How to Connect RangeXTD Booster to NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Dual Band Smart Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi dead zones are very frustrating. You’ve got a perfectly fine router like the Nighthawk AC1750, which is a beast on paper. And still, your phone barely clings to one bar the moment you step into another room. That’s when you decide that it is time to setup RangeXTD booster to stretch my network. What you didn’t expect was how complex the setup would be. If you’ve got that combo of RangeXTD + Nighthawk AC1750 and you’re trying to make them work together. Here is how you can set it up together and widespread the network across your house.

What is RangeXTD booster?

The RangeXTD is a Wi-Fi booster. It doesn’t replace your router; it only repeats the signal which gives you extra coverage in places where your Wi-Fi goes out. The RangeXTD picks up the main signal from the Nighthawk AC1750, boosts it and delivers it again.

Steps to Setup RangeXTD Booster to NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Dual Band Smart Wi-Fi

Step 1: Plug in the RangeXTD Booster

You need to plug in the RangeXTD into a wall socket. Halfway between the router and the place where you want to extend the signal. Then wait for the power LED to turn solid. That’s when it’s ready to pair.

Step 2: Try the WPS Button First

• On your NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750, find the WPS button which is usually on the front or the side.
• Press and hold it for about 2 seconds.
• Now, go to your RangeXTD booster and hit its WPS button. Within 10 to15 seconds, the RangeXTD should catch the router’s signal.
• If it connects successfully, the LED indicator on the RangeXTD will light up, steady green or blue. That means it’s now extending your Wi-Fi.
• If this worked for you, you are done setting up RangeXTD booster. If not then don’t worry. Try setting up manually.

Step 3: Manual Setup through RangeXTD Login

If WPS failed then the web setup is your only option left.

• Keep the RangeXTD plugged in. Wait until it powers up.
• On your phone or laptop, disconnect from your current Wi-Fi and look for a new open network, something like RangeXTD or RangeXTD_Setup. Connect to it.
• Type 192.168.7.234 in the address bar. One of those should open the RangeXTD login page.
• Once you reached to the RangeXTD login interface. You have to login with the credentials.

Step 4: Configure the Booster

• After logging in, it’ll show you a setup wizard. Click on Repeater Mode or Extender Mode whichever is listed.
• Now it’ll scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
• Find your Nighthawk AC1750’s Wi-Fi network in the list.
• Click on it and hit ‘Next’.
• You’ll then be asked for your Wi-Fi password. Enter it exactly.
• Here’s the part where you can set a new Wi-Fi name.
• Click Save or Apply, and the booster will restart.

Step 5: Connect and Test

Once RangeXTD booster is restarted; go to your phone or laptop Wi-Fi settings. You’ll now see either the same network name or the extended version you created. Connect to it using the same password as your main Wi-Fi.

Now do a quick test, walk into the room that used to have poor signal. Check your bars. Run a speed test if you want. You should notice the signal holding steady.

If the network is still flaky then try placing at different location where there is no interference of electronic appliances.

Step 6: If It Still Doesn’t Work, Reset Everything

Sometime, you messed up in-between the setup process due to which you are unable to connect. At that scenario, you have to reset the RangeXTD booster.

There’s usually a tiny pinhole button labeled RESET. Use a paperclip and press it for 10 seconds. The lights will blink, and it’ll go back to factory mode.

After that, start again, plug in, connect to the setup network, go to the RangeXTD login page, and redo the setup.

Step 7: Check the Router Interface

Log into your Nighthawk router and see if the RangeXTD shows up under Connected Devices. If it does, it’s officially paired. If not, something went off during setup. Also, give the booster a reserved IP in the router settings if you can. It’ll prevent connection drops over time.

Wrapping It Up

From the above gist, we conclude that getting the RangeXTD booster to connect to a Nighthawk AC1750 isn’t complex but it’s not plug-and-play either. The WPS method can work if your firmware is fresh but the web setup is more reliable and gives you more control. Once the setup is completed, you can see the massive difference with no dropouts and no buffering. Don’t throw your RangeXTD in frustration. You just need to set it up right, keep the firmware updated, and place the router and booster at a location with no interference. Once the RangeXTD booster is connected with the Nighthawk, you will forget the hassle you go through with.