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Nairaland / General / Complete Guide On How To Set Up A Guest Wi-fi Network by Herbet(m): 12:03pm On Apr 23, 2020
Complete Guide on How to set up a Guest Wi-Fi Network
The newNetgear extender supportsguest network that saves you from sharing your personal WiFi details with yourguests or visitors.This guest network process is completely safe and reliable.
Before delving deep into the process of creating guest WiFi network, let’s have a glance at its advantages.
Benefits of Netgear extender Guest WiFi Network
Guest network offers its users with a new technique to access abetter and longer network with controlledauthorization. They are over and over again operated by trades but also become astonishing on home and private networks. Well, if you want to create a guest network for your home, then it is a wise step to be taken for the security of your NetgearWiFi range extender.
Guest networks expand the security of client devices as well as network itself. When usersperform Netgear Genie setup, they do create a guest network. With a home guest network, you can give the right of sharing and accessing yourinternet connection to your buddies and relationswho often visit you.
They also keep the most important network of yours protected from network infections and viruses that possibly rise to additional computers if a visitoror guest plugs in afilthy device. To get rid of such position: Disable public Wi-Fi Network if not needed.Forman extra strong password for your home WiFi network as well as change the same if you feel that your passphrase (SSID) has been shared all over.
How to Set up a Guest Network on Netgear Extender
Follow the steps listed below to set up a guest home network:
1. First, activate the guest network feature of your extender by navigating to the administrator interface of device. If you own a MAC or iOS devices, then you can also reach the destination by accessing mywifiext local.
2. Home WiFi devices usually come with guest networking feature disabled by default. You can change the settings and control it by yourself with the help of On/Off button located on your WiFi device.
3. Make sureto give your network a name. The aim behind telling you is simple that the guest home networks active on the WiFi devices often use different SSID than of the device primary and major network. Most of the devices network names are set by default and most of them allow you to set on your own desire.
4. Enable or disable SSID broadcast. Some APs generally come with enabled SSID broadcast letting other devices easily connect with your network. If you turn this feature off, it will hide your network name and requires neighbors to manually configure their connections.
5. Once you are on Netgear Genie smart setup wizard, navigate to security settings. Home APs provide support for using different security passwords between main network and the guest one. Here, users are able to change name and passcode as per their needs. However, make sure to create a passphrase that is easy to remember for you but hard to guess for others.
6. After that, choose a number of guests you want to allow. Some home APs often include a configurable limit on the number of devices which can connect to a guest network. In case you are concerned about your privacy, set this limit to a low number.
Using a Guest Network
Incorporationof a home guest wireless network works equally as linking to a public Wi-Fi network.A part of the family circle supposes to present the networks name by endowing with the security password pompous they have the enabled and active one, particularly if they are not using the SSID broadcast.
The most common cause of guest network connection failures is making use of a wrong password. You have to be very careful and particular about it before proceeding and entering them. Lot many tries of password can hang your system and prevent you from performing accessing dashboard of your device. To get rid of the issue, you would be required to perform Netgear extender reset.
So, show little bit of concern before asking a guest to join their network. If you planning to download a lot of huge and heavy stuff from the borrowed Internet, we would insist you to tell the Wi-Fi owner in advance because the notification received might get the holder mad at you. Some home devices allow the administrator to set a limit for how long a guest device is being connected with it.
Nairaland / General / 5 Tips To Secure Your Netgear EX2700 Wifi Extender by Herbet(m): 12:27pm On Mar 28, 2020
Your Netgear EX2700 WiFi range extender is where the miracle begins to be it related to web surfing, online gaming, shopping, etc. And if it stops working suddenly, you might be in trouble. We hope that you don't want it.

Go through the entire post and ensure that your extender doesn't give you trouble. Like all valuable things, your WiFi connection might be a target of intruders who wanna get access to your internet, computer or stealing your confidential information like photos, videos, credit card details, bank account information, etc.

Well, there might be numerous reasons that can ruin your internet experience that can be due to partial Netgear EX2700 setup or improper placement of your device.

Therefore, in this post, we are going to share a few ways through which you can keep hackers out of your home WiFi network. Go through the steps given below once and secure your Netgear EX2700 extender.

Change The EX2700 Default Admin Name And Password

You might be surprised to know that most Netgear WiFi range extender users do not wanna change the default Netgear extender login credentials to something unique, secure, and strong. Once you setup Netgear extender, you are advised to change the default admin details for security reasons.

Keep EX2700 Firmware Up-to-date

To secure your Netgear EX2700 and enjoy its endless features, it is crucial to update its firmware. An up-to-date Netgear extender firmware helps in keeping your device up and running. Hence, regularly check for Netgear firmware update process. If the new version of firmware is available - visit mywifiext.net and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enable Separate Network For Guests

Guests who often visit your place might ask you for your WiFi password and you couldn't deny. It might be risky to give your login information to guests. When a guest has your login information, it would be easier for them to have access to your personal information too. To save your Netgear EX2700 extender, create a separate account for unknown devices so that your device and home network may not be affected by viruses, malware or other malicious activities.

Change EX2700 Default Network Name (SSID)

Another beneficial tip that might help in securing your Netgear EX2700 extender is changing its default SSID (network name). It is usually the public SSID that appears on “Open Network and Sharing Center” – that can be traced by anyone. Your EX2700 comes with default SSID i.e Netgear_Ext that must be changed right away (recommended).

Disable Netgear EX2700 WPS Feature

The WiFi-Protected Setup i.e. WPS feature makes it very easy for users to an add unknown device to the extender’s WiFi network within a short span of time. You just have to press the WPS button on your extender and then the WPS button on a device that you wanna connect. See how simple is the WPS process. In order to prevent your Netgear WiFi range extender – all you have to do is to disable the WPS feature.

Bonus Tip: For manually setting up Netgear extender, use mywifiext local web address for iOS devices and mywifiext.net for Android devices.

The fear of Corona Virus is affecting the people. Everyone is preferring to do work from home. And we don’t want any interruption comes in the path of your daily task. So, it is better to implement the tips given in this post and secure your Netgear EX2700 WiFi range extender.

On the off chance that you have any suggestions in securing your Netgear range extender, feel free to share them with your fellow readers.

Wishing you and your loved ones a secure and healthy life!
Nairaland / General / Alexa Setup | Download Alexa App | Alexa Set Up Amazon by Herbet(m): 1:14pm On Mar 06, 2020
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Alexa, with the availability of a plethora of features, has become one of the most preferable choices for smart homeowners. Using Alexa, you can control security cameras, lights, electronic appliances, and many other things.

But, what if your Alexa is not following your order? The smart device may run into problems like others. This post will help you fix various common issues related to Amazon Alexa. Continue reading to get a solution to the problem you might be facing with your Alexa.

Alexa Doesn't Understand

It's really annoying when Alexa doesn't understand the order given by you and replies “I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.” No matter how clear you were while trying to communicate with Alexa, sometimes Alexa is not able to understand you. If the issue disturbs you more than usual, then you must try to calibrate your voice by making use of a voice training tool.

This can be done by navigating to the settings of the Alexa device. However, for this, you need to download Alexa app.

Once there, you need to speak around 25 phrases in a clear and loud voice. Doing so will help Alexa better understand your request or order.

Alexa Activates Too Often

Alexa can start with the use of a wake word. But, sometimes, audios or similar-sounding words from other devices can give your Alexa device a run. If you facing the problem too frequently, then better to replace the wake work with something else by heading towards the settings of your Alexa.

If even after changing the wake word, you are facing the same problem, then consider moving your Alexa far from other audio devices. Doing so may fix the issue.

WiFi Connectivity Issue

Alexa device users also face the WiFi connectivity issues. This can be either due to issues with your router and modem or with the WiFi connection of your device.

If you are also into the same situation, then first check the power LED on your Alexa device that whether it is white or not. If the light is orange, then you have lost the WiFi connection. To fix the issue, you can also reboot your router, Alexa device, and modem.

WiFi connectivity issues can also be due to signal interference. To avoid this, place your Alexa device in the close proximity of your WiFi access point or router. Wrong placement can also be the culprit. It's always best to place your Amazon device at a higher shelf.

Once done with checking all the reasons, again try to perform Amazon Alexa login and check is the issue has been resolved or not.

Alexa not connecting to my Bluetooth devices

Before taking any step, make sure your Bluetooth device is having enough battery charge. If yes, then check whether the Bluetooth device you are trying to connect with your Alexa is compatible to match up or not.

Unpair and re-pair of your Bluetooth device can also fix the issue. For this, launch the Alexa app navigate to settings. From there, you can clear all paired Bluetooth devices.

Last, but not least!

If the issue you are facing with your Alexa still spinning your head, then you are recommended to reset your Amazon device to default settings and again perform Alexa setup for experiencing a completely fresh start.

Verdict

We hope that following the Alexa troubleshooting tips above you would be able to fix your device. For more help, you can also shoot your query in the comments section. One of our Alexa support experts will get in touch with you for resolving the issue in an immediate manner.

Important: If you can't make your Alexa up and running from your own, then don't toy with its settings. Doing so can make your device dead.

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