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backonthejob
Initiate
Jan 12, 2021
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Extending as an AP

Hi,   I can setup my Extender as a WiFi Range Extented but I cant set it up as an Access Point.    Is this a limitaion to the model I have ?   When I connect a nic from my modem to my adapter i...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Jan 12, 2021

    Factory reset the extender. Then try connecting it to your router and running the setup on it again using the access point mode instead of extender mode. 

    To factory reset, put and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while its powered on

plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru
Jan 12, 2021

Factory reset the extender. Then try connecting it to your router and running the setup on it again using the access point mode instead of extender mode. 

To factory reset, put and hold reset for 7-15 seconds while its powered on

  • backonthejob's avatar
    backonthejob
    Initiate
    Jan 13, 2021

    Thanks, that worked.