Is your Netgear WiFi range extender continuously blinking power LED? If yes, this is the right post for you. Before you get to troubleshoot the issue, we would like you to know the reason behind it. A blinking power LED of a Netgear extender can occur due to poor power supply or corrupted firmware of the device. The consequence of a blinking power LED is that it would let you access the Netgear range extender network i.e.; you won’t be able to access Netgear_ext.
Troubleshooting Blinking Power LED
Let us now help you fix the issue. You simply have to follow a few steps which will help you get rid of this blinking power LED and then you can easily access your Netgear range extender network. Here are the troubleshooting steps. Read on.
Step1: Verify Power Supply to resolve blinking power LED Status
Make sure that the extender is also receiving a proper consistent power supply. Also, ensure that it is connected to the power source correctly. Check the power adapter connecting to the Netgear range extender. If there are any damages on it, get it replaced immediately. Once made sure that there is no issue with the power supply to the extender, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Reset the Netgear Extender
Now, locate the Reset button on your Netgear range extender. Once found, press it. This will reset your Netgear range extender. After resetting, check if the power LED is still blinking. Has the issue been resolved? No? Don’t worry, we have some more troubleshooting steps for you.
Step3: Download Latest Firmware when blinking power LED
Now, it is time to download the latest firmware version of your Netgear WiFi range extender. Do you have no idea how this can be done? Why worry? We are here to help with that too.
- Go to the Netgear Download Center on a web browser as well as on your computer.
- Download the latest firmware version for your extender model.
- Save it at a convenient location on your computer.
Step4: Download TFTP Software
Again using your computer, download the TFTP software and save it on your computer.
Step5: Connect Netgear Extender to Computer
Establish connectivity between your computer and the Netgear range extender. Now, check if it has a valid IP address. If not, then assign a static IP address to the computer in range of the IP address of the Netgear extender. Read more when Netgear Extender Password Not Working
Step6: Ping Extender IP Address
Simply open the command prompt on your computer and also try to ping the Netgear extender’s default IP address which is 192.168.1.250.
Step7: Run TFTF File
You have already downloaded a TFTP file on your computer. Remember? It is now time to make use of it. You also have to run the file. How to do that? Just double- click on it. Everything will be done on its own. Type the IP address in the server field. Type the password in the password field.
Step 8: Upload Firmware
While performing the above step on your computer, you will be prompted to choose a file. On the file section, when you click on the Browse button, you will have to choose the same latest firmware file which you had already downloaded and saved. Now, click on upgrade button. You will receive a message that the firmware upgrade is successful.
Closing Note
This completes your Netgear extender firmware recovery. After the firmware recovery is done, the power LED on your Netgear extender should turn solid green. Once the issue is resolved, to access your Netgear extender you will again have to perform the setup process. This can be done either by using Netgear extender login web address or by using the default IP address 192.168.1.250. Netgear Nighthawk app can also be put to use to get the setup process completed. At any point in time, you can also refer to the user manual if you are not aware how to set up your Netgear WiFi range extender.
