There are various scenarios when you want to have the same wireless network name (SSID) on your WiFi extender and main WiFi router. The performance of the home wireless network may differ if you complete your Netgear extender setup in this manner. It is all dependent upon the individual client devices such as laptop, computer or smartphone used to connect to the proper SSID.
It is also feasible that the wireless device remains connected to the main router until you move it entirely out of its coverage area. Talking about an ideal scenario, every individual WiFi device would connect to the strongest signal automatically. And to achieve this, the advanced setup is required for every individual device.
However, the setup process is quite easy and similar to the regular installation. To do so, you need to access mywifiext web-based address via a web browser.
This post will tell you how to set up Netgear extender to use the same SSID as your router. Let's have a look at the necessary steps.

Set up the WiFi Extender to Use the Same SSID as Your Router
1. Plug your WiFi range extender to an electrical outlet.
2. Be certain that its power LED is glowing green.
3. Take a WiFi-enabled device e.g. computer, tablet or smartphone and connect it to the extender's network.
4. You can use a wired PC to install and set up your extender as well. However, you need to use an Ethernet cable for this purpose.
5. Once you connect the wireless device to the extender's network, check the client LED light on your extender.
6. Now, launch any web browser and go to mywifiext.net login web page.
7. Create a user account with your email ID and passphrase.
8. Click on next button.
9. Afterward, follow the on-screen steps to set up your WiFi extender.
10. However, when the wizard asks you for an SSID, just replace the default SSID with the same SSID as that of your router.
That's it! Your Netgear WiFi range extender has been set up to use the same router SSID.

Can I Use the Default IP Address For Setup?
On the off chance that the web-based address is not working, you can use the default IP address of your range extender. But the main question arises here is how do you know the WiFi extender's default IP address, right? Well, it is pretty simple. Just a few steps and you are done!
1. Access a high-speed internet connection on your smartphone, computer or laptop.
2. Thereafter, open an internet browser of your choice.
3. Browse to the routerlogin.net web page. It is the default Netgear router login web page.
4. After the login window appears, fill in the details carefully.
5. Now, navigate to the Attached Devices section.
6. A list will display.
7. Locate your Netgear WiFi range extender and note down its IP address.
Thus, you can find the default IP address of your wireless extender. However, most Netgear extenders use 192.168.1.250 as the default IP address.
The process of extender setup using the default IP address is similar to that of the mentioned above except entering the IP address rather than the web address in browser's URL bar. In case of any issue, feel free to get connected with the experts.