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Simraj
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Dec 19, 2016
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Unable to connect via WPS or online

I have just pruchased this Wifi extender, and I tried connecting it to my router via the WPS button, I tried a number of times and it wouldn't connect. I checked and it is not using WEP security. Nex...
  • ox's avatar
    Dec 20, 2016

    Hey.  I finally got connected.  I did figure out that your wireless device and the extender need to be in the same room with your router at first.  I took my laptop upstairs and plugged the ext into the wall.  Then I clicked on the wifi address from your troubleshooting message and the page came up and I follwed the rest of the instuctions from page 8 of the instructions.  Good luck