How to Fix Netgear Extender Firmware Update Failure Issue?

a) Give Your Netgear Extender a Restart

Technical glitches are known to ruin the performance of even the best networking devices. Chances are that it might also be stopping you from performing Netgear extender firmware update. To get rid of these glitches, you need to give your device a restart.

Here is how you can reboot or restart your range extender:

• Unplug your Netgear wireless range extender from its wall socket.
• Patiently wait for a couple of seconds.
• Plug your extender back into its wall socket.
  Note: Whether you have performed Netgear EX6110 setup or installed any other extender model, the process of rebooting will remain the same for all.

b) Change Your Connection Source

Have you connected your Netgear wireless range extender and your home router using a wireless source? Well, that is exactly what you shouldn’t have done.

Connecting devices with the help of a wireless source is not wrong. However, sometimes, it isn’t a reliable source to consider. Therefore, it is recommended that you switch to a different connection source, i.e. wired to connect your extender and router.

c) Place Your Devices in Close Proximity

If the distance between your Netgear wireless range extender and your router is too much, it can create a communication gap between them.

Thus, unplug your extender from the wall socket it is currently plugged into and plug it into one located near your home router.

d) Keep WiFi Interference at Bay

Have you placed your Netgear WiFi extender or the host router near the following things?

• Cordless phones
• Washing machines
• Baby monitors
• Bluetooth speakers
• Mirrors
• Fish tanks
• Treadmills
• Televisions
• Refrigerators
• Microwave ovens
• Aluminum studs
• Concrete walls

If you are nodding your head in yes, change the location of your wireless device right away.

e) Use the Correct Login Credentials

In order to perform Netgear extender firmware update, you need to access the Netgear Genie smart setup wizard. And, to access the Netgear Genie dashboard, using the correct username and password is important.

Thus, make sure that you have entered the correct login credentials when and where required. If you are not sure about them, refer to the Netgear user manual.

f) Reset Your Netgear Range Extender

Even after following the aforementioned hacks, are you still not being able to perform Netgear extender firmware update? Well, that’s unfortunate. But, who said we are done helping you out? We still have one more hack that might help you fix the issue at hand, i.e. resetting your Netgear wireless range extender.

Follow the instructions mentioned below in order to reset your wireless device:

• Find the Reset button on your Netgear range extender.
• Press the Reset button using a pointed object.
• Wait for a couple of seconds.

Once you are done resetting your extender, reconfigure it by accessing mywifiext net.

To Conclude

Performing Netgear extender firmware update is important if you want your device to function well at all costs. But, if you are not able to execute the process with ease, trust us, following the troubleshooting hacks mentioned above will surely be of some help to you.