Netgear AC1200 Wifi Range Extender Setup – WPS and Manual Method

 In this article, we will focus on how you can easily setup a Netgear AC1200 Wifi range extender using various methods. Follow all the steps as mentioned to complete the process.

Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setup using WPS Button (Without Ethernet Cable)

To Setup Netgear AC1200 Using WPS Method follow the steps as below:

• Firstly Set your extender on extender switch mode ( if extender has Access Point/Extender switch).
• Then Place then extender in the same area as your WiFi router placed.
• Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait until your extender LEDs not stable.
• Go the WPS button on your extender and Press the button until the WPS LED blinks.
• Now again after two minutes, tap on the WPS button on your router or access point.
• Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal.
• Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
• On your computer , find and connect to a new extender WiFi network and Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router to make the connection.
• Once all the process is done your Netgear AC1200 Extender will get connect to the wifi router.

How to Setup Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender With Ethernet Cable ( Without WPS)

To Setup Netgear AC1200 wifi Range extender, walk through the steps below:

• Firstly, switch on your extender.
• Ensure that your AC1200 extender is connected to your existing router ( connect with the ethernet cable).
• Now, open any web browser (Chrome, Safari, IE, or Firefox).
• Open the Netgear extender login page by entering 192.168.1.250 in the address bar.
• Next, enter your login credentials. Here, use the default username and password.
• Once login page opens, navigate to ‘Advanced option’ and click the ‘New Extender Setup” then press Next.
• Now Enter the Security Question answers, then tap next.
• Choose your Network Radio button (2.4GHz and 5GHz) then press next.
• Type in the next section your existing wifi network password , then press next.
• Choose your password & SSIDs for the extender from next option and press again next.
• Next go to the Network Wifi Settings and connect with the Netgear Extender.
• Now your Process has completed.

Hence, by using the above steps you can setup your Netgear AC1200 extender.

How to Update the Netgear AC1200 Extender firmware?

Follow the below mentioned step-by-step manual:

• Connect your desktop/laptop with the extender’s WiFi network and open any web browser.
• Now, type 192.168. 1.250 ip address in the url bar and press enter.
• Then, you need to enter your login details, i.e. username & password.
• Click on “login”.
• Now, go to Advance and click on “settings”.
• Click on the “administration” option and then on “Firmware upgrade” option.
• Finally, proceed by clicking on the “check online” option.

Conclusion–

The steps mentioned in this article should help you in completing the setup process of Netgear AC1200 Wifi Range extender. Adhere to the steps as mentioned, and you will be able to complete the process successfully.