How-to Guide to Backup and Restore Netgear Range Extender

One can install a Netgear WiFi range extender using the default credentials. However, users are suggested to change the admin details of their WiFi extender for securing it and keeping intruders at bay. But, what if you forget the WiFi password? This can stop you from accessing the internet on your devices. If you don't want yourself to get into all the mess, you must consider having a backup of your Netgear WiFi range extender. In this post, we'll show you how to backup and restore the Netgear range extender quickly and easily.

Steps to Backup Netgear Range Extender

Before we give you a nudge on the steps to backup Netgear extender, let's make you familiar with -

What is data backup?

Data backup is a process to save existing data to enable the recovery of it in case of data loss. By having the backup of your data, there is no need to worry about losing it.

Use the steps below to backup various settings of your Netgear extender like username, password, access schedules, etc. These settings will come handy if you need to reset your extender to factory defaults. Let's get started!

• Power up a computer connected to your WiFi.
• Open a web browser on it and type mywifiext.net web address in the address bar.
• Hit the Enter key and you will be directed to the Netgear extender login page.
• Enter your username and password. As soon as you select the Login button, you will be taken to the Netgear Genie Smart Setup wizard.
• Once there, locate and select the Backup button under the Settings option.
• You are all done with the backup of your Netgear range extender data like username and password.

Moving on, let's make you familiar with the process of restoring the Netgear WiFi range extender data.

Steps to Restore Netgear Range Extender

If, for any reason, you need to reset your extender to the default settings, then here the backed up settings will come into play. You can restore all the personalized settings of your Netgear extender with the press of a button. Here's how to restore Netgear range extender data.

• For this, you first need to log in to your Netgear extender.
• Once done, navigate to the settings of your WiFi extender and locate the Restore button under the Other Settings option.
• Select the button.
• You will be asked to select the backup file.
• Click on the Browse option and select the backup file you saved on your computer.
• Now, as soon as you press the Restore button, you will be asked to save settings.
• Press the Yes button to make things happen.
• All your extender settings will be back and you are all set to make use of your personalized settings.

We wish you enjoy seamless internet connectivity on all your devices by boosting your WiFi signal with Netgear extender.

This is all about how to backup and restore Netgear range extender. If you find any trouble while executing the backup or restore process for your extender, you can get in touch with the expert technicians for prompt solutions.