The Netgear extender can easily be installed in your home, which you can do by using your phone. You just have to download the Netgear Nighthawk app in your phone.
We have given information about how to download the app and how to use to initiate Netgear extender setup wizard. We have also provide features information of the app.
How to Download Netgear Nighthawk App in Phone?
You can easily download the Netgear Nighthawk app in your internet device with the help of below given steps.
iPhone
- If you are an iPhone user, then you have to connect it to the router and go to the App Store.
- Search the app by typing the Netgear Nighthawk app in the search bar, you will reach to the app download page.
- Here, you have to tap on the Get button to start the installation process.
Smartphone
- If you are a Smartphone user then choose the Play Store app in your phone which should be connected to the internet.
- Search the app by Netgear Nighthawk app in the search bar, you will reach to the app download page.
- Here, you have to tap on the Install button to start the installation process.
Have a look how you can setup the Netgear WiFi range extender with the help of the app as well as mywifiext window.
How to Setup Netgear Extender with Nighthawk App?
To setup, you can use the computer to reach to interface using IP address 192.168.1.250 or URL http://mywifiext.net in browser. But majorly users use the app in the phone to setup or configure the extender.
Via App
Connect the phone to the extender by using SSID details. Open the Netgear Nighthawk app and log in to the interface. By reaching to the app, you have to adjust the extender settings. You must set the frequency, WiFi password, network name and admin credentials of the extender.
Via Browser
Connect the computer to the extender using LAN cable. Open any updated browser in the computer and log in to the interface. You have to search the URL mywifiext.net or IP address 192.168.1.250. The screen will take you to the login page where you have to enter the username and password and reach to the interface.
Here you can adjust frequency, WiFi password, network name and admin credentials of the extender.
Quick Tip: make sure that the router is configured by accessing the interface with its IP address like 192.168.1.1.
Now, have a look some of the features that the Netgear Nighthawk app provides to its users.
What Features Nighthawk App Provide to Users?
There so many features that Nighthawk app provides to the users, let’s take a close look at them;
Easy Setup
With the help of the Nighthawk app it is easy to connect with home network. Other wireless connection in between the router and extender, the app help to set the frequency bands according to area.
Automatic Updates
One other feature of the app is that it auto update the device. to make it stop, you have to go into the app in phone. Select More> Update> search for new firmware version and update if available.
Connect Other Devices
Also, you can connect more extender to the Nighthawk extender to extend the WiFi signals in your home. it also is possible with the help of Netegar Nighthawk app.
Parent Control
The parent control feature is also available in the Nighthawk app. with this feature; you can save you child or any other family member to the ban websites.
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Here, you have read about the Netgear Nighthawk app, how you can use it to setup extender, what the features it provide to the users.