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With Netgear AC1200 setup, users can achieve wider wifi coverage for their smart gadgets. Further this magical range extender, effectively eliminates the dead zones and also cancels out other connectivity issues like poor signal strength or intermittent connections. But for fetching all these benefits the right setup is important. Therefore, in this guide, we'll be sharing the detailed and step by step Netgear AC1200 setup process.
The Netgear AC1200 setup steps are neither complex nor difficult to perform. Rather the non-tech individuals can also perform it with complete ease.
After careful unboxing of the AC1200 range extender, place it extremely close to the host router. This proximity is essential only during the initial setup.
Now activate the AC1200 by plugging it into a vacant power outlet. Turn it on. Thereafter, check the status of the power LED. It should be lit with green color on it. In case there is no light, then push the power On/Off switch.
Moving further, fetch any smart gadget. You can use your smartphone, PC, laptop or for that matter even your iPad. Move to its wifi settings. Turn on wifi. You'll see a complete list of active wifi networks. In the lost search for Netgear_EXT. As you find it, connect to it.
After performing the previous step, on the same device open any internet browser. Be mindful that your browser’s caches and cookies should be all clear. Next, the browser should run on its latest version. Otherwise you might face issues with completing the Netgear AC1200 setup.
Now move to the address bar. In it consciously fill up www.mywifiext.net. Press Enter. As you do so, the Netgear Installation assistant pops on your screen. Finally, follow the on-screen prompts one by one and complete the setup. Also, do not forget to update the firmware if any, otherwise the AC1200 setup won't function to its complete capability.
Finally, detach the Netgear AC1200 setup from the existing outlet. Move it to a place where you require extended coverage. For proper placement consider these points:
Firstly place the AC1200 midway from the host router and the area of concern.
Next, remove all the electronic and metal objects if any in the close premises of the AC1200. As these objects can interfere with the signals of the Netgear AC1200 setup.
Further, do not place the range extender behind heavy furniture sets, in between thick walls and in a close box. Rather place it in a well-ventilated area.
Finally, reactivate the Netgear AC1200 setup. Let the power LED depict a green light. Then check the router LED to know whether the connection between the host router and the AC1200 is perfect or not. If the Router LED is lit up with a green color, then rest easy knowing the placement is perfect. But in case it is lit up with any other color, then move the AC1200 closer to the host router.
Thereafter, connect your smart gadget to the new network and test the connection.
To know whether the device has proper connection to the Netgear AC1200 setup, check the device LED. If it's green, you have done a great job with the setup. If it's red then the device is not receiving the signals from the AC1200 extender. To rectify, move your smart gadget closer to the range extender or vica-versa.
The above Netgear AC1200 setup steps are little time consuming, users who want quick setup can use the WPS method.
✓ Just like the web based setup method, place the AC1200 range extender in close proximity to the host router.
✓ Activate it by plugging in an active wall socket. Turn on the power button. Wait for at least two minutes. As the extender takes time to boot up. As you see a green light, you can move forward to the next step.
✓ Now, push the WPS button from the side panel of Netgear AC1200. Turn to the host router, make sure it is active. Then push the WPS button on it as well.
✓ As you do the above step properly, you'll see the WPS LED will start blinking green. It indicates that the WPS connection is in progress. As the Netgear AC1200 setup using WPS method completes, the LED will stop blinking green, rather it will solidify in a green color.
✓ Finally, disconnect the repeater from the existing power outlet. Follow the same placement tips as mentioned above and relocate it to the required location. Lastly, the aim is to turn the device LED, router LED and power LED in a solid green color. This will happen when the placement is extremely perfect. So be mindful that the placement matters.
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