Netgear Wi-Fi extenders can be updated quickly; there are three methods for installing the latest firmware: manually, via Netgear Genie Wizard and via Nighthawk App. This guide explains how to update your Netgear extender using each method. Also, at the end of the post, you will learn a few tips to make the firmware update error-free.
How to Update Netgear
Extender Manually?
1. Connect PC to Extender
Start by connecting PC
to WiFi extender via SSID or LAN cable. Go into the PC’s Wi-Fi Settings and
choose the extender’s WiFi network name. Connect it by typing the security key.
2. Download Latest Firmware
Go into the web
browser and search MYNETGEAR. Choose the first result you see. Enter your
account details and access the dashboard. Open the Support tab and click on
Firmware. Search your specific model and download the latest version in your
PC.
3. Access to Netgear Genie
After downloading the
file, access the Netgear Genie interface in connected PC. Visit the
mywifiext.net and access the dashboard like you have done at the time of
Netgear WiFi extender setup. Go into the settings and select the Firmware tab.
4. Update Firmware
Paste the downloaded
Firmware file here by clicking ‘Browse’ button. Then, click INSTALL button. Wait
until the process completes to 100%. After that, click ‘Reboot’. In a few minutes,
the extender starts again. Now, you can connect to the updated extender.
Besides manual method to update your
Netgear extender, there’s one more way to update it that doesn’t require you to
login to your MyNETGEAR account.
How to Update
Netgear Extender Firmware in Genie?
1. Access Netgear Genie Wizard
Connect PC to extender
network and reach mywifiext login page in PC’s browser by using mywifiext.net
or 192.168.1.250. Enter the admin credentials and access the Genie wizard. If
you haven’t changed any Netgear WiFi extender setup default admin credentials.
2. Check for Latest Update
Go into the Settings
and choose the Firmware Update tab. If you can’t find the settings, then
navigate Maintenance and select Firmware Update. Here, click Check Online or
Check button to find the latest version of extender firmware.
3. Update Firmware
If the firmware update
is available, click DOWNLOAD. A file will start downloading and after that
paste the file in the same tab and choose INSTALL button. The Update process
will start, but wait until the process reaches 100%.
Click UPDATE button to
restart the device and after few minutes you can connect to updated extender
network.
You can enable automatic updates for your
Netgear extender through the Nighthawk app on your phone.
How to Set “Netgear Extender Update” Automatically?
Download Netgear
Nighthawk App
If you don’t have the
Netgear Nighthawk app in your mobile phone, download it from the Play Store or
App Store. Then create Netgear account on the app by signing up. You have to provide
Email ID, name and password to sign up into the app. A verification code will
be sent to your registered email. By using that code, you will able to create
the account and access to the app.
Open and Access
Nighthawk App
If you have already
installed the app and have Netgear account, then open the app and access it by
using the admin credentials. In the dashboard, tap ‘Extenders’ option to open
the product management.
Set to Auto Updates
Tap Network Map icon
and then select the extender image to open the settings. Tap three dots on the
top of the screen. Choose ‘Update’ option. Check the automatic updates option.
Your extender is now set for automatic
updates. It will update itself whenever a new firmware is available.
Troubleshooting Tips
· You must use an updated web browser with
disabled ad-blocker feature to update Netgear WiFi extender firmware.
· Never turn off your WiFi extender or PC during
the firmware update of the Netgear extender.
· To download the firmware file, the computer
must be connected to the internet, so be sure your extender is connected to the
router and receiving internet.
· Make sure PC is connected to WiFi extender
network, because you can reach mywifiext interface login page only when your
device is connected to extender’s network.
· Reset the extender if update keeps on getting
stuck and unable to complete the process to 100%.
Let’s learn quickly
how to reset Netgear extender.
How to Reset Netgear
Extender?
To reset the extender, press and hold the
RESET pinhole button with a paperclip or pen for approximately 10 seconds.
Release the button to initiate the reset. After the reset, you must do the Netgear WiFi extender setup process again.
Conclusion
Updating your Netgear Wi-Fi extender's
firmware is an easy process, typically completed within minutes. We've
explained three simple methods for downloading and installing the latest firmware
update successfully.