Help Me! Wifi Extender not connecting to Internet [Solved]

“Configured wifi extender using mywifiext.net but still my wifi extender not connecting to Internet”

The error is quite common for users who are trying to connect their extender for the first time. However, if you are an old user trying to restore Extender connection to router then, also the post will help you.

To fix the error smoothly, read each and every point carefully!

When Wifi Extender won’t connect to Internet?

Following situations will continue to bother with no internet connection:

• Netgear router flashing red light
  
  
  You may refer solution for Netgear router red light in case, there’s any LED issue.
• Amber light blinking on router device
• No power LED light.
•  Loose extender connection to wall outlet.
•  If you keep ignoring router or extender firmware update, it will also not allow extender to built any connection to router.
  
  
  These are some of the major scenarios relating to extender, which you can easily point when there’s no internet connection. However, the list of internet trouble doesn’t stop here.
  
  Few other situations that may originate while you try setting up extender connection with router are:

• Netgear extender configured but not connecting to Internet.
• Despite good router connection, no internet connection error displays on device when you connect to extender.
• Extender failed to connect with router when shifted to another location.
  
  Now, as you know what can be the possible scenarios for no internet connection via wifi extender, it’s time to know why you get this extender error.
  
  Is seeing red light on your extender, refer: Netgear wifi extender red light error

Why did new Extender refuse to connect with Router?

And, the reasons behind it can be system error or hardware issue. However, you cannot ignore user's activities or system issues that may also originate this Netgear wifi extender network problem.

·         If you are trying to connect extender's 5.0 GHz network to router supporting only 2.4 GHz the internet error will continue to prevail.
·    Likewise, you will get extender-network failure error code while setting up the device with router, if they both are lying in different rooms at a large distance.
·         Unintended router reset can also trigger no network connection issue. 

Where shall I Begin from?

After it’s clear what causes the extender network error, you may start with the following tips:

• Scan your device like computer that you’re using to configure Netgear extender.
• When you are sure of no malware, login mywifiext.net and try updating extender firmware so, it can connect to router easily.
• Place both router and extender in same room and nearby. So, the extender can easily detect router network.
• If you are connecting extender using WPS process, make sure the router also has WPS button.
• In case, you are accessing Netgear Extender installation assistant to connect with Extender, your router must be in working condition.
• After you are done with these steps, time to get into some real troubleshooting. 

How can I fix Wifi Extender not connecting to Internet issue?

Here’s what you must do:

1.       If you find the router is connected to Extender but on device, there’s no internet connection then, first verify your location.

Note: Your device must lay halfway between the router and extender.

2.       Keep a different SSID for extender compared to your router’s network name.

3.       In case, the internet name of extender and router are same then, be make sure the networks aren’t overlapping in location, where you are trying to connect with extender.

4.       Reflective material, if placed anywhere in-between path of router and extender, surely the extender will lose connection to internet.

For more detailed solutions, refer Netgear extender not connecting to Internet guide.