Wireless-N WiFi Repeater Not Working [Solved]

Wireless-N brand WiFi repeater connects with your home router with the help of cable as well as WPS option.

But, what you will do when it stops working. Here, in this blog post, you will get to know about causing factors why your Wireless-N WiFi repeater is not working.

Then, we will provide solutions and tips so that you can fix ‘WiFi signal repeater not working’ problem easily.

Why Wireless-N Repeater is Not Working?

There are majorly three possible reasons why you are facing repeater not working problem. Let’s list them down here one by one.

• Network interruption is one of the biggest reasons why your WiFi signal repeater is not working.
• Connecting damaged Ethernet cable (If using cable connection) to link the router with the repeater can also trouble you with similar problem.
• If the extender is plugged in to a damaged electric wall socket, then it would be a solid reason why repeater is not working.

So, these are the solid and possible reasons why you are facing Wireless-N WiFi repeater not working issue. Now, let’s look at solutions and tips to fix the above mentioned error.

How to Fix Repeater Not Working Issue?

1. Replace Damaged Cable

Never connect the repeater to the router using a cut or damaged Ethernet cable. You must check if any cable which is damaged is connected to the repeater or router. Disconnect it, if you find one right away and connect a new one.

2. Check Signal Interruptions

WiFi Signal interruptions can cause the Wireless-N WiFirepeater not working problem. These interruptions caused by electronic device like microwave ovens. So, you must choose an optimal location which should be far away from the electronic devices for your repeater in your house.

3. Reboot Wireless-N repeater

Rebooting the repeater is a great option to dispel the problem, because the process refreshes device system and settings. To restart, you just have to find and press the power On/Off button two times. The first time hit will turn the device off and second hit will restart repeater.

4. Reset Wireless-N Repeater

You can easily reset the Wireless-N WiFi repeater with the help of below given steps.

• You need a pin to start the process.
• Then, find the RESET pinhole button at the side of the extender.
• Long press the button with pen or pin for about 5-10 seconds.
• After 5-10 minutes, the device will reset, and all its memory wiped out.

But now, you have to re-adjust the settings and networks by going in to interface of the Wireless-N repeater like you did at the time of Wireless-N WiFi repeater setup.

Also check for firmware update of Wireless-N repeater with the help of web interface utility.

Update Firmware After Dispelling Issue

• Log in to interface using 192.168.10.1 and go to the Settings.
• Choose the Firmware tab given at the end of the list.
• Now, click on Search For Updates option in the firmware tab.
• If you find a new version, then download and install it in the repeater.

In Conclusion

Here, you have seen possible causing factors why your Wireless-N WiFi repeater not working. Then, we have provided solutions and tips to fix the repeater not working problem at the end of the blog. In the solution we have added resetting and updating firmware version sections.