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So I didn't know the Netgear Extender I got was going to be a painful bitch to set up.
Ratty524- 10/30/2015 01:24 AM
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CloseSo I finally got the configuration set up, after learning of a surprisingly simple solution (needed to add the extender's MAC address in the router's security settings).
... And now I still can't connect to the darn thing because "Wireless connection doesn't have a valid IP configuration."
I've been at this for hours and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
...
Help?
... And now I still can't connect to the darn thing because "Wireless connection doesn't have a valid IP configuration."
I've been at this for hours and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
...
Help?
TheNecromancer
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This is what I do at work.
They normally come with a little card with login info. There should be an ssid and password. Have you been able to log into the extender directly with your computer to go through the initial setup?
They normally come with a little card with login info. There should be an ssid and password. Have you been able to log into the extender directly with your computer to go through the initial setup?
author=Link_2112
This is what I do at work.
They normally come with a little card with login info. There should be an ssid and password. Have you been able to log into the extender directly with your computer to go through the initial setup?
Yeah, but I think I did it through a different wireless device. The password/security settings are set to be the same as my main router.
I haven't extensively tested it yet, but I think the problem lies less on the extender and more on my computer's network settings. For some reason, even if I manually enter the IP address and whatnot of the extender or my main router, I still can't get internet access, and the network pops up as being "unidentified."
I'm going to look into getting a LAN card installed on my motherboard. I hope it'll help.
TheNecromancer
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You shouldn't have the same exact SSID for the extender. Same password is ok.
If you can't connect to the wifi signal of the extender you won't be able to put in the IP address of it to access the settings page. Not sure what else you're using the IP address for unless you are talking about DHCP reservation to give the extender a static IP address somehow.
Did you try a factory reset on the extender and start over again? Are you testing the extender close to the router?
You can try power cycle the modem and extender. Unplug the power to all of them, wait at least 10-15 seconds and plug the modem in. Wait for the usual lights to turn solid before turning on the extender. Then wait for it's lights to finish. Then connect.
Some things you can do on the computer:
Open a command prompt window by right clicking it and choosing run as admin. Type 'ipconfig /flushdns' 'netsh int ip reset resetlog.log' and 'netsh winsock reset'.
Go to Network and Sharing center, on the left side look for something like 'change adapter settings'. Find you wireless and right click> properties. Disable(uncheck) IPV6. Click IPV4 then click properties, make sure everything is on automatic. Uncheck IPV4, hit ok, then go back in put the check back in IPV4.
Go to device manager and uninstall your wireless NIC, making sure you don't delete the drivers(leave the box unchecked). Then reboot your computer. It should reinstall the NIC automatically, if not go to Device Manger and at the top click Actions>Scan for Hardware changes.
If everything fails I would suggest a linksys extender, they are known to be easier.
If you can't connect to the wifi signal of the extender you won't be able to put in the IP address of it to access the settings page. Not sure what else you're using the IP address for unless you are talking about DHCP reservation to give the extender a static IP address somehow.
Did you try a factory reset on the extender and start over again? Are you testing the extender close to the router?
You can try power cycle the modem and extender. Unplug the power to all of them, wait at least 10-15 seconds and plug the modem in. Wait for the usual lights to turn solid before turning on the extender. Then wait for it's lights to finish. Then connect.
Some things you can do on the computer:
Open a command prompt window by right clicking it and choosing run as admin. Type 'ipconfig /flushdns' 'netsh int ip reset resetlog.log' and 'netsh winsock reset'.
Go to Network and Sharing center, on the left side look for something like 'change adapter settings'. Find you wireless and right click> properties. Disable(uncheck) IPV6. Click IPV4 then click properties, make sure everything is on automatic. Uncheck IPV4, hit ok, then go back in put the check back in IPV4.
Go to device manager and uninstall your wireless NIC, making sure you don't delete the drivers(leave the box unchecked). Then reboot your computer. It should reinstall the NIC automatically, if not go to Device Manger and at the top click Actions>Scan for Hardware changes.
If everything fails I would suggest a linksys extender, they are known to be easier.
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