Steps to Change SSID and Login Password for Netgear WiFi Extender

In case you wish to safeguard your Netgear WiFi extender for any type of insecure access, you have to ensure that the SSID and password must be changed for your device. Though it becomes very easy to perform Netgear extender setup with the default credentials, yet it is important to change them to something else for the security point of view. 

Many users are unaware of the fact that anyone who is within the range of your wireless network will be easily able to find out the password. As soon as they get to know the default credentials, they can make changes in the settings (without your knowledge) and even stop you from your accessing your own wireless network.

Hence, it is strongly recommended to change the SSID and password of your network. This can be done via mywifiext.net web address. Well, it is just a tip of the iceberg. To know the complete process of how to change the default network name and password, read this tutorial until the end. Let’s get started.

First of all, we want to ask a question from you i.e. do you know what is SSID?

If you don’t know, fret not. Millions of computer users are not aware of the term either, and that’s completely ok.

Experts’ Tip: If you don’t know what the default SSID and password of your network is, you can check Netgear WiFi range extender manual to find out the details.

Talking in a layman’s language, SSID is a technical term used for the network name. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. People generally come across an SSID most often when they are making use of a mobile device to connect to a WiFi network.

Let’s understand this with an example: if you take your laptop to a restaurant, hotel or a café and try to connect to a local WiFi, the screen will show a list of SSIDs. It means the names of all the networks which are within the range of your device. All you have to do is simply choose the name of restaurant, hotel or café network and type the password to connect. It is similar to that you connect to a network during new extender setup.

So this sets your way on the front line.

To be more precise, SSIDs can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long. Almost all extender and router manufacturers set up their devices to utilize a generic name by default. So security experts suggest to change the default network and password.

Now, without making you wait more, let’s come to our question i.e. how to change SSID and password for your Netgear WiFi range extender. Read on.

As we mentioned earlier, this can be done by accessing www.mywifiext.net webpage.

Here are the complete steps to change the SSID as well as login password for your Netgear wireless range extender:

Step-1: First and foremost, there is need to connect your Netgear extender to a computer system using either wireless or wired connections.

Step-2: When the extender and computer system has connected to each other, apply a proper (constant) power supply to both of the gadgets.

Step-3: Make sure to access a high-speed internet connection on your computer. For this, click on the network icon and select an available WiFi network (it must not be a neighboring network) to connect.

Step-4: Now, you are all set to access mywifiext.net login page.

Step-5: To do so, open a web browser on your computer and head over to mywifiext.net setup webpage.

Step-6: Enter the user ID and passphrase in the provided boxes.

Step-7: Next, the Netgear genie setup page will appear in front of you.

Step-8: Go to wireless settings section once you are on the mywifiext.net local webpage.

Step-9: Enter a new name of your network you want to keep.

Step-10: In the passphrase field, specify a new passcode for accessing mywifiext page.

Step-11: Don’t forget to save the settings made by you before leaving the page.

And there you go! With these simple steps mentioned above, you can easily change the SSID or network name along with the password for your Netgear extender. In case you are looking for any type of technical assistance, bear in mind to call our proficient technicians at toll-free 1-888-674-6890 and ask them for Netgear extender support.