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rogercorke
Dec 28, 2021Guide
AC1200 Wifi Range extender will not connect with my computer
I have been using the AC120 for a year with no problems. But I have just changed the name of my Wifi router and the password to make it easier to remember and log in. I reset the AC1200 using the res...
- Dec 30, 2021
Yippee! It did it by not using WPS! Thank you so much for your help.
But isn't it unbelievable that a relatively simple piece of equipment can be made so bloody complicated? Just so typical of the way all computer equipment is still constructed and designed...created for nerds by nerds, instead of created by humkans for humans.
plemans
Dec 30, 2021Guru - Experienced User
don't set it up using wps. I've seen way to many routers not follow the same coding for wps and it cause issues.
If that method isn't work, then factory reset and install the extender using the installation assistant. NOT wps.
rogercorke
Dec 30, 2021Guide
Yippee! It did it by not using WPS! Thank you so much for your help.
But isn't it unbelievable that a relatively simple piece of equipment can be made so bloody complicated? Just so typical of the way all computer equipment is still constructed and designed...created for nerds by nerds, instead of created by humkans for humans.
- plemansDec 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Glad it worked for you!