In case the LED on your Netgear range extender is blinking red, it means that something is severely wrong with your device. The number of reasons behind this issue is plenty but worry not because following the troubleshooting hacks mentioned in this article will help you to resolve it. Thus, you should quit wasting your time any further and read on. For your information, in some of the hacks, you will have to access the mywifiext setup wizard.

[Resolved] Netgear Extender Red Light Issue

1. Restart the Netgear Extender

Restarting your Netgear extender is the topmost thing that you should give a try to considering you are a victim of the Netgear extender red light issue. Fret not. Giving your device a restart is a piece of cake. All you are required to do is turn off your extender, hold on for some time, and then, turn it back on. Right after that, check if the extender red light issue has left you for good. If not, consider following the 2^nd troubleshooting hack.

2. Verify the Ethernet Connection

Perhaps you have not connected the networking devices properly. By networking devices, we are referring to your extender and router. Check the Ethernet cable that is holding the connection between them. In case it has any cuts on or in it, you are required to get a new cable. In case that does not work for you, then you should gain access to a wireless source of connection for connecting the networking devices. Although it is not a safe option to consider, still it is what it is.

3. Perform Netgear Firmware Update

Another thing that we prefer to recommend to users to troubleshoot the Netgear extender red light issue is performing Netgear extender firmware update. We would like you to do the same thing. Now, you might be thinking about how to update the firmware of the device. Well, know that you need to access the Netgear extender login page using the login details, then go to Settings, and the setup dashboard will guide you through the rest.

4. Pull the WiFi Devices Closer

Even after making so many efforts, are you still facing the Netgear extender red light issue? Well, it might be because your extender is located at the North Pole and the router is placed at the South Pole. We are talking in a metaphorical sense here. But, in simple words, your devices are kept far from each other. This can make it difficult for them to communicate effectively. Therefore, you need to reduce the distance between your devices immediately.

5. Eliminate WiFi Interference

Last, but not least, check the exact location of your Netgear wireless range extender. In case, cellular phones, washing machines, mirrors, fish tanks, Bluetooth speakers, cordless phones, baby monitors, refrigerators, and treadmills are surrounding it, it is a cause of concern. Such things can interfere with the signals of your extender, thereby stopping it from performing well and causing the Netgear extender red light issue. Thus, change the location of your device and see if the extender red light issue has bid farewell to you.

Conclusion

With the last hack, this article written on how users can troubleshoot the Netgear extender red light issue has ended. With our fingers crossed, we are hoping that you will be able to fix this issue in a matter of minutes.

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Detailed Guide to Resolve Netgear Extender Red Light Issue