There comes a time when your neighbors or roommates are no more grateful to you for providing a blazing-fast internet connection. Just in case you are thinking about denying internet access to them, then walking through this post will help you. Here, we have jotted down the steps to enable the Access Control feature on the Netgear extender. Before you read them, let’s find out the function of this feature.
Purpose of Access Control Feature
The Access Control feature is an indigenous feature of Netgear extender using which users can block certain WiFi-enabled devices from accessing the internet. It can be done by retrieving the MAC address of the targeted WiFi-enabled device. So, if you are tired of WiFi leeches and want to teach them a lesson, then this feature has been programmed for you.
Now, let’s discuss what you will need to enable the Access Control feature on your Netgear extender.
Before You Get Started
As mentioned earlier, you can deny internet access to WiFi-enabled devices via their MAC address. The MAC address of the device can be seen on its label. However, if you are unable to find it, you can access the extender dashboard and note it down by viewing the list of devices connected to the Netgear_ext SSID.
As soon as you get to know the MAC address of the targeted device to be blocked, start the process of enabling the Access Control feature on your extender.
Steps to Enable Access Control on Extender
Here’s what you need to do in order to enable the Access Control feature on your Netgear extender:
- Plug your Netgear extender into a power source.
- Press the Power button.
- Wait for the LED light to turn green.
- Grab an Ethernet cable.
- Connect its one end to the range extender and another to the router.
- Once done, get access to a PC.
- Don’t have a PC? Use a laptop.
- Now, open a web browser.
- Go to the address bar.
- Type mywifiext.local.
- Press the Enter key.
- You will be taken to the Netgear extender’s official login page.
- Now, input the extender’s default username and password in their respective fields.
- Click the Log In button.
- When welcomed by the smart setup screen, click the Settings menu.
- Select the Connected Devices option.
- Locate the WiFi Devices section and select the Enable Access Control checkbox.
- You will also see the MAC address of the devices connected to your Netgear range extender’s network.
- Select the Deny checkbox for the targeted device.
- Lastly, click the Save button.
And you’re done! The devices subject to the Access Control feature will no more be able to connect to your Netgear extender.
After following the above-discussed steps, you will surely be able to enable Access Control on your Netgear extender. Just in case you fail to do so, here’s how to get the problem fixed.
Can’t Enable Access Control on Netgear Extender?
- First of all, check whether the power source is supplying adequate electricity to your range extender or not. If not, get it repaired or use another wall socket to power up your wireless extender.
- Is the Ethernet cable connecting your Netgear extender and the router free of cuts? Perhaps, you didn’t pay attention to its damaged segment. No worries! Either get it replaced with a new one or, even better, use a wireless source to connect your devices.
- Verify that the extender is placed within the boundary line of the WiFi signals emitted by the host router. Even so, do not place them too close. Otherwise, the WiFi signals of both devices will clash creating chaos.
- Did you update the web browser before accessing mywifiext.local? No? Do it right away. Besides, clear the cache, cookies, and browsing history of your web browser.
- Just in case you come across the mywifiext.local not working issue, then try accessing mywifiext.net. However, do not type the web address in the search bar of the web browser. Use the URL field instead.
- If you have performed Netgear EX6100 setup at home, you need to refer to its user manual to know the correct default admin details.
- Temporarily disable the antivirus software installed on your PC before accessing mywifiext.local.
Final Thoughts
Here, we wrap up the guide to enable the Access Control feature on the Netgear range extender. We hope that you will be able to deny access to unauthorized users by enabling the feature with the help of this post.
