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GillyB
Mar 14, 2020Tutor
Connecting a second extender
Hi, I'm trying to connect a 2nd wifi extender to my router. I have one upstairs which my son's amazon fire stick is wirelessly connecting to perfectly on both 2G and 5G EXT using the same passwor...
- Mar 15, 2020Thanks I'll try that. I was reluctant to turn the working extender off as I didn't want to mess up the extender that is working.
I did the initial set up by the router then took it to the room I needed it in .
plemans
Mar 15, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Did you try doing the initial setup in the same room?
Also, during setup, shut off the other extender so the one being setup only sees the router's wifi.
GillyB
Mar 15, 2020Tutor
Thanks I'll try that. I was reluctant to turn the working extender off as I didn't want to mess up the extender that is working.
I did the initial set up by the router then took it to the room I needed it in .
I did the initial set up by the router then took it to the room I needed it in .