Netgear Nighthawk extenders are great devices that help you connect to the internet easily. They improve your WiFi connection so you can watch online videos and play games without any interruptions. To make sure your WiFi works at its best, you need to access the settings of your Nighthawk extender, and you can only do that by going to the [Mywifiext](https://mywfiixt.net/) web URL.

If you want to learn how to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk extender, keep reading. We have a step-by-step guide for you.

# Steps to Log in to Netgear Nighthawk Extender
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**Turn on your extender**
Plug in your extender and press the Power button to turn it on. Wait for the power LED to turn solid green. If the LED blinks or doesn't light up, try restarting the extender. If it still doesn't work, try plugging it into a different electrical outlet.

**Connect your devices**

Once the power LED is steady, connect your Nighthawk extender to your router. You can connect them wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable. Using an Ethernet cable is recommended for a stable connection. Make sure the cable is in good condition and securely connected.

**Access the Netgear administrative page**

After your devices are connected properly, it's time to log in to your Nighthawk extender. Turn on your computer and temporarily disable any antivirus software or firewalls. Open a web browser that is up to date and clear its cache, cookies, and browsing history. In the address bar, type mywifiext.net and press Enter. This will take you to the Netgear administrative page.

Note: If you see an error message saying 'mywifiext.net not working,' try using the default IP address instead to access the Netgear administrative page.

**Enter your login credentials**
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On the Netgear extender's administrative page, you will be asked to enter the default username and password for your extender. Be careful while typing them, as they are case-sensitive. Even a small mistake can prevent you from logging in. Also, double-check that the Caps Lock key on your keyboard is turned off.

Once you're done with filling in the login details, click the Log In button. You will get redirected to the [Netgear Genie Smart Setup](https://mywfiixt.net/netgear-genie-login/).

Now, you are logged in to your Netgear Nighthawk extender. So, you can change the extender's settings accordingly. Just in case you are unable to log in to your Netgear range extender, you can refer to the following troubleshooting tips:

# Fixed: Can't Log in to Netgear Nighthawk Extender

• Ensure that you have access to a blazing-fast internet connection.

• Do not type the web address into the search bar. Type it in the address bar of the web browser instead.

• Proceed with the Netgear extender login process only after ensuring that the power LED is glowing solid green.

• To successfully log in to your Netgear Nighthawk extender, make sure that it is not placed near Bluetooth speakers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, baby monitors, cordless phones, mirrors, fish tanks, etc.

• Do not turn off your Netgear Nighthawk extender amidst the login process. Or else, you might not be able to log in to your WiFi device.

**Summing Up**

So, this was all about how to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk extender. We hope that you will be able to log in to your WiFi device with the help of the aforementioned steps. Thanks for reading the article.