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Today, here in this post we will give you step to step instructions for setting up the Netgear extender when router SSID is hidden. So let’s start:

Instructions for Setup Netgear Extender When Routers SSID Is Hidden

Plug in your Netgear range extender into the power outlet, and wait until it turns completely ON.
Make sure you place your extender and wifi router in same room.
Launch any web browser like Google Chrome, Firebox, Internet Explorer or Safari within your device, whether it’s a computer or laptop.
Make sure you have two browser installed in your computer or laptop. So, in case you get any issue due to web browser while setting up Netgear extender then you can easily to switch to another web browser.
Type http www mywifiext net into the address bar of web browser and press ENTER, and wait until the new extender setup page will appear.
On the Netgear genie setup page, just click on the wifi range extender option.
In your existing wifi networks list, you will not be able to find your hidden SSID Network.
Click on manually input wireless SSID and then press next.
On the next setup, page enter your router SSID password and click next.
The setup will ask again you to enter your SSID and password for your range extender network.
Now, select the devices that you want to connect with your extender wifi network and tap continue.
By following these simple steps, you can easily setup Netgear extender if the router’s SSID is hidden. Somehow, if the problem continues to exist, then feel free to get in touch with my WiFi Ext Fix experts.

There are two methods to configure the AC1200 range extender. One is through WPS and another one through the browser. Today we will discuss the latter one for the setup of the extender. Read all the steps carefully.

Steps to set up the range extender AC1200

Connect the range extender to the power outlet and wait for the LED to turn green.
Using the computer or tablet to connect to the Netgear Extender SSID. You can also use the wired computer to install the extender. For this, you need an Ethernet cable to connect between the computer and the extender.
Once the device is connected, you will find the device LED will turn on to the solid green.
Click on the Netgear AC1200 wifi range extender setup link.
Complete the ‘Extender setup’ screen and press ‘Next’.
Tap ‘Wi-Fi range extender’.
Select the wireless network you would like to extend and click ‘Next’.
Enter the password and tap ‘Next’.
Enter the preferred network name and the security settings.
Click ‘Next’. If you want to use a different key for your extender, then select the preferred security type.
Click the extender to the wireless device and press ‘Continue’.
Your device is now configured as a wireless range extender. Click to go to the registration part.
Tap ‘Finish’ after completing the registration. If you want, you can skip the registration for a while.

This is how you can perform the setup via Genie setup assistant. If you want to use the WPS key method for configuring the range extender on the existing network, then the steps are different which we have discussed in the blog post separately. If you find any problem in configuring the extender using the installation assistant, then get in touch with the experts available 24×7. You need to simply enter your query in the form, rest our team will guide you in fixing the problem.