Connect Nighthawk EX6110 to Router without WPS button

The Nighthawk EX6110 can connect to routers without WPS buttons. All you need is your WiFi information to manually set up the extender in a web browser.

This blog post aims to show you how to connect the EX6110 to router without WPS, step by step. This will help you set up your nighthawk extender fast and receive dependable coverage in the weak-signal parts of your house.

The Problem: There is no WPS button.

There are a lot of routers out there these days. Some have a huge, flashy WPS button on top, while others, like those given by ISPs, don’t have one at all. The problem? Most quick-start manuals for extenders say “Press WPS!” as it’s the only thing you can do.

It might seem like you’re shut out when you don’t see that button. But the fact is that WPS isn’t necessary for the EX6110. Instead, you need to set up the nighthawk extender by hand. After you’ve done it once, you won’t need to use WPS again.

A Quick Note About the Router

Your router is like the “boss” of your home network. Laptops, smart TVs, and even your fridge (if you like that type of thing) all check in with it. The router decides who may connect and how strong the connection is.

If there’s no WPS button, you’re not using the “one-button” method. Instead, input your login details as you do when connecting your phone to Wi-Fi.

The Extender is the Nighthawk EX6110.

The EX6110 is a tiny extender that you can plug in and use right away. It doesn’t stand out. But it works, boost your WiFi when the signal is weak. It can be used in bedrooms, kitchens, garages, or wherever else.

You should realize that when you set it up manually, you will initially connect to the extender’s own temporary network. That’s when most users get confused; they assume their WiFi is gone or something is broken. Calm down. That’s exactly how it works.

Step-by-Step: How to Connect EX6110 to Router Without WPS

Get your phone or laptop and your router password ready, and then follow along.

1: Connect the Extender

1. Put the EX6110 in a wall socket midway between your router and the area with no signal.
2. Wait for the power light to become green. If it keeps blinking, hit the button to turn it off.

2: Link up to the Extender’s Network

1. Open the WiFi settings on your device.
2. Find a network with the name NETGEAR_EXT.
3. Link up with it. At this point, you don’t need a password.

3: Open the Nighthawk extender Setup Page

1. Start a web browser. Enter www.mywifiext.net or 192.168.1.250.
2. The setup process for the Netgear Nighthawk will open. If it doesn’t, make sure you’re linked to NETGEAR_EXT again.

4: Sign In

1. You will need to make an account for an extender. Just create a username and password; don’t think too hard about it.
2. A good advice is to not use the same password as your router. Keep things apart.

5: Pick the WiFi for your router

1. The wizard will look for networks. Choose the WiFi frequency for your router (2.4GHz, 5GHz, or both).
2. Type in the WiFi password, which is the same one you use on your phone to login regularly.

6: Finish setting up

1. The extender will connect to your router.
2. Your network name will change to something like YourWiFiName_EXT.
3. Just connect your gadgets to this new network and you’re done.

That’s how it all works. Not as rapid as hitting a button, but more solid in the long term.

How to Use the Login for Management?

You may always log back in when the Nighthawk extender setup is done to make changes. Connect to the extender’s network and then go back to mywifiext.net.

At that point, you can:

1. Change the name of the expanded WiFi.
2. Get the latest firmware.
3. See how many devices are connected.
4. Change channels if the speeds seem slow.

You may think of it as the control panel for your extender. A lot of people don’t do this, but believe me, it’s important to know where to go when anything seems wrong.

Mistakes to Avoid

We all know, most of the problems with Netgear Nighthawk setup come from little mistakes. Here are the ones you can avoid:

1. You typed in the wrong WiFi password. Make sure you’re inputting the router’s WiFi key and not a random admin password.
2. Putting the extender too far away. The EX6110 won’t connect if it can’t see the router signal. Begin closer and then move it.
3. Do not wait long enough. It takes time for the lights to settle down.

In conclusion

Setting up Nighthawk EX6110 to router without WPS, allows you a greater control over the device.

The fact is that setting up WiFi is not as easy as the brochures say it is. You will disconnect it, try again, and maybe curse a few times. Then it works, and you don’t think about it again for months.
So don’t worry if your router doesn’t have a WPS button.

If you follow the procedures given appropriately, the Netgear Nighthawk setup will work efficiently. And after it’s up and working, you don’t have to keep a check on it time and again.