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Spoonfingers
Aspirant
Sep 13, 2020

Can’t login to WiFi Range Extender

I want to login to the range extender to change its name on the network, but I can’t access the login interface via mywifiext address <br><br>It just says page not found? I’ve tried Safari and Firefox on my MacBook Pro and also my iPhone. I’m definitely using the extender on my WiFi whilst attempting the login, I’ve even connected to the main WiFi just for kicks. I’ve also tried the standard IP suggestion but still the same results?!<br><br>Does this range extender not allow for this? Am I missing something obvious? Is there any other way? Or is my Vodaphone router blocking this attempt?<br><br>Please can someone put me out of my misery. 👍🏼

7 Replies

  • Spoonfingers's avatar
    Spoonfingers
    Aspirant
    Sep 13, 2020
    Just to clarify the extender just shows up as standard router name + _ext but I want to name it separately to the main router with a name of my choice.
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 13, 2020

    have you tried logging into it using the IP address the vodaphone gives to it? 

    Have you tried a different browser? 

    Or even tried hardwiring into it for setup/changes? 

    • Spoonfingers's avatar
      Spoonfingers
      Aspirant
      Sep 13, 2020
      Yeah, as above, I’ve tried the IP and two different browsers. As for hard wiring it, the MacBook Pro is wireless only, no Ethernet port.
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 13, 2020
        Spoonfingers wrote:
        Yeah, as above, I’ve tried the IP and two different browsers. As for hard wiring it, the MacBook Pro is wireless only, no Ethernet port.

        what IP address? 

        What are the led's on the extender doing? 

        did you try setup via wps and/or using the installation wizard?