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GreenBean94
Jul 10, 2021Aspirant
EX6120 ROUTER PASSWORD REJECTED
I am trying to setup the extender but everytime i go to connect to the extending connections it will not accept my router password. I have tried on different devices. I have factory reset and tried a...
plemans
Jul 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Are you connecting the extender to the router via wps?
What router are you connecting it to?
Have you tried setting up the extender using the installation assistant and not WPS?
- GreenBean94Jul 10, 2021AspirantThe router is Vodafone.
Yeah I was using WPS. I tried via the Web setup but can't go any further as I need to be connected to the extended connection and can't as won't accept password.
Where is the installation assistant?- plemansJul 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Factory reset the extender.
Push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while its powered on.
Here's the video for how to use the installation assistant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVklshxBMk
- GreenBean94Jul 10, 2021AspirantI did reset it but I didn't hold for as long so will try that.
Yeah I tried the installation assistant via Web but as I can't connect to the connection as won't accept password it won't work.