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Harri_P's avatar
Harri_P
Tutor
Oct 25, 2019

Wifi extender Client light red or not on

I am able to connect to the internet using an ethernet cable from my pc to the extender but the client light is either off or red. I have treid a different cable but that made no difference. 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Harri_P wrote:

    I am able to connect to the internet using an ethernet cable from my pc to the extender but the client light is either off or red. I have treid a different cable but that made no difference. 


    I'm a bit confused. You've hooked your computer to the extender and its working? but you're wondering why the led isn't lit up? 

    • Harri_P's avatar
      Harri_P
      Tutor

      i think my connection is fluctuating as the light keeps changing. my connection to the router is always solid green. im unsure why the light is indicating poor client connection 

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        Have you tried a differnet client connected? See if a different laptop has the same issue. Maybe the port on your pc is bad. You said you've tried different cables. 

        Does it do the same over wireless?