Netgear N300 range extender broadcasts its SSID by default so that the WiFi client devices can easily detect the network’s availability and connect to it. It could be a great alternative for public WiFi networks but not for home networks. This is because it acts as an invitation for hackers to connect to your WiFi network and access your personal data. Therefore, to prevent your Netgear N300 extender’s WiFi network from unauthorized users, it is recommended to disable the SSID broadcast.
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In this article, we will provide you with the step-by-step guidelines to disable the SSID broadcast on your Netgear range extender. So, read on.
Steps to Disable SSID Broadcast on Netgear Extender
Follow the steps given below to disable the SSID broadcast on your Netgear extender by accessing www mywifiext net n300 setup wizard:
- Power Up Your Netgear Extender
Let’s commence the process of disabling the SSID broadcast on your range extender by powering up your WiFi device. For this, plug it into an active electrical socket and press the Power button. Now, wait till the power LED on your extender turns solid green.
On the off chance, the power LED does not turn green, reboot your Netgear N300 range extender. Once the power LED stabilizes, move to the next step.
- Connect Your WiFi Devices
The next step is to connect your Netgear N300 extender and the router. You have two alternatives to connect your WiFi devices- using a wireless source or an Ethernet cable.
You can choose any connection source as per your convenience but make sure that the connection is stable. Also, if you are using an Ethernet cable, ensure that it is free of cuts.
- Access the Netgear Extender Login Page
Once your WiFi devices are connected properly, switch on your computer. Before you perform any other task on your computer, disable antivirus software and firewall on it. Once done, launch a web browser of your choice. Go to the Settings menu of the web browser and clear its cache, cookies, and browsing history.
Now, go to the address bar of the web browser and type mywifiext.net into it. Press the Enter key. You will get redirected to the login page of the Netgear N300 extender.
Note: If you are using an Apple device to disable the SSID broadcast on your Netgear range extender, then use mywifiext local to access the administrative page.
- Log in to your Netgear N300 Extender
On the Netgear extender login page, you will be prompted to enter the default username and password. So, type the required details into the given fields. Keep your eyes open while doing so because default admin details are case-sensitive. Remember to turn the Caps Lock key on your keyboard off.
As soon as you enter the default login details, click the Log In button. The Netgear Genie smart setup wizard will welcome you.
- Disable the SSID Broadcast
On the extender’s dashboard, click the Settings menu and look for the Wireless option. Once found, click it to reveal the wireless settings of your Netgear N300 range extender. Now, clear the ‘Broadcast this Network Name’ option for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You are advised to do the same for the 5GHz frequency band.
Once done, click the Save button to make the changes effective.
In this way, you can disable the SSID broadcast on your wireless extender. As soon as you disable the SSID broadcast, the N300 extender’s Netgear_ext will no longer be visible on any network list. So, the chances of your extender’s WiFi network being accessed by unauthorized users are minimal.
Summing Up
That’s how you can disable the SSID broadcast on your Netgear N300 range extender. We hope that the aforementioned steps will help you do so in a hassle-free manner. If they did, then don’t hesitate to express your gratitude in the comment section.
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