The Setek WiFi extender is a networking device that extends your WiFi range throughout your home.
If you are living in
multilevel house, and are facing the problem related to slow network and
limited WiFi range. So, you can try to use Setek Extender which will increase
the range of your WiFi network. In today’s article, you learn how to complete
the Setek WiFi Extender Setup process.
To setup Setek Extender
It is very
easy to setup a Setek extender at home. You can easily setup your extender by
following the below steps:
1. First of all, turn off your existing modem and root router
and plug them out.
2. Keep the Setek extender near the router.
3. Connect the extender to the yellow port behind the router
with the help of an Ethernet cable.
4. Turn on both the router and the extender.
After
completing these steps, you need to configure your extender with a web
interface. To access the Setek web interface, use the IP address.
5. Connect your computer device to the network of the Setek
extender with an Ethernet cable or wirelessly. (You do not need to enter a
password to connect Setek Extender.)
6. Open any web browser on your computer device.
7. Enter the IP Address 192.168.10.1 on the address
bar of the browser
8. A login page will open, enter the admin into the
username and password into the password.
9. Now a dashboard will open for the Setek Extender.
10. On this, you can select the network that you want to extend.
6. Click on the CONNECT option, and when the Setek extender
reboots, setup is complete
This way,
you can extend your existing network range with the help of Setek WiFi
Extender.
Use WPS for setup.
If your router has WPS
button, then you can easily setup your extender with WPS button, steps are:
1.
Keep your Setek extender closer to
the root router.
2.
Plug the extender into the wall
socket and turn it on.
3.
Press the WPS button of the router
for 2-3 seconds.
4.
Within 1 minute, press the WPS
button of the Setek Extender.
5.
After this, Extender will reboot. It
will take a few seconds.
When the
extender starts, it becomes able to extend your WiFi range.
Technical Issues Of Setek Extender And Their Solution
If you are
facing problems while using the Setek extender, such as connection issues, weak
signals, limited range, etc. Below we discuss several troubleshooting tips to resolve those issues.
1.
Place your extender where there is a strong, consistent router signal.
2. The main reason of slow network is extra devices linked with extender.
Unplug all additional devices.
3. Update the Firmware Updates of the extender.
4. Reset and return the extender to its original factory settings.
5. Verify that no equipment is obstructing the extender's signal.
6. Verify that your router is set up correctly using the router
7. Make sure the router and extender are powered on properly.
8. If it is possible, connect the extender to the router by Ethernet cable.
To fix some
minor issues, perform the reboot and reset process on the extender.
Reboot
Perform the
reboot process to fix some little problems. To restart, simply turn off and
plug out your extender from the power socket. After a few seconds or minutes,
plug in and turn on your extender.
Reset
Your Extender
In Setek
Extender, there is a reset button on the Extender. Press this reset button for
10-15 seconds to restore the factory default setting of the Extender. It will
take a few minutes to reset the extender. When the reset process is complete,
reconfigure your extender to the router.
Conclusion
In this article, you learned about Setek extender. You understood what Extender is and how does it works. And also learned how to setup your Setek Extender at home.
