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Why I Can’t Access My Netgear Genie Smart Setup Wizard?

If you use the Netgear extender and experience the issue while getting access to Netgear Genie Smart Setup Wizard and thinking to perform a Netgear wifi extender reset to solve the issue, then we suggest you don’t reset your device. You can easily solve this situation without resetting your extender.

Here, we will assist you by giving the tips and tricks to get rid of the issue. You just need to read the article properly and follow the outlined guide.

Before we dig into the solution, we would like to tell you about the reasons that drag you to face the issues while getting access to the Netgear Genie setup. If you know the reasons for the problem, then you can straightforwardly solve the issue. The reasons will be outlined in the next section. So, keep reading and continue!

[Reasons] Can’t Access the Netgear Genie Setup

  • The very first reason is a weak internet connection.
  • Usage of outdated firmware
  • Incorrect usage of default credentials
  • Type the Wrong default address.
  • WiFi Interference
  • Technical Glitches

Hence, now you know the reasons that stopped you from can’t get the Netgear extender login page. Now, we will tell you about the troubleshooting steps that you need to perform so that you can easily get access to your device and enjoy uninterrupted services.

[Solved] Can’t Access the Netgear Genie Setup

In this section, you will go through the different types of solutions to solve the issue. Let’s start!

Check the Internet Connection

First, you need to check out the internet connection. Is the connection between your Netgear extender and host router stable or not? If you find the internet is not working at a good speed, then you need to contact your internet service provider to solve the issue. We recommend this because there is a possibility that your internet speed is not working properly from the end of the ISP.

Check Ethernet Cable

Now, you need to check the Ethernet cable connections, if you connect your devices with an Ethernet cable.

Make sure your Ethernet cable is non-damaged. Because, sometimes due to broken cable signals do not travel properly throughout the cable, if you find any damage in the cable then replace the Ethernet as soon as you can.

Moreover, also ensure that you put the Ethernet cable ends into the device’s Ethernet ports properly.

Use Accurate Credentials

As we mentioned above you can also face the issue due to the usage of incorrect default credentials of your device. You need to put in the credentials that you used last time when you setting up Netgear extender. If you forget the credentials and don’t remember yet, then take the assistance of the Netgear user manual. In the user manual, you will get all the details related to default credentials.

However, if you lost your user manual then you can take the help of Google by using the model number of your device.

Now, you should check whether you get access to your device Genie Setup or not. If not, then go through the next hack to solve the issue.

Reboot the Netgear Extender

If you still experience the same issue, then you need to perform the reboot process to solve the issue. As you know that, electronic devices want the time to time restart to stay away from technical glitches. So we suggest you reboot your device. Maybe a technical glitch creates the issue of getting access to Genie Setup. If you know the reboot process then well and if you do not know then follow the outlined steps:

  • First, you need to remove your device from the power source.
  • Second, give the recovery time to the extender.
  • Third, put the device back into the power socket.
  • Finally, press the turn-on button.

Now, your device is restarted successfully.

Thus, these are the steps that you need to perform to get rid of the issue hassle-free. In case you will not be able to get access to the extender after performing the above steps

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