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Help connecting WiFi Range Extender
First of all, I don't have Nighthawk Mesh, I just didn't know where else to ask. Do the router and extender have to be the same brand? I have an old d-link router, but a Netgear extender. Anyways I c...
You can mix/match extenders/routers.
The only issue is that sometimes wps setup methods don't work.
Is that how you set it up?
If so, factory reset the extender and install it using the installation assistant instead.
Thank you so much for your reply, I'm sorry it took so long for me to respond. Yes, I had tried the WPS method before. I had to Google what the "installation assistant" was đ but at your suggestion, I used it and was able to connect the extender successfully! I've been testing the signal strength all morning, and there doesn't seem to be any problems with it. Thank you so much! You get the "my hero" button!
Glad to hear it worked!