How do I set up my NETGEAR WiFi range extender? – mywifiext.net

How do I set up my NETGEAR WiFi range extender?
How do I set up my NETGEAR WiFi range extender?

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How to set up a Netgear ac750 Wi-fi extender in your main network?

The setup process of the range extender includes the installation and the configuration process. During the installation process of the mywifiext.net device, a user has to perform the connection between the range extender and the router, the network of which you want to extend. After you get successfully connected to your router, you have to perform the configuration in your range extender through the web browser.

Steps to setup Netgear ac750 Wi-fi extender in your main network

  1. Power on your range extender by plugging it directly into an electric outlet.
  2. Turn on the Power switch with which you have connected the range extender then press the Power button on your range extender.
  3. Now, wait for a few minutes to allow the Power LED of your extender to turn amber then green.
  4. As soon as your Netgear ac750 range extender gets successfully turned on, start the connection process.
  5. To start the WPS connection method, press the WPS button located on the side of your range extender. The WPS signal LED starts blinking on your range extender.
  6. Now go to your router and press the WPS button of it within 120 seconds. In case, you fail to press the WPS button of your router within 2 minutes, you have to recreate the connection between your range extender and the router.
  7. When the connection between your range extender and the router gets established, the WPS signal LED on your extender turns solid green.
  8. Go to your computer and open the Wi-fi list from the title bar of the desktop screen.
  9. Connect to the default Network name given on the product label of your range extender. Type down the default Wi-fi password on the required field to get successfully connected to your range extender.
  10. When you successfully connect to the range extender, unplug your extender and move it to the location where you want to fix it.

Note: Before performing the WPS connection method to perform the mywifiext.net setup process, you need to check that the router with which you want to connect your extender is even having the WPS button or not. You won’t be able to establish the WPS connection if your router is not having the WPS button in it.

How to configure your Netgear ac750 range extender?

The configuration process of the extender includes adjusting the settings within your extender that allow a user to operate their device according to their requirements. The more optimal your configuration will be, the more will be the performance of your range extender. You need to interact with the mywifiext.net interface to perform the configuration process in your range extender.

Steps to configure the Netgear ac750 range extender through the web browser method

  1. Launch a browser on your computer with which you want to configure your Netgear ac750 range extender.
  2. Go to the address bar of your browser and type www.mywifiext.net as the URL of your browser. Hit the enter button the default Netgear extender login screen appears on the window.
  3. In case you are encountering an error when interacting with the setup wizard of your range extender, you can also type the LAN IP address of your range extender on the web address of your browser. The IP address of your range extender is 192.168.1.250.
  4. If it's the first time you are interacting with the interface of your range extender, the Extender setup page displays on your screen.
  5. To start the setup process, click on the New Extender setup option. To create your account click on the Create Account page.
  6. Complete the required fields for creating your account then click on the Next button.
  7. Now, select the country and region from where you want to operate your Netgear ac750 range extender.
  8. Click on the Next button then click on the scan button to start the scanning process for the available Wi-fi network near your computer.
  9. Select the Wi-fi network that you want to extend through the list being displayed on your screen. Click on the Next button.
  10. Do it to both the Wi-fi bands if you want to extend both the frequency bands of your network.
  11. Type down the existing Wi-fi password in the Network key field to connect to your local network.
  12. Click on the Next button. Set the wireless credentials on the next window for the new extender in your network. Type a unique SSID name and a Wi-fi password for the extended network then click on the Next button.
  13. You can also use the Wi-fi network manager to connect to the extended Wi-fi network. Click on the continue button to carry on the process.
  14. A message gets displayed on your screen that your extender is connected to the new extended network. Click on the Next option and the registration page displays on your screen.
  15. Complete the registration field then click on the Finish button to complete the setup process.

Note: To determine an optimal place for your range extender you can also use the signal LED of your device located on its side panel. If the signal LED turns amber it means your extender is in a sufficient range with the router, the network of which you want to extend. If the signal LED turns red it means you need to bring your extender closer to your router to provide better signals to your router.

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Why is my brother printer offline?

Why is my brother printer offline
Why is my brother printer offline

Your Brother printer could emerge offline if it is unable to communicate with the computer. It can be very annoying to see your Brother printer offline when you attempt to print something urgently.

In Brother printers, the offline error happens once in a while. Here, we have explained ‘why is my brother printer offline and its troubleshooting’ for both Windows and Mac operating systems.

A printer going offline error occurs due to fluctuating conditions, especially the Wi-Fi, connectivity, and power supply problems. Brother printer offline is no exemption as it also has its part of issues. Printer issues can be due to overload, or possibly it may be a problem with the driver, or the network may be experiencing some connectivity problems, and, also loose connection might be the reason. Printers are sensitive devices that react and send a ‘printer offline’ message even when there is only a little deviation in the power supply.

Why does my Brother printer keep saying offline?

  • Inappropriately attached cables at either your computer or printer side.
  • Brother printer’s default status gets set to offline.
  • Brother printer spooler service is not working accurately.
  • Wrong installations or out-of-date Brother printer drivers.
  • Interruptions in PC to computer communication.
  • Paper jam problems with Brother printer.
  • Ink toner blockage.
  • If the printers ‘ use offline mode’ is chosen, it may also display the offline error message.
  • Issues and incompatibility with the latest updates on your computer system.
  • Viruses or Malware attacks problems with your system.
  • Any additional software issues.

How do I login to my Netgear router?

For Windows

(Windows): Make sure your Brother printer gets set as the default printer:-

Initiate the printers folder and make sure there is a checkmark on your Brother printer's icon:

(Windows 8 or following):

  • Launch the Control Panel.
  • Tap on the Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers fields displayed on the screen.

(For Windows 7):

  • Hit Start > Devices and Printers.

If in case the checkmark is not present on your Brother printer, then right-click the icon for your Brother printer and choose Set as default printer.

(Windows): Eliminate all print jobs from the Devices and Printers screen:-

(Windows 7 or succeeding):
For this, Right-click the icon for your Brother printer> See what's printing> Printer> Cancel All Documents.

If Cancel All Documents greyed out, then click Open As Administrator. Type in the password for an administrator and hit Yes.

 (Windows): Check the Brother printer status in the Devices and Printers screen:-

If the printer status shows Offline -

(Windows 7 or later):

Right-click on the icon available for your Brother printer> See what's printing> Printer> Use Printer Offline (get rid of the checkmark).

If Use Printer Offline greyed out, then hit Open As Administrator, next enter your administrator password, and then hit Yes.

If the printer status shows Paused -

(Windows 7 or next):

You need to Right-click the icon available for your Brother printer> See what's printing> Printer> Pause Printing (eliminate the checkmark).

If Pause printing greyed out, click Open As Administrator and enter the password for an administrator, and then click Yes.

If a copy of your Brother printer's icon listed in the Devices and Printers (For instance:- Brother XXX-XXXX (Copy 1)):-

A copy of your Brother printer with the same printer name may get generated if you:

  • Connected the Brother printer to a separate USB port on your computer.
  • Installed the same Brother printer driver several times on the device.

It may lead to some copies of your printer driver not working accurately. For printing, choose a printer driver that you know is running.

For checking which printer driver is running, you need to perform the following:

  • Switch ON the Brother printer. If any other devices are connected, then only turn the Brother printer ON that you want to use.
  • Initiate the Brother printers folder:
  • (Windows 8 or following):
    • Launch the Control Panel.
    • Hit Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
  • (Windows 7)
    • Hit Start > Devices and Printers.
  • Hover the cursor over the Brother printer icon till the printer status pop-up emerges.

If the status shows Ready, it indicates that the printer driver is operating correctly. Choose this printer driver while printing.

  • If you want to print using this printer continuously, then right-click on the icon of the printer and choose Set as default printer. The checkmark will arrive on the printer's icon. When you print next, the printer driver will get selected automatically.

 If the issue still persists:-

Verify the solution appropriate for your case:

(For USB connection): You need to follow these steps -

  • Check the status of your Brother printer.
  • Check the connection of your Brother printer and the computer as well.
  • Examine the printer driver settings.
  • Attempt to print from another application.
  • Restart your Brother printer and the computer.
  • Reinstall the printer driver on your device.
  • Make sure that the Device Manager identifies your Brother printer.

(For network connection): Follow these steps -

  • Examine the connection.
  • Restart your router or hub.
  • Examine the Firewall setting.
  •  Download and operate the Network Connection Repair Tool.

For macOS

Make sure you are applying the right Printer Driver for the Brother printer:-

  • Choose the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners.
  • Choose your Brother printer in the Printers section.
  • Verify which printer driver is used, and this is available next to Kind.

If you have chosen the AirPrint printer driver, add the CUPS printer driver to your Mac, as described below.

  1. Got to the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners.
  2. Hit the +
  • Hit the Default icon, positioned at the top of the dialogue box.
  • Select your Brother printer from the Name
  • Make sure that "XXXXXXX + CUPS" gets chosen in the Use list, where XXXXXXX is your printer model name.
  • Tap on Add.
  • Your Brother printer is now available in the Printers segment.
  • Pick Quit System Preferences from the Apple Menu.

If the issue still remains:-

Examine the resolution appropriate in your case:

(For USB connection):  Follow these steps to solve this problem:

  • Verify the status of your Brother printer.
  • Examine the connection between your Brother printer and your computer.
  • Check your Brother printer driver settings.
  • Attempt the printing process from another application.
  • Restart your Brother printer and your computer.
  • Reinstall your Brother printer driver.

(For network connection): Follow these steps to solve this problem:

Examine the connection.

  • Verify the IP Address.
  • Make sure your router supports communication on the network through Bonjour.
  • Restart your router or hub.