should be connected 64 bit WEP on Win 7! Best of luck.Bobby.
If you can't get the two blue lights double check your firmware version is 3.04.01, if not update to that firmware version, then unplug and reset and try again. With firmware 3.04.01 I can repeat the steps listed above and it works every time, just make sure encryption is off before using 'autoconfig' otherwise it gives a red light, as the WRE54G will not 'autoconfig' an encrypted connection. Then once you have two blue lights, manually configure your encryption as listed above.
Best of luck, Bobby. To update the firmware you have to hard wire the extender straight to your modem/router using a CAT 5 cable.
There is a port on the WRE54G on the front under a little flip door (well hidden). Once hard wired you can log into the extender at 192.168.1.240 to check settings and update the firmware. (login by leaving username blank, and password 'admin') The firmware I used was for WRE54G V3 and was 3.04.01 and can be downloaded here from Cisco.
The above firmware is for V3 only, if you have V1, or V2 you have to download the firmware for that model. Best of luck, Bobby.
Usually when you experience signal dropout it is caused by another transmitter on the same frequency but in the case of the wireless extender it picks up where the wireless router leaves off in range. My setup has the wireless extender on channel 10 and the wireless router on channel 10 and in Windows 7 only shows one SSID to connect to, but under Linux when I do a site scan I get 2 SSID's of the same name but I know which one is which by the MAC address. You could try switching channels on the wireless extender and the wireless router and see if that works. I have a newer HP dm3 laptop, Dell 8500, and older Toshiba under Linux in our home that all work good and get no signal dropouts now with the extender.
Once you plug up the extender do a another site scan and try connecting again and this time it should connect to the extender. It seems windows 7 connects to the strongest signal under the SSID you assigned to your router and extender and because the name is the same it only shows one SSID under windows 7.
If you are running Windows 7 install the 'Xirrus Wi-fi Monitor' desktop gadget and it will show 2 SSID's and allow you to look at signal strength and frequency, and mac address of each device under windows 7. Best of luck, Bobby. You should not be experiencing signal drop when the WRE54G wireless extender is being used. It 'extends' the range of your wireless router by being on the same frequency and channel.
After extender is plugged up with 2 blue lights 2. Do site scan on all laptop's in home 3. Re-enter the encryption key for all laptops If setup properly this should connect the laptops to the whichever signal is stronger for where they are located in the home in Windows 7. Basically anything that is on the same frequency as your wireless router or extender (2.4ghz) can cause a jamming signal which results in drop outs for your wireless devices.
Here is a short list below.2.4ghz cordless phones.2.4ghz baby monitors.2.4ghz a/v extenders.2.4ghz wireless doorbell.2.4ghz wireless thermometer Best of luck, Bobby.