Satiating the internet requirements of millions, Netgear wireless range extenders are awesome devices. They combine with the host WiFi router either through the wired or wireless medium and send the amplified signals to the entire establishment. That is why people prefer doing Netgear universal WiFi range extender WN3000RPV3 setup or installing another wonderful extender model by Netgear. But, only setting up the Netgear range extender is not sufficient.
Don’t you ever feel the need to check the list of devices accessing your Netgear extender? If yes, then you’re already awake. Doing so will let you know if any unauthorized user is accessing the network of your extender. Additionally, it will also make you familiar with the devices that have joined your range extender through a wired medium. Be it a computer, gaming console, smart TV, or anything else. So, get yourself ready to learn how to view network devices on a Netgear range extender.
To Check Network List of Netgear Range Extender
When we said that you need to get yourself ready to check the devices accessing the Netgear range extender, you have to make some preparations. What are those preparations? The following list will let you know:
- First of all, gain access to a computer. It will be the medium on which you will see the devices accessing your home network.
- The second thing you need to get your hands on is the default information of the range extender. This information includes your extender’s admin details and web address.
- An Ethernet cable if your Netgear range extender and the host router are not connected to each other.
Steps to View Network Devices on Netgear Extender
- Switch On Your Computer
First of all, switch on your computer. Keep in mind that it must be free of viruses as well as flaunt the latest operating system. Using an outdated OS can prevent you from viewing the network list of the devices accessing your range extender.
- Load an Internet Browser
Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox; whichever is your favorite internet browser, launch it. However, the chosen one should be free of clutter as well as flaunting the latest software version.
- Visit mywifiext.net
The next step is to access the admin window of the Netgear range extender. Therefore, consider navigating to the address bar of the web browser and typing mywifiext.net into it. Press the Enter key followed by that. You will soon land on the Netgear login window.
Note: Know that Apple Safari which is an iOS browser does not support the use of the web address with the “.net” extension. Therefore, you must use the mywifiext.local web address on all iOS devices.
- Input the Extender’s Password
The admin window of the Netgear extender will ask you to input the password. Herein, you need to use the default password of the extender [unless changed]. However, the password entrée must be done without errors. In some cases, you need to enter the extender’s username too.
- View Network Devices
After entering the password of the range extender, hit Log In to reach the BASIC Home screen or the Netgear Genie setup wizard. Here, select the option labeled “Maintenance” and click “Network Devices” followed by it. You will come across the window displaying the devices accessing your Netgear extender. Along with their names, you will be able to see their MAC address and IP address. Additionally, clicking the Refresh button will let you know if a new device has been added to your network ever since you started the process of viewing the Netgear extender’s network list.
Everything Considered
The process of viewing the network list of the Netgear extender involves a lot of factors like Ethernet cable, computer, and the extender’s default admin information. By using them correctly in a timeline order, you will be able to know the identity of the devices joining your home network via the extender.
It means you will be able to know whether any unauthorized user has gained access to your range extender or not. If he/she has, then you can simply block the device via its MAC address. For this, the MAC Filtering feature of the Netgear WiFi extender will come in handy which can be easily navigated under the Settings section.
