Unable to Detect Range Extender Network Name (SSID)

The unique name is given to the range extender so that it becomes easy for you to detect the network and establish a connection. But sometimes you may come across some issues like not being able to detect your range extender network name. There can be many reasons behind you not being able to detect the network name (SSID) of your range extender. 

This problem may also arise with the devices that do not have AP roaming built in. Due to this AP roaming issue, you may come across a problem of disconnection from one access point to connection with another as you move within a Wi-Fi network range. 

To fix this problem you can follow the below given steps properly.  

How Do I Fix Unable to detect the Range Extender Network Name (SSID)? 

 If you are unable to detect the network name of your range extender then here are a few things that you can do to fix this issue- 

Try rebooting your range extender

A lot of time simple rebooting can help you fix the problems. Try to reboot your range extender and establish the connection again. 

Make sure you check the SSID broadcasting

• Firstly connect your computer and extender with the help of an ethernet cable. 

• Visit www.mywifiext.net and open the graphical user interface (GUI) of your extender. 

• You will be asked to enter the email address and the password of your account. 

• After entering your login credentials, you have to make sure that both "enable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi" and "broadcast this network name (SSID)" are checked in the Wi-Fi settings. 

• In the end, save the changes. 

Verifying the correct SSID 

Always look for the correct network name of your res extender. Many times the wireless devices are unable to detect the correct network name due to several different reasons. 

Power LED light blinking 

A lot of times when the firmware is not getting sufficient power or it is corrupted then the power LED light starts blinking. You have to make sure that the extender is connected properly to the power source. 

If the issue is not fixed and the power LED light is still blinking then-

• Perform a hard reset on your extender by pressing the reset button for about 20 to 30 seconds.

• Try downloading the latest firmware from the Netgear download center.

• With the help of tftp software try to recover the firmware.

• Form a correction between your computer and extender directly with the help of an ethernet cable and check whether it can receive a valid IP address or not. 

• If required, assign a static IP address to your computer within the range of the extender's IP address. 

• Ping the IP address of your extender from the command prompt.