Netgear EX6400v3 Setup
The Netgear EX6400v3 Setup is a simple device to connect to your current router and create a mesh network. It implies that you can configure the range extender to operate with the same WiFi configurations as your router, if that makes you comfortable. But in order to do this, you must activate a feature known as One WiFi Name. We hope that this page will help you better understand how to set up the Netgear EX6400v3 utilizing the WPS technique, the Nighthawk app, and the 192.168.1.250 IP.
Before You Set Up Netgear EX6400v3
We want you to be aware that the Netgear EX6400v3 extender can function both as an extender and as an access point before you install it. Extender is the default operating mode, thus before beginning the setup procedure, make sure the device’s mode selection button is in the EXTENDER position.
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How to Complete Netgear EX6400v3 Setup?
Using Nighthawk App:
- After the EX6400v3 extender is within 8 feet of your primary router, turn it on.
- Connect your phone to Netgear_EXT once the LED lights become green.
- If you haven’t installed the Nighthawk app yet, launch it now.
- Sign up for a Netgear account. If you’re a new user, you may also register for an account.
- To finish the setup process, adhere to the directions that show on the screen.
Via WPS Method:
- Retain your WiFi extender and primary router in the same room.
- Turn on the extender now, and allow the LED lights to stabilize.
- Locate and push the WPS button on the EX6400v3 extender.
- The WPS button on the primary router must be pressed within the following two minutes.
- The Netgear EX6400v3 will be finished as soon as the WPS light stabilizes.
In this manner, the Nighthawk mobile app and the WPS technique can be used to install the extender. If you are unable to finish the configuration, you should reset your Netgear WiFi extender and use the Netgear Installation Assistant to set it up. The next section contains the steps.
EX6400v3 Setup via Netgear Installation Assistant (192.168.1.250)
To learn how to set up your device manually or with the help of the Netgear Installation Assistant, follow the instructions provided below. For that, you’ll need the EX6400v3 extender’s default WiFi password and SSID. You can take note of them by looking at the label on your extender.
- Place both devices closer together and turn on the Netgear extender first, then the router.
- Make sure that the switch for the mode selector is in the extended position.
- Link your computer to the default EX6400v3 Netgear_EXT network.
- Launch a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.250, which is the default IP.
- You will then be asked to accept the Terms and Conditions.
- There will be a network scan where you may choose which network to expand.
- network expansion planned
- Once the network has been chosen, enter the WiFi password.
- Indicate the WiFi network configuration. You can also decide to maintain the same WiFi settings on the extension as on the primary router.
- Save the modifications.
- Give yourself an admin password if asked.
- At last, the Netgear EX6400v3 extender’s settings and Internet status will be displayed by the wizard.
- The setup procedure is finished if the Internet Status is Connected.
You can finish configuring the Netgear EX6400v3 in this manner. Try mywifiext.net if the IP does not work for you. You can then proceed to upgrading its firmware after that. For instructions on installing the most recent firmware version on the extender, see the following section.
How to Update Netgear EX6400v3 Firmware?
How to Reset Ex6400v3 Mesh WiFi Extender?
The firmware is an application that is built into the extender’s hardware and regulates its general operation. Your extender may not function as intended if you do not update it. The extender’s firmware can be updated as follows:
- Open a web browser on the computer that is linked to your mesh extender.
- Visit mywifiext.net if you’re on a Windows computer.
- If your device is running Linux or Mac OS X, use the IP address mywifiext.local.
- Enter the relevant login information for your EX6400v3 mesh WiFi extender when the login page appears.
- Firmware Update can be selected from the Menu.
- Click on Check Online.
- You should upgrade the firmware by following the on-screen instructions if a new version is available.
The instructions that follow will let you reset the mesh extender. In the event that you are having trouble using the extender, you can perform a factory reset.
- Make sure the extender is plugged in all the way.
- Find the button marked “Factory Reset.”
- Now, use a paper clip or another pointed instrument to press the button.
- After seven seconds, let go of the button.
- It resets the mesh extender.
It is advised that you restart the setup steps and get your device up and running if the mesh extender resets to the factory default configuration.