How Do I Complete WiFi Repeater Setup on Mobile?
If you do not have a PC and want to perform WiFi repeater setup on mobile, you can take the help of the information given in this blog. Here, we will cover the repeater setup process in detail.
This is for your general information that some repeaters have dedicated mobile apps for the setup process. Therefore, if your repeater supports app setup, you should install the app on your mobile phone and follow the in-app instructions.
However here, we will let you know about the steps that will help you install the repeater via mobile phone without an app. The same steps can be used to complete Wireless-N WiFi repeater setup. Read on.
Steps to Complete WiFi Repeater Setup on Mobile
1. Place the Repeater in the Router’s Range
Everyone knows that a WiFi repeater repeats the signals taken from the router. Thus, you need to start the setup process by placing the repeater in the host router’s WiFi range. Here’s what you need to take care of:
- Plug the WiFi repeater in an available wall socket that is in the router’s WiFi signal range.
- Try to maintain the distance of 8-10 ft. If possible, plug your WiFi repeater and router in the same room.
2. Apply Power to Your Repeater
The next task you need to complete after the repeater and router placement is to apply power to both devices. For that,
- Switch on your host router. If it is already powered up, you must reboot it.
- Thereafter, switch on your WiFi repeater. Let its Power light stabilize.
3. Connect Your Mobile Phone to Repeater’s WiFi
Once the repeater and router are ready, you should connect your mobile to the repeater’s WiFi network. Know that it is important to connect repeater and mobile phone. Otherwise, you will not be able to complete WiFi repeater setup on mobile. Here’s what you should do:
| Android | iPhone |
|---|---|
| Long press the WiFi icon. | Tap the WiFi icon. |
| A list of networks available in the phone’s range will show up. | This will begin the search for available networks. |
| Find the default network name of your WiFi repeater. | Tap the name of WiFi network that your repeater is broadcasting. |
| Connect to it using the right WiFi password. | If prompted accept terms and conditions and enter the WiFi password. |
Note: The WiFi network name of the repeater is given on its label along with its WiFi password. You can also check these values from the user manual of your product. But, be careful while entering the WiFi password as it is case-sensitive.
4. Log in to Your Repeater
As soon as your mobile phone connects to the repeater’s WiFi network, you have to access the web interface of the WiFi repeater. To do that,
- Open the default web browser on your mobile phone.
- Type the 192.168.10.1 WiFi repeater setup IP.
- This will take you to a login page.
- Input the default admin username and password of the repeater.
- Tap Login.
Upon tapping login, you will see a number of on-screen instructions that will further guide you with the WiFi repeater setup on mobile. Follow them to complete the installation process successfully.
Also, do not forget to check the WiFi repeater’s label or the user manual to know about the default IP address and user details.
The Concluding Thoughts
Here ends our blog that explained how to complete WiFi repeater setup on mobile. We expect that using the information given above, you will be able install your repeater. However, if the setup fails, reset the repeater and configure it using the given information once again.