How to Setup Belkin WiFi Extender?

In today’s fast paced world, we need an internet connection which should be strong and reliable. Internet is required by almost everyone of us, no matter if we are using it on our home or at our office. But sometimes due to some factors like physical obstructions or any other signal issues the Wi-Fi extenders have become everyone’s favourite.

To overcome this issue , Belkin has came up with the Wi-Fi extenders which has now became popular among people especially in the multinational companies. In this article we will read how you can setup Blekin Wi-Fi Extender.

1. Initial Setup of the Device

To start the process, you must have these following things-

– The Belkin Range Extender Unit

– Power Adapter

– Installation guide for reference

– Ethernet cable ( only if needed )

A. Find an optimal location to place your range extender. Ideally, it should be within range of your existing Wi-Fi router while still reaching the areas where you experience weak signal strength.

B. Connect the power adapter to the range extender and plug it into a nearby electrical outlet. Ensure that the power source is reliable and not prone to frequent power outages.

C. Wait for the range extender to power up. The LED lights on the device will indicate its status. Consult the user manual to understand the meaning of each LED light.

2. Connecting to Your Existing Network

Now the next step is to connect the existing network with the new Wi-Fi extender.

– You have to access the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your computer or mobile device.

– Find and connect to the network “Belkin.setup” or a similar variant. The range extender creates this network particularly for the initial setup phase.

3. Configure the Belkin Range Extender

Now that you have completed the 2ns step, let’s now Configure the Range Extender-

– Choose the preferred language on the setup page. You can choose English or any other language in which you are comfortable.

– Click on the next button to continue after selecting the language.

– The setup will start scanning the list of available networks. You have to select your Wi-Fi network.

– Connect to your Wi-Fi after filling out the password.

– After connecting you will be asked to make a new password for your range extender. Create a unique password for your range extender.

– Click on the “Save” or “Finish”, to complete the configure process.

4. The Positioning of the Range Extender

– You have to find a suitable location to place the range extender. You have to find the areas at home where Wi-Fi signals are weak. These areas are commonly known as the ”dead zones”. Place the Wi-Fi extenders close to these areas.

– Avoiding the obstructions. You have to ensure that there are no physical obstructions such as the wall or objects that blocks the signal between Wi-Fi and the Range Extender.

– At last you have to check the signal strength. Check the LED Lights on your range extender. These LED lights indicates the strength of signal.

Some Additional Tips for Troubleshooting

– If you are facing any connectivity issues then try restarting your Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi extender. This will resolve the temporary glitches.

– Updates. Regularly check the firmware updates for your range extenders on the Belkin’s website. Keep the devices up to date to ensure the smooth functioning of the devices with latest versions.

– You have to avoid placing the range extenders nearby the electronic devices which can cause interference such as microwaves, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices etc.

– You can also consider changing the Wi-Fi channel on your main router if you are noticing slow internet speed.

– At last of you have done all the troubleshooting options and still facing issues, then reach out to the Belkins customer support for more further assistance.