WiFi extenders can smoothly connect to your router with the help of Ethernet cable or WPS method. We will provide methods and instructions, which you can use to complete any setup like Setek WiFi extender setup, Netgear WiFi Range Extender or any other brand.
We will also share tips and solutions to make the network strong and error free.
WiFi Range Extender Setup
The first step to setup the WiFi Range Extender is connect it to the router with the help of Ethernet cable or WPS method.
Using Ethernet Cable
You should find the WiFi range extender WAN port and modem LAN port and insert the cable to the ports. Then, turn on extender by plugging it into the wall socket.
Using WPS Method
You can also use WPS methods to connect the extender to the router (without using any cable). To link, just find and press WPS button on the router and extender.
After that you should configure the range extender with the help of your computer or laptop. just follow some easy steps to adjust the settings.
Configuration Through Computer
- You can access the interface with the help of computer or laptop.
- Start with connecting the computer to the router network by LAN cable.
- Choose updated web browser and search the IP address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.10.1.
- The login page of the interface will load, where you have to enter the admin credentials which you have used at the time of setup.
- Reach to the interface and adjust the settings. After managing the settings, you will successfully setup.
After adjusting the settings, you also should change WiFi extender password from the interface for security reasons. Now, you must take a look at solutions and tips section, so that you can easily solve extender related problems.
WiFi Range Extender Solutions and Tips
Check Out All Connections
Extender receives internet through Ethernet cable. So, the cable must be connected to the correct ports of the router and extender. The correct selection must be done, which is extender WAN port and router LAN port.
Unblock Network Signals
Devices that use electromagnetic waves that are the biggest reasons why you can face technical problems related to the Wireless-N repeater. Because of the electromagnetic waves networking devices will face internet signals interruptions. To dispel the problems, change the location of the extender.
Update Extender Firmware
Update Wireless-N extender firmware version is one of the simplest procedure, which you can do with the help of your computer and some instructions.
- Find settings after accessing the interface via myrepeater.net or IP address 192.168.10.1.
- Scroll down and go to the Firmware tab and search for latest version firmware.
- Search for latest version firmware file, download it and then, paste it into Firmware tab.
- Then, click on the Install button and reboot the device after update.
Reboot WiFi Repeater
Reboot the repeater device can solve several problems like interface not working or extender not receiving internet. You can restart the device by unplugging the WiFi Range Extender and plugging it again in to the wall socket to reboot the whole system.
Reset Wireless-N Device
At last, if the problem is not solving by applying all the tips and solutions, then you can factory reset extender device. To reset the device, just find the RESET pinhole button and give it a long press. The extender settings and data will be cleared out. Then you have to reconfigure the device from accessing the interface.
End Note
Here, in this article, you have seen and learned how to setup and adjust the settings with the help of computer. We have also shared simple to apply tips and solutions, so that you can easily fix any technical problem.