How to Connect RangeXTD Booster to ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless Dual-Band WIFI

Wi-Fi extenders are both a blessing and a headache. You buy one to make your weak Wi-Fi corners disappear but then you spend the next hour trying to figure out why the thing won’t connect. The ASUS RT-AC68U router is solid with great coverage, good speed but if you house is wide-spread then it requires RangeXTD booster. It is a lengthy process to setup RangeXTD with ASUS. So, if you are staring at those blinking LEDs and losing patience then this guide will help you to connect step-by-step with all the small details.

Overview of RangeXTD

The RangeXTD booster is a range extender. It will catch your main Wi-Fi signal and rebroadcasts it to dead spots. Simple job but the setup can trip you up if you skip a step or mistype your password.

You can connect it to your ASUS router in two ways:

• Using the WPS button which is a quick but hit-or-miss.
• Using the manual setup via RangeXTD login, this one is longer but guaranteed.

We will explain both but let’s start with the WPS method because it’s faster if it works.

Steps to Setup RangeXTD Booster to ASUS RT-AC68U

Step 1: Plug in the RangeXTD Booster

You must know that location matters. Always place your booster halfway between the router and the area with poor Wi-Fi coverage. There you need to plug in the booster and wait for the power LED to get stabilize. Also while placing the booster; you need to make sure that there are no electronic gadgets or thick walls. As these things creates an interference with the Wi-Fi signal.

Step 2: Use the WPS Method

• On your ASUS RT-AC68U, 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: RangeXTD Login Method

This is where you take control instead of hoping WPS works.

• Keep the RangeXTD plugged in. Wait for the power light to stay solid.
• On your laptop or phone, disconnect from your usual Wi-Fi and look for a new open network, something like ‘RangeXTD’. Connect to it.
• Once connected, open browser on your mobile and enter and IP 192.168.7.234 in the address bar.
• One of those will take you to the RangeXTD login page.
• You’ll see a login screen. Enter the default username and password.
• Once you’re in, you’ll see a simple setup page

Step 4: Connect RangeXTD to Your ASUS Wi-Fi

• Click on Repeater Mode or Extender Mode whichever is listed.
• Then, it will start scanning the available Wi-Fi networks.
• Find your ASUS RT-AC68U network from the list of Wi-Fi network.
• 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: Reconnect and Test

• Once it restarts, check your phone or laptop again. You’ll now see your extended Wi-Fi showing up.
• Connect to it using your same Wi-Fi password.
• Now do the walk test, move around the house, especially in that dead zone. You should notice your signal staying solid where it used to drop.
• Try streaming something or running a speed test.
• If the network is still flaky then try placing at different location where there is no interference of electronic appliances.

Step 6: Troubleshooting Tips

These extenders can be stubborn. Here is some troubleshooting you can perform, if it wouldn’t connect:

• Reset the RangeXTD: There’s a tiny reset pinhole which you need to hold it down using a pin till LEDs to flash. Now, it is back to factory settings. You can setup from the scratch.
• Double-check Wi-Fi password: The most common reason it fails is a wrong password. Yes, even a missing space or symbol matters.
• Check security settings: ASUS routers often default to WPA3 security. RangeXTD doesn’t always support that. Go into your ASUS router settings switch to WPA2-Personal. Then retry the RangeXTD setup.
• Firmware issues: Out-dated firmware can mess up the WPS process. Update both your ASUS router and the booster if possible.

Final Thoughts

In short, we can say that getting the RangeXTD booster to connect with the ASUS RT-AC68U isn’t complicated; it’s just a bit lengthy. The WPS method can work if you’re lucky, but the manual setup via the RangeXTD login page is way more reliable. Once you set it up, you will see the bars from zero to full without connection being drop after every few minutes. After all the trial and error, once it’s connected, it just stays connected. No more headaches. No more blinking LEDs. Next time, don’t overthink. Simply follow this guide step-by-step to setup your RangeXTD booster with ASUS router. It’ll click eventually. And when it does, that dead zone you hated will be gone for good.