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leroy03
Aspirant
Nov 03, 2020

Can’t connect devices to extender

I have set up my extender and am ready to use it. However, when I try to connect my devices, it tells me my WiFi password is incorrect. I am using the same password as I always do for my regular WiFi ...
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leroy03
Aspirant
Nov 03, 2020
It’s linked to a century link router and I did use wps to link it.
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 03, 2020

which centurylink router? 

Have you tried reinstalling it using the installation wizard? (Not wps)

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    leroy03
    Aspirant
    Nov 03, 2020
    It is a 802.1 1n router through century link. I have not tried the other method yet.
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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 03, 2020

      centurylink has many routers. An actual model helps. 

      But try the installation assistant first

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        leroy03
        Aspirant
        Nov 03, 2020
        I can’t use the installation assistant because my laptop won’t connect the the extender.