Last Updated on July 27, 2022 by
To configure a Netgear extender or change its settings, you need to access the Netgear Genie setup wizard. However, it can be irritating if the Netgear Genie continues to appear on each website you are trying to visit. Keeping this in mind, we have written this article for you. Continue reading to know what to do if the Netgear Genie appears on your computer screen after performing Netgear WiFi extender setup.
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Reboot Your Netgear Extender
Rebooting the extender can be one of the solutions when the Netgear Genie setup wizard is appearing on the screen after setting up your WiFi device. It will help in resolving technical glitches.
Follow the instructions given below to reboot your Netgear wireless extender:
- Disconnect all the client devices connected to your extender’s wireless network.
- Now, switch off your Netgear extender.
- Let your Netgear wireless extender stay idle for a while.
- Switch on your Netgear extender.
Now, access a web browser on your PC and check if the Netgear Genie is still appearing on the screen. If it is, then give a try to the next solution.
Re-run the Netgear Genie Setup Wizard
To get rid of the ‘Netgear Genie appearing after extender setup’ issue, we recommend you re-run the Netgear Genie setup wizard. So, close all the tabs first. Thereafter, reopen the web browser by clicking on its icon.
Now, type www.mywifiext.net into the address bar and perform Netgear Genie login. As soon as the Netgear Genie setup wizard comes into view, log out of your extender. Check if the issue persists.
Update the Web Browser
No matter which web browser you are using, its outdated version can also lead you to the trouble of the Netgear Genie appearing after the extender’s installation. Therefore, update the web browser as soon as possible. Also, a cached version of the Netgear Genie can create a problem for you. So, make your web browser free of cache, cookies, and the browsing history.
Just in case you don’t know how to clear the browser’s cache, here are the steps to follow:
- Google Chrome– Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Browsing History > Clear Browsing Data
- Internet Explorer– Click on the Tools menu. Select the Delete Browsing History optionClick Delete.
- Mozilla Firefox– History > Clear Recent History
- Apple Safari– Click Cog icon > Reset Safari > Reset
After updating the web browser and clearing its cache, cookies, and browsing history, check if the issue is still bothering you.
Reset Your Netgear Extender
If none of the aforementioned troubleshooting hacks worked for you, then it is time to try the ultimate hack. Perform factory default reset of your Netgear wireless range extender. Doing so will erase all the personalized settings from the Netgear WiFi device and help you get rid of the issue you’re currently facing with your device.
To reset your Netgear extender:
- Verify that the extender is receiving a continuous power supply.
- Look for the Reset button on your Netgear WiFi extender.
- Found? Now, grab a sharp object like a pin or a paper clip.
- Press the Reset button on your WiFi extender.
- Your Netgear wireless range extender will get restored to its factory default settings.
Configure your extender from scratch by accessing the mywifiext.net login page. Once done, try accessing other websites on your PC. The ‘Netgear Genie appearing after extender setup’ issue will be gone.
Summing Up
This was all about what to do if the Netgear Genie is appearing on the screen after setting up your extender. We hope that the aforementioned troubleshooting hacks will work for you and you’ll be able to get the issue fixed easily. Thanks for reading the article.
