So, you have successfully set up your Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi extender! Now, you can easily connect multiple wired or WiFi devices to your extender’s network without any hindrance. To do so, there would be a need to allow your Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi extender to broadcast the SSID, so that the wired or WiFi devices in your home can connect to the device’s network easily. But what if your Nighthawk device fails to detect the SSID (network name) even after Netgear extender setup? Fret not!

Here, in this helpful tutorial, we will raise up the curtains from various hidden tips and tactics to fix Netgear Nighthawk extender not broadcasting SSID. Let’s get the ball rolling!

Hidden Tips to Resolve Netgear Nighthawk Extender Not Broadcasting SSID

Power Cycle Your Netgear Nighthawk Extender

To give your device a boost and to take a step forward to fix the issue, simply power cycle your Netgear Nighthawk extender. In order to get the job done easily, follow the steps outlined below.

   1. Unplug your Netgear Nighthawk extender.

   2. Wait for a few minutes.

   3. Plug your Netgear Nighthawk X4 extender back in.

Note: Make sure to plug in your Netgear Nighthawk extender near to your WiFi router in order to get the most out of it.

Check if the Settings of your Existing Router and Netgear Nighthawk Extender are same

Well, your WiFi extender’s web-based setup page helps you with Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 setup. For this, you have to launch a web browser of your choice and log in to the web based set up of your Netgear Nighthawk extender.

After logging in successfully, ensure that your X4 AC2200 device consists of the same settings as that of your main WiFi router. Simply check the Netgear extender login password. It must match with your main WiFi router.

Check if your Desktop or Laptop Can Ping the X4 AC2200

To perform a ping test without any hindrance, open the Command Prompt on your desktop or laptop. While performing this process, you have to make sure that your extender is connected to your router’s WiFi network.

To ping your Netgear Nighthawk device, you have to obtain its IP address. You can easily found Netgear extender IP written back of your X4 or in its manual. As soon as you have the IP address of your extender handy, you can perform a ping test.

Note: Do not connect your extender to a third-party WiFi network. Get it connected to your own WiFi only. If your extender is connected to an unknown network, then it can also be a reason why your X4 device is not broadcasting SSID.

Reset Your Netgear Nighthawk WiFi Extender

In the event that none of the solutions mentioned above helps you in fixing the issue, then the only tactic left is to resolve it is to reset your Netgear Nighthawk WiFi extender.

To reset your WiFi extender, simply push the reset hole situated on your X4 device with the help of pin, paper clip or any pointed object. Hold it for some time and release it. When the power LED on your Netgear Nighthawk extender starts blinking, then understand your device has been reset successfully.

Tip: You can also reset your X4 extender by following the instructions given on Netgear Genie smart setup page.

The Ball is in your Court

And with this last and final step, hopefully, your Netgear Nighthawk extender not broadcasting SSID issue has been fixed. Just in case, you are still struggling with the same issue, get in touch with our experts right away. And if the issue is solved, please let us know through the comments section which method have helped you out.