How to Connect RangeXTD Extender to Deco Router?
The RangeXTD is a small and AP feature booster that simply connects with your home router with ease and extend signals. Here, you will get to know how to connect RangeXTD extender to Deco mesh router via interface where you can also update the RangeXTD Firmware.
Check Deco Settings
The Deco settings should be properly setup which will help you to make RangeXTD setup easy and error free. So at first, you should check that:
There are two ways to check one is through the phone (Deco app) other is through the computer (tplinkdeco.net).
- Open and access the Deco app in your phone. To access use the Deco login credentials. Then you can explore all the features and settings.
- Connect your computer to the WiFi and open the browser. Enter the URL tplinkdeco.net and search. You will reach to the Deco login interface. Use the admin username and password to access the interface. Now, you can explore the Deco router settings.
- Connect Power
- Press WPS Button
- Configure Extender
RangeXTD Extender Setup
There are three easy to do steps to complete the RangeXTD extender setup and connect RangeXTD extender to Deco mesh router.
The extender is a plug-in device that use will connect directly plug into the wall socket in order to provide power supply. The socket must be located near or in reach to the router range and at the optimal location. First, plug the extender and press the Power button on it to turn it on.
Now, if your router has WPS button then you can connect the extender via Wi-Fi protected setup. Just press the router WPS button and then the Extender button. Wait for few minutes and the connection will establish.
If your router has no WPS, then you have to use the Ethernet cable pair. Connect one end to the router LAN port and other to the extender only port. Then you can adjust the settings of the extender through the interface.
The extender has a default IP address that only works when user computer is connected to the same RangeXTD network. The IP is 192.168.7.234. At first, connect the computer and open the web browser. Enter and search the 192.168.7.234 RangeXTD login on the browser. You will reach to the extender login page.
Enter the admin username and password and you will access to the interface dashboard. Now, you can easily adjust the settings and connect new networks.
Conclusion
On this post, you have seen and learned about how to connect RangeXTD extender to Deco mesh router with the help of simple instructions.