Is Netgear_Ext Not Appearing on Network List? Here’s the Fix!

Have you brought a Netgear wireless range extender? If the answer to the question is yes, then well done! But, what is that? Are you not able to set up the Netgear range extender because Netgear_ext is not showing on network list? Worry not. Follow the hacks given in this post and get to know how the issue at hand can be resolved. Thus, stick to reading.

[Fix] Netgear_Ext Not Appearing on Network List

1. Power Cycle the Netgear Extender

Rebooting, restarting, and power cycling, all these terms mean the same thing, i.e. giving your Netgear Nighthawk extender a fresh start. This is the easiest hack that we recommend to users whenever they get stuck with extender-related issues.

Therefore, take a walk through the following steps in order to give your Netgear range extender a new beginning:

• Locate the power button on your extender.
• Whenever you locate it, press it.
• This will turn off your extender.
• Wait for some time.
• Now, press the power button again.
• This time, your extender will get turned on.

Right after you are done restarting your Netgear extender, try to access Netgear_ext and see if you are able to achieve setup success via 192.168.1.250.

In case you are still stuck with the Netgear_ext not appearing on network list issue, it is recommended that you divert your attention to the next hack.

2. Verify the Ethernet Connection

Have a clear look at the Ethernet cable that has been used by you to connect the Netgear Nighthawk extender and the host router. Hopefully, you won’t find any damage to it. In case, you do, then take our advice and get a new Ethernet cable. For that, you need to get out of your house and go to an electronics shop.

Once you come back, consider creating a finger-tight connection between your devices. By any chance, if you want to avoid the hassle of connecting your devices with a cable, make use of a wireless source of connection.

3. Bring Your Networking Devices Closer

If the distance separating your networking devices is much more than required, then it is quite obvious why you are stuck with the Netgear_ext not appearing on network list issue. Therefore, you are required to pull your wireless devices closer.

However, see to it that they are not kept too close to each other, otherwise, their WiFi signals will clash and cause much more issues for you.

4. Get Rid of WiFi Interference

Are you still a victim of the Netgear_ext not appearing on network list issue? Well, it might be because your extender is kept in a room that is sharing space with one of the following appliances:

• Bluetooth speakers
• Cellular phones
• Washing machines
• Treadmills
• Refrigerators
• Televisions
• Microwave ovens
• Baby monitors

To take care of the problem, it is recommended that you change the location of your Netgear wireless range extender. Make sure that it is also not kept near metal objects.

5. Perform Factory Default Reset

Although one of the aforementioned troubleshooting hacks would have helped you to fix the Netgear_ext not appearing on network list issue, in case it does not, then, this hack will surely be of some assistance to you.

In order to reset your wireless range extender, here are the steps you need to go through:

• Locate the Reset button.
• It will be located on one of the sides of your extender.
• Press it whenever you find it.
• Avoid pressing the WPS button instead of the Reset button.
• Hold on for some time.

As soon as you are done resetting your Netgear extender, you need to set it up again. You can do this by referring to the step-by-step guidelines mentioned in the next section.

Netgear Extender Setup via Manual Method

• Locate a wall socket. Make sure that it is working.
• Plug your Netgear extender into a wall socket.
• Hit the power button.
• Within no time, your extender will get turned on.
• Connect the extender to the router.
• Open a browser on your laptop.
• Visit mywifiext.net.
• Log in to your extender using the Netgear extender login credentials.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to put an end to the setup process.

The Bottom Line

These were the troubleshooting hacks through which resolving the Netgear_ext not appearing on network list issue can be resolved. We expect that the hacks given above will help you to resolve the issue you were facing.