Troubleshooting; You Cannot Get Your Range Extender Connected; You Cannot Access Your Range Extender - Linksys MAX-STREAM AX1800 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Your range extender works on 2.4GHz and 5 GHz networks.

You cannot get your range extender connected

Check the position of your router and range extender.
For first-time setup, you may need to place the range extender closer to the router. After
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you set up your range extender, you can unplug it and move it to the final location.
To reduce signal obstructions, try alternate locations for the router and range extender.
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Avoid placing the router and range extender near metal objects, masonry walls,
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and reflective surfaces such as glass or mirrors.
Avoid placing the router and range extender near other electronics that may
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cause signal interference.
If you're using Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect, make sure the light on the front of the range
extender is not blinking orange before trying to make the connection again.

You cannot access your range extender

To access your range extender settings in a browser, you must be connected to your extended
network. If you currently have wireless internet access, the problem may be that you have
accidentally connected to a different wireless network.
To fix the problem on Windows
1. On your Windows desktop, click on the wireless icon in the system tray. A list of available
networks will appear.
2. Click your extended network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer was
connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. Your extended network name,
Damaged_Beez2.4_Ext in this example, is shown selected.
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