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Re: How do I connect a Netgear Nighthawk wifi range extender to the T-Mobile internet gateway
trexbc wrote: I can connect the AX1800 range extender to the 2.4G connection to TMobile but it will not see the 5G connection. I've tried resetting the Netgear extender but it still doesn't see the 5G connection. Was the box that combines the 2.4G and 5G (in the setup process) network's checked or unchecked? Make sure that it's unchecked. If you did everything else (including the hard one minute reset and still have no luck try it with a 5G compatible laptop instead of a mobile device (if possible). If still no luck all I can suggest would be to call Netgear Tech Support as there are fixes/suggestions that they can do for you from their end. Good luck my friend.72Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: How do I connect a Netgear Nighthawk wifi range extender to the T-Mobile internet gateway
KMA wrote: Detoxx11 wrote: I finally got my Netgear nighthawk mesh extender connected to T-Mobile internet but it took me hours. First of all it was impossible to connect with the Nighthawk app so I had to do it through the browser of my mobile phone. Unplug the extender and plug it in as close to your T-Mobile router as possible. (You can move your extender anywhere you want after you get it set up). Go to the WIFI settings on your mobile device and connect to the Netgear_Ext network. If you don't see the Netgear_Ext network you will need to do a hard reset on your extender. To do this hold the factory data reset button on your extender down for a full minute (you may have to hard reset it several times). Then go back to Wifi settings on your mobile device and the Netgear_Ext network should be visible. If it's still not visible then you need to call Netgear tech support and purchase a tech support plan for $50. If they can't get your extender setup they won't charge you the $50. When you're connected to Netgear_Ext open your browser and type in mywifiext.net or else use the IP Address of 192.168.1.250 instead whichever works for you. You will be prompted to click on Admin to either login or create an admin account. Your user ID will be "Admin" and you will create your password. Then follow the prompts and connect you extender to your WiFi network. If the box is checked that combines your 2.4 and 5G Networks you need to uncheck that box before continuing. It sounds like a lot but it can be done with a lot of patience and persistence. How can I thank you enough...it took a while (a few hours), but I just kept at it with my iMac, MacBook Air & iPhone and following your directions it finally worked! Thanks again!! You're more than welcome my friend! It's a hassle but eventually you can get the set-up Network to be visible.16Visto1like0ComentariosRe: How do I connect a Netgear Nighthawk wifi range extender to the T-Mobile internet gateway
Caino wrote: Detoxx11 wrote: I finally got my Netgear nighthawk mesh extender connected to T-Mobile internet but it took me hours. First of all it was impossible to connect with the Nighthawk app so I had to do it through the browser of my mobile phone. Unplug the extender and plug it in as close to your T-Mobile router as possible. (You can move your extender anywhere you want after you get it set up). Go to the WIFI settings on your mobile device and connect to the Netgear_Ext network. If you don't see the Netgear_Ext network you will need to do a hard reset on your extender. To do this hold the factory data reset button on your extender down for a full minute (you may have to hard reset it several times). Then go back to Wifi settings on your mobile device and the Netgear_Ext network should be visible. If it's still not visible then you need to call Netgear tech support and purchase a tech support plan for $50. If they can't get your extender setup they won't charge you the $50. When you're connected to Netgear_Ext open your browser and type in mywifiext.net or else use the IP Address of 192.168.1.250 instead whichever works for you. You will be prompted to click on Admin to either login or create an admin account. Your user ID will be "Admin" and you will create your password. Then follow the prompts and connect you extender to your WiFi network. If the box is checked that combines your 2.4 and 5G Networks you need to uncheck that box before continuing. It sounds like a lot but it can be done with a lot of patience and persistence. This method works. It took me 10 minutes. Thanks Detoxx11. You saved me hours. Now I can watch football. I'm glad that it worked for you! Too bad that I didn't know about it before I wasted the three hours! 😂😂9Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: Internet data usage
Detoxx11 wrote: I recently switched to T-Mobile home internet and cellular service. They say that it's unlimited data but at the same time tell you that yourspeeds may decrease if I use 40GB of data in a particular month. Are they talking about 40GB of cellular data or are they talking about internet data?27Visto0likes0ComentariosInternet data usage
I recently switched to T-Mobile internet service. They say that it's unlimited data but at the same time tell you that your download speeds may decrease when a certain amount of data is used in a particular month. What is the data limit allowed before it actually slows down and how do I check my internet data usage? The website seems to allow me to check my cellular data usage but not my internet data usage.272Visto0likes1ComentarioRe: How do I connect a Netgear Nighthawk wifi range extender to the T-Mobile internet gateway
The Netgear number that I called was 855-432-7432. You have to contact Netgear tech support not T-Mobile. Netgear's representative was difficult to understand as well but I was patient and asked him to repeat things if necessary. He was knowledgeable and patient with me as well and we got it done. The key was the Hard (one minute) reset.74Visto1like0ComentariosRe: How do I connect a Netgear Nighthawk wifi range extender to the T-Mobile internet gateway
I finally got my Netgear nighthawk mesh extender connected to T-Mobile internet but it took me hours. First of all it was impossible to connect with the Nighthawk app so I had to do it through the browser of my mobile phone. Unplug the extender and plug it in as close to your T-Mobile router as possible. (You can move your extender anywhere you want after you get it set up). Go to the WIFI settings on your mobile device and connect to the Netgear_Ext network. If you don't see the Netgear_Ext network you will need to do a hard reset on your extender. To do this hold the factory data reset button on your extender down for a full minute (you may have to hard reset it several times). Then go back to Wifi settings on your mobile device and the Netgear_Ext network should be visible. If it's still not visible then you need to call Netgear tech support and purchase a tech support plan for $50. If they can't get your extender setup they won't charge you the $50. When you're connected to Netgear_Ext open your browser and type in mywifiext.net or else use the IP Address of 192.168.1.250 instead whichever works for you. You will be prompted to click on Admin to either login or create an admin account. Your user ID will be "Admin" and you will create your password. Then follow the prompts and connect you extender to your WiFi network. If the box is checked that combines your 2.4 and 5G Networks you need to uncheck that box before continuing. It sounds like a lot but it can be done with a lot of patience and persistence.59Visto6likes0Comentarios