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davenicsnr
Feb 10, 2021Aspirant
cannot connect second extender ac750 to network
Tried to connect with simple wps set up but failed. So followed previous extender connection instructions and used ethernet cable between extender & laptop. First effort failed part way through pro...
- Feb 12, 2021
If you didn't reset the original it should connect. But you can always try rerunning setup on it
davenicsnr
Feb 11, 2021Aspirant
yes I connected an ethernet cable.
1st floor extender N300 is showing authentification error. New ac750 extender no wps but can access internet.
plemans
Feb 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User
what authentication error?
Did you try a different browser/pc for setup?
- davenicsnrFeb 11, 2021Aspirant
All I can tell you is authentification error shows on both extenders - it doesnt give a description of what it meanes. The router maybe doesnt like 2 extenders
Also problem seems to be linked with 2.4GHz band.
I can connect to the internet when 5GHz band is selected on ac750 - 0DF9A3_5GEXT
I used the same browser ms edge for the set up.
Is it possible by having to revisit the gene several times something could be corrupted?
Are you able to check from your end
Can everything be cleaned out and started again?
- plemansFeb 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Looks like you're not the only one with issues adding extenders to that router.
- plemansFeb 11, 2021Guru - Experienced UserIf you search their forums, there's a bunch of issues with adding extenders to that router.
- davenicsnrFeb 11, 2021Aspirant
I see what you mean. Seems this router is the problem. It explains why I've been getting so many strange things occuring.
The only thing we now know is that only one extender will work on the THG3000
So now its a matter of returning things back to the way they were. N300 or AC750 on the 1st floor
Many thanks for your time & help. Pity we could'nt get a solution
- davenicsnrFeb 12, 2021Aspirant
Reconnected original extender N300 on 1st floor but could not connect to router. Is it possible I need to programme again after trying to set up ac750?
I had not removed the N300 initialy when trying to set up ac750. Could this be the problem? Could one have effected the other.
Spent the last 2hrs on the phone with vodafone support. They advise router is ok following tests.
They are calling me back in 2hrs after I have contacted you for advice
- plemansFeb 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
If you didn't reset the original it should connect. But you can always try rerunning setup on it