Unable to Connect Wavlink Extender to Xfinity Router [Solutions]

It is an easy process to link your Wavlink range extender to Xfinity WiFi router. You can connect them together with the help of Ethernet cable as well as wirelessly using the WPS button.

But if you are facing technical problem of unable to connect Wavlink extender to Xfinity router, then you can learn solution from here.

Here, we will provide you possible reasons about why your extender is not connecting to the router. Then, you will learn how to solve connection problem between the router and extender.

Unable to Connect Extender to Router (Reasons)

There can many reasons why your Wavlink extender unable to connect with Xfinity WiFi router. We will make a list of causing factors down here.

• One of the biggest reasons of this mentioned connection issue is using the damaged cables (if Ethernet cable is used in connection).
• The other causing factor of the problem is placing and turning on the extender and router close to an electronic device.
• Plugging in the Wavlink WiFi range extender far from the Xfinity router then you will surely face this type of connection problem.

So, these were the possible reasons why you are unable to connect Wavlink extender to Xfinity router. Now, have a look how to solve this mentioned issue with the help of major troubleshooting tips and solutions.

Unable to Connect Extender to Router (Solutions)

There will be five tips and solution, you will learn and understand the process to dispel the problem like router to extender disconnection.

1. Router to Extender Link Correction

Router to extender can be connected through Ethernet cable. Cable should be inserted into the router’s LAN port and WAN port of the extender. The cable must be in good condition. If you find it damaged, then replace it with a new one.

2. Optimal Location in Your Home

Networking devices internet signals can be interrupted by electromagnetic waves that are used by electronic devices like microwave ovens. So, you have to make sure that the router and extender are not placed close to any electronic devices.

3. Plug Extender Close to Router

If you are using the WPS button to connect the router to extender wirelessly, then both the devices should be close to each other. You have to make sure that the extender is plugged in to a wall socket close to the Xfinity router.

4. Reboot Wavlink Extender and Router

If the router and extender connection not established yet, then you need to restart Xfinity router and Wavlink extender both of the devices one by one.

• Restart the Wavlink extender by pressing the power On/Off button twice and wait 2-3 minutes to reboot it.
• Reboot the Xfinity router by unplug its power adaptor from the socket and then plug it in again.

5. Reset Both Networking Device

If the router and extender connection is not working, then reset both devices. To start the process, just find the RESET pinhole button on the router and extender. Long press it with the help of pen and pin.

But after reset you have to sign in to both the devices interface and re-adjust the settings and networks. For router it is Xfinity router login interface (10.0.0.1) and for extender it is Wavlink extender interface (192.168.10.1).

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Here, in this blog, you have seen possible reasons why you are unable to connect Wavlink extender to Xfinity router. Then, we have solved the problem with the help of the simple troubleshooting tips and solutions easily.