Frequently changing the password is the best technique to secure the home network according to technical experts. If you haven’t changed the password after performing the Netgear WiFi extender setup then we recommend you change the password as soon as you can. However, if you don’t know about the process then don’t panic, just read the article to change the password in less time. In this post, we will give you step-by-step instructions for changing the extender password via the Netgear Genie login portal.
Important Requirements to Change Netgear Extender Password
First, we want to prepare some important things that you need while changing the Netgear extender password. All the requirements are mentioned below, so walk through them properly.
- Good speed of the internet
- Default credentials of your extender.
- Need default web address.
- Updated internet browser
- A system like computer or laptop
Thus, these are the important things that you need to prepare before performing the password change process. Now let’s dig into the process to change the Netgear extender password.
Steps to Change Netgear Extender Password
There are a few steps that you need to perform to change the extender password. You can change the password on your own. You just need to follow the steps mentioned in this section.
Step 1- Power on Netgear Extender
The foremost thing you need to do is power on the extender. Put the extender power adapter into the wall.
Note: make sure you use the non-damaged power socket, as it is very important to give fluctuation-free electricity to the extender for better outcomes.
Step 2 – Connect the Extender and Router
Now, you need to make the connection between the Netgear extender and host router through wireless mode or Ethernet mode. It depends on your choice what mode you will choose. But, you need to make sure that both devices communicate properly. Moreover, the name of the wireless network of Netgear is Netgear_ext.
We recommend you use the Ethernet cable for getting the best results. As internet signals travel easily in the Ethernet cable and there are fewer chances of network dropping.
Step 3 – Turn on System and Access Netgear Login Page
Switch on your computer properly. You can also use the laptop if you have a laptop instead. You need to clear the background activities of your device. This is because background activities create issues sometimes.
Open the internet browser on your computer. Ensure that the internet should be running on the latest version. If you use an outdated web browser then we recommend you update it as soon as you can. You also need to clear the cache and cookies from the browser for the best results.
Step 5 – Insert the Web Address
Insert the web address into the address bar. Please do not make typing mistakes while inserting the web browser into the address bar. Press Enter Key.
However, if you do not remember your device’s default address then you can take the help of the Netgear user manual. In the user manual, you get all the default information.
Step 6 – Login to Netgear Extender
You will see the login panel of Netgear extender; here you need to put the default username and password respectively. Click on the Log In button.
Step 7 – Change the Password
Now, you need to follow some sub-steps on the Netgear extender setup wizard to change the password.
- Go to the Management Settings
- Select the Administration
- You will see the change password option click on it
- Change password panel will open.
- Three fields are open in front of you.
- Here, you need to fill in the default password one time and two-time the new password.
- Click on the Save button
- Your Netgear extender password has been successfully changed.
Thus, this is how you can change your device password.
The Conclusion
Now, you know how you can configure your Netgear extender password hassle-free. You can also change the settings of the extender according to your comfort to enjoy the extender services.