Netgear Genie smart setup is a web-interface for Netgear users that is accessible from PC, mobile, and tablet. You can log in to the Genie setup page and by implementing the simple instructions, you can set up the range extender.
The steps to log in to the Netgear Genie smart setup wizard page are:
- Turn on the range extender and wait for the power LED to get stable.
- From your laptop or smart devices, search for the SSID named Net_ext.
- If you are going to open from the windows computer, then connect the extender to it and wait for the browser to automatically open the Netgear Genie page.
- If you fail to open the page on your Mac device, then enter the same address with local as a prefix.
- Netgear Genie will search for the available networks and connect to the extender.
- Click ‘Continue’.
- Enter the security key for the Netgear Genie login. Now, select the frequency band either 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz depending on the extender, which one it supports.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup procedure.
- Tap ‘Finish’ once the setup is complete.
Try connecting the wireless devices to the extender. You can now manage, control and repair the extender from the smartphone itself. If you are getting any problem, you can get in touch with the range extender experts.