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Swarson
Oct 14, 2024Tutor
EX6150v2-Connects to my router but can not see on WiFi choice
I bought an extender a year ago and it was working until recently. We have had several hurricanes and power outages. I updated the firmware as suggested and can connect the extender to my router with...
- Oct 14, 2024
yes they should roam to the stronger signal but that's depending on the devices (phone, computer, gaming device) own roaming protocols.
You can leave it or you can log in and change it.
Easy check is to log into your router and look at the attached devices list. It should list the extender on there.
Or you can try logging into it with the app
Swarson
Oct 14, 2024Tutor
Thank you for your reply. I used to see the _exe. So does this mean it is working and I should leave it be? My devices will roam to the stronger signal? Thanks again, just trying to understand these devices. My son does gaming and needed a stronger signal in his room. He had been connected to the _exe.
plemans
Oct 14, 2024Guru - Experienced User
yes they should roam to the stronger signal but that's depending on the devices (phone, computer, gaming device) own roaming protocols.
You can leave it or you can log in and change it.
Easy check is to log into your router and look at the attached devices list. It should list the extender on there.
Or you can try logging into it with the app