Detailed Guide to Setup D-Link WiFi Extender

A D-Link Extender often called range extenders or repeaters. By rebroadcasting the WiFi signal from a router, it utilized to increase wireless network coverage. Before we move forward towards the D-Link WiFi extender setup, let’s understand that how does it works

How Does D-Links Extender Works?

• Your router and the extension establish a wireless connection.
• To increase its range, it rebroadcasts the current WiFi signal after capturing it.
• The extender allows devices in previously WiFi-unconnected areas to connect.

Setting up a D-Link WiFi Extender is straightforward. Here is a detailed guide to help you get your extender running smoothly.

You can set up your D-Link extender by two methods; one is either using WPS button or the other one is using web browser.

WPS Method

• Find the WPS button on your extender and router.
• Press your router WPS button.
• Press your extender WPS button within two minutes.



• The router will immediately establish a connection with the extender. The success will be verified by the LED indicator.

Web Browser Setup

Connect to D-Link Extender Network

Use your computer or smartphone to search for available WiFi networks. Connect to the default network of extender and there is no password securing the network till this step.

Access Setup Page

• Open a web browser and type the extender default address 192.168.0.50 or the URL dlinkap.local in the field box.
• Now you reach to the login interface. Log in using the default credentials, which is usually admin/admin. Check the user manual for your model.

Configure Your Extender

After logging in, you reach the dashboard. Here you need to configure the extender by adhering on-screen instructions to scan for available networks.

• Select your router WiFi network from the list of available networks.
• Enter your router WiFi password, when prompted.
• Configure the extender extended network name; it can have the same or a different name as the router network.

Save Settings

Save the configuration and wait for the extender to reboot. Once rebooted, the extender will connect to your router.

Placing and Testing of Configured D-Link Extender

• Relocate the extender to a point halfway between the router and the area needing better Wi-Fi coverage.
• You need to first, disconnect all your devices from the extender setup network. Reconnect your device to the extended WiFi network.
• Test the connectivity in areas where the router signal was weak to confirm improved coverage.

By following these steps your D-Link WiFi Extender is successfully set up and ready to enhance your WiFi coverage around the house.

Conclusion

In the end, we conclude that it is easy to setup D-Link extender; just in few steps. This extender is compatible with all kinds of router which makes it easier to setup. Here, we have shared two ways to connect and configure the D-Link WiFi extender setup.