Mywifiext.local is a web URL address used for Netgear Extender. If a person wants to login into MAC device, should use this web address.
Updating the firmware on a Netgear extender from a Mac OS is easy.
Here is a step-by-step for you to followed:
1. Download Netgear Extender Firmware:
> Firstly, we need to download the Latest firmware version for
update.
> Open a web browser on a Safari, and go to the Netgear
support.
> You have to search your extender model number. (Your
Model Number is written on the bottom of your extender).
> Once you find your extender model on support page, look for
the “downloads” and from there you can download the latest
version of firmware.
2. Access of admin interface:
> Connect your device to the extender with WiFi or Ethernet.
> Open a web browser and type mywifiext.local or an IP
address 192.168.1.250 in address bar.
> Press Enter to search.
> You are now directed to login page.
Note: Your login Credentials are written in user manual.
3. Netgear Extender Firmware Update Section:
> Go to the “Advanced” tab or section.
> Now select “Administration”, “Extender Update” or
“Firmware Update”. The exact name depends on your
extender model.
4. Upload Netgear Extender Firmware File:
> In the update section of firmware, there will be an option by
“browse” or “choose file”.
> Select that firmware file you downloaded earlier.
5. Start Update:
> After you select a file, click on “Install” button.
> Now, your extender will start updating the process of
firmware.
> It will take few minutes.
Caution: Do not turn off or unplug the extender during this
time.
6. Verification:
> After the extender has restarted, login back into the admin
interface to verify that the firmware version has been
updated.
> Most of the times, this information is available under
“Firmware Update” section.
7. Reconnect Devices:
> Once the update is complete, you need to reconnect your devices.
> You will reconnect your devices to extender’s network which will be shown in the WiFi settings named as Netgear_Ext.
Note: You can also change the SSID name from the interface.
After updating Firmware version, if you fail to connect with Netgear extender. You can follow some of these troubleshooting tips:
Troubleshooting Tips
1. Reboot the Extender
> For reboot, first you have to disconnect the WiFi from all the
devices.
> Now turn off the extender, and wait for few seconds.
> Turn on the extender and now maybe the issue is resolved.
2. Reset Extender
> If issue still continues, try resetting the extender to factory
settings. This can often resolve firmware related issues.
> Press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds until
the white LED blinks.
Following this step may resolve your problem, but it will erase all the data, updates and installation. You have to repeat everything again from installing to updating. And even need to connect all the devices again.
3. Check Power Supply and Connection
> Make sure, the extender is receiving enough power.
A faulty power can cause firmware issue.
> Check your extender is connected properly with your router.
A poor connection can cause firmware updates.
> You should not turn off the extender or disconnect from the
power during the update process.
Conclusion
After taking care of above given points you can update your extender firmware. We have further even discussed about the troubleshooting tips, if firmware update is not installed in extender. Many of the times issue resolves from these troubleshooting tips mentioned above.
