How to Setup Wavlink WiFi Extender

Wavlink is a brand that offers a wide range of wireless extenders, routers and WiFi adapters. The Wavlink Extender setup can help you to extend the WiFi network by connecting your WAVLink router to an existing network or Ethernet cable. You can also use it as a standalone device for your home or office use. Below is all that you need to know about Wavlink WiFi extender setup.

Prerequisites of Wavlink WiFi Extender setup

Wavlink WiFi extender Setup requires

• A laptop or a PC with a USB port.
• An active internet connection.
• A stable power source for the extender to work properly (a wall socket, for example).
• A stable WiFi connection between your router and Wavlink WiFi extender device(s) to extend your coverage area.

Unboxing of Wavlink Extender

In this section, we will show you how to unbox your Wavlink WiFi Extender. The following are the contents of the package:

• The Wavlink WiFi Extender itself
• A power adapter with a US plug and cable
• A warranty card
• An Ethernet cable for connecting the extenders directly together or to a DSL/Cable modem using an Ethernet port on your router

First, read through the user manual carefully to get familiar with all its features and buttons. Then connect each of your devices to it via ethernet cables.

Steps for Wavlink WiFi Extender setup

Here’s how you can setup and configure your Wavlink WiFi Range extender by following some simple steps.

In the first step, you must ensure that your Wavlink Range extender is plugged into a power source. To do this, plug the adapter into an outlet (for example, one in the wall) and then plug in the power cord from your router or modem into the other end of it. Before proceeding with this step, you must have a power source for your Wavlink Range extender.

Access The Wavlink WiFi Extender setup Page

Now, we will tell you how you can access the Wavlink AC1200 Extender Setup page. WiFi Extender. If you are trying to access the setup page of your Wavlink WiFi Extender, there are two ways in which you can do so.

• You can directly go to the IP address of your device by typing 192.168.XXX.XXX into your browser’s address bar, hit enter, or click on ‘go’.
• In case you have an active internet connection, it will show up on its own with the default username and password settings that come with all products from this brand (username: admin; password: 12345678).
• The other way is by entering http://192.168.xxx/wls_defconfigurator_cgm/index?action=login in any web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge etc. and hitting enter or clicking on the ‘go’ button once again

Download The Wavlink WiFi Extender Setup App

After the setup process, you can see that Wavlink WiFi Extender is connected to your phone. You will be able to connect your device to the Wavlink WiFi extender by scanning the QR code, which will appear on your phone’s screen.

Now, you can now enjoy all of these services on your Apple or Android device by following these simple steps:

• First, download and install the Wavlink app from Google Play Store or App Store (if you want it for iOS)
• Open this app and select the “extender” option there. It will ask for a name of your choice to identify this device in its network.
• Enter something like ‘Living Room’ if it makes sense for you. Otherwise, just type anything else like ‘Office’ etc.,
• Then hit the OK button at the bottom right corner of the app screen etc.

Go to Homepage of Your Setup Portal

After connecting Wavlink WiFi Range Extender to your router and computer. You will be able to access the internet. Thereafter, clicking on the login button, you will reach the homepage of your Wavlink WiFi Range Extender. We will now proceed from here.

Type the Password and Username in the Fields

This is usually the default username and password. If you have changed them, use the new login credentials. Once again, let us tell you that the default username and the default password are “admin”.

• Enter the username “admin” without quotes, and then enter the password “admin” without quotes.
• If you see the following warning message: “This system does not support your device. Please contact your network administrator for assistance,” then your router has been configured to use WPA2-PSK security mode, which the Wavlink WiFi Extender does not support.

To continue Wavlink ac600 setup:

• Use a paper clip or pen tip to press and hold the Reset button on the back panel of the router for about 10 seconds;
• Release the Reset button after about 10 seconds;

Click on the Login Button

Now what you need to do is click on the login button so that you can proceed further. You will reach the homepage of your Wavlink WiFi Range Extender, and here, you have to select your network name from the list that appears in front of you. After selecting it, click on Connect button and wait for some time till it connects with your router automatically.

Know The Buttons

After clicking on the login button, you will reach the homepage of your Wavlink WiFi Range Extender. Once you log into your Wavlink WiFi Range Extender, you will see a page with many buttons.

• The first one is to start the setup wizard.
• The second one is to access the settings page.
• The third one is for firmware upgrades.
• And the last one is for log pages (error logs).

Tune The Basic Settings

Now, we will see some basic settings that a user can change for their Wavlink WiFi Range Extender. So, the first thing that a user can change is the SSID or a service set identifier name of his or her extender’s WLAN network.

Next is setting up and clearing up a security key or password for your WLAN network. Then, the next thing includes changing its operating mode.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to access the setup page for your Wavlink WiFi Range Extender, we are sure that you must be able to change its settings. So go ahead and try out these steps and make your extender work according to your needs.