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n600 range extender does not communicate with devices
After setup the extender is connected to my home network and the SSIDs with the _2GEXT and _5GEXT extensions to the in addtion to the main SSID are all present in my WiFi analyzer (on my Android phon...
Thanks DarrenM. If I had known I had to manually change Networks for it to work I would not have bought it. That make it totally useless to me as I am not going to do that while walking from room to room on an Internet phone.
As for not using the same SSID I'll have to review the manual and quick start instructions. I was sure they said you could use the same SSID. However, the analyzer on my phone does indicate 3 different SSIDs so I am still a little confused about how it is "supposed" to work.
BTW I cannot connect with either of the SSIDs created by the installation.
Hello Wiiiiindy2
I would try to factory reset the extender and do the setup again you can do this by holding the reset button down for 10 seconds.
DarrenM
Thanks again. However I decided to attack via a series of planned steps starting with a power down of the extender (using the on/off button). Next were unplugging, factory reset-reinstall, booting the router, etc etc.
Lo and behold, the 1st step took care of the issue. When it was powered back on all lights came on and it smoothly connected to my phone (after I supplied the password).
I still wish the devices would change to the strongest signal as they moved around covered area but live and learn.
Oh, and I mispoke in writing that it was totally useless. Of course most places in the house the primary SSID works ok most of the time. And occasionally I take the laptop to another room to work and it will come in handy for that.
And of course I learned a lot about extenders and the current uselessness of dual band wifi.