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vcx1
Dec 15, 2021Aspirant
Can't get extension WiFi to recognise my WiFi password
I have turned it on, moved it away, then further away, all lights are on. When I look at my phone it comes up with the 2 WiFi extension options. I choose one/either and it asks for my WiFi password so...
vcx1
Dec 17, 2021Aspirant
You are correct. Vodafone does not support a 3rd party Extender. I definitely won't be renewing my contract with them when it finishes. Thanks for spotting the error!
michaelkenward
Dec 17, 2021Guru - Experienced User
vcx1 wrote:
Vodafone does not support a 3rd party Extender.
This does not mean that you cannot get your extender to work. You just have to ignore the standard setup routine and go for a custom process.
If WPS won't work, try something like changing the wifi settings in your modem/router.
This is not the first time that your problem has hit these places:
Search - NETGEAR Communities – Vodafone EX6110
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- vcx1Dec 17, 2021AspirantOK. Though I am not technologically minded so I wouldn't know how to do this 🤨