How to Connect RangeXTD Booster to Netgear r6120 Dual Band Wifi Router
Even if you have a Netgear R6120 Dual Band WiFi Router, you may still be facing problems with dead network zones. The RangeXTD booster might be a good solution if you’re having the same problem at home.
People purchase it because it’s cheap and simple to put up.
It also features a sleek style that looks fantastic when you put it out in the open in your house. So, it makes logical to put these two together. Better signal in rooms where Netflix usually stops working. Or when your phone keeps falling to 4G during a video call.
Set up the booster with the Netgear R6120 router easily using this tutorial.
One step at a time.
Fundamentals before you start
Make sure you check the following things before getting started:
- Your Netgear R6120 router is properly working and is online.
- Know the proper credentials of your Wi-Fi network. It means (SSID) and password.
- The RangeXTD is plugged in a working power source.
- Your phone or laptop is charged properly as setup consumes a lot of charging.
Also, place the RangeXTD midway between the router and the area with no network. That’s typically the finest place. Now, let’s move onto the setup.
Method 1: Pressing the WPS button
Do this:
- Plug in the RangeXTD next to your Netgear R6120
- Wait for the power light to stop blinking.
- On the RangeXTD, press the WPS button.
- Similarly, press WPS on your Netgear router within two minutes.
The lights should start to blink. If they become solid, they are coupled. And later, you can place the booster in the spot where Wi-Fi normally doesn’t work well.
Now, you’ll see a second network that looks like this:
- YourWiFi_EXT
- or YourWiFi_2G_EXT or YourWiFi_5G_EXT
Connect the device with any of these networks. Try streaming anything, like YouTube or a program you keep watching.
What if WPS didn’t work? It happens, sometimes the device is not compatible with this method. Let’s put everything up manually.
Method 2: Set up manually using the rangextd login page
This seems worse than it is. You are effectively asking the booster which Wi-Fi to pick up and send out again.
Here’s how it really goes:
1. First, reset the RangeXTD.
- Small hole for resetting the device
- Hold for 10 seconds with a pin
- The lights will flicker like they woke up angry.
2. Connect to its Wi-Fi network.
- Find something like RANGEXTD in the Wi-Fi list on your phone or laptop.
- No password is generally needed here
3. Type “192.168.7.234” into your browser’s address bar.
- You should see the rangextd login page now.
4. Put in your login information
- Name: admin
- The password is “admin,” unless the gadget says anything otherwise.
You are currently at the control panel for the booster.
5. Mode for Hit Repeater/Extender
- Allow it to look for networks. Your Netgear R6120 Wi-Fi should be there.
6. Choose your Wi-Fi
- Netgear has two: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. You can choose among them.
7. Enter your current Wi-Fi password
- Yes, the password you always use.
8. Let it connect and restart.
- Don’t disconnect now, just wait.
- It should display the expanded network when it turns back on.
Now connect to the extender:
- Choose the one that ends in _EXT
- Type in the same password for your Wi-Fi
- Boom! You’re on the internet.
What band should you choose? 2.4GHz or 5GHz
- 2.4GHz: Longer range, better through walls, slower speeds
- 5GHz: faster speeds, shorter range, and more sensitive
Suggestion:
If the booster is distant from the router, use 2.4GHz. And if it is close and speed is desired, choose 5GHz.
If the booster can repeat both bands, you can connect both of them as well. That’s even better.
Fix Common Issues
Let’s talk about the difficulties you might come across during the setup
Can’t go to the rangextd login site
Try one of these:
- Turn off mobile data (Wi-Fi only)
- Use a different browser
- Use the IP 192.168.7.234
- Try again after resetting the booster
Some Android phones take over local setup sites, which is unpleasant. Laptops function better here.
The Wi-Fi is there, but the internet isn’t.
That typically means:
- Entered the wrong Wi-Fi password
- Weak signal because you’re too distant from the router
- The router connection failed when pairing
Try to move the booster closer to the R6120, reconnect, and then gently move it away.
The dead network zone still has no Internet
A few reasons:
- The distance between the router and the booster is not appropriate. Either it is too far from the router or too near.
- Avoid places with strong walls and metal furniture.
- You were using 2.4GHz instead of 5GHz that was required.
- The device is still on your old network.
Check the Wi-Fi settings on your device and make it connect to the _EXT network.
WPS works, however it disconnects at odd times afterward.
Don’t worry, it’s a common issue.
- Instead, set it up manually
- Manually lock the channel in the R6120 router (auto occasionally causes dropouts).
Some Additional Tips
- If you can, don’t use extension cables or plug strips.
- Keep it straight, not sideways
- Don’t put it behind TV or huge furniture.
- Restart once a week to keep everything running smoothly
- Give the expanded network a new name that is a little different so that devices can tell them apart.
When to start again and reset everything
If you’ve been doing this for more than 20 minutes and are ready to quit up,
- Set RangeXTD back to its default value
- Restart the Netgear R6120
- Set up the connection again from scratch using manual setup.
Final Words
It was not that tough, isn’t it. Once you connect the RangeXTD to the Netgear R6120 properly, it works well. You address your coverage difficulties and stop cursing at your Wi-Fi every night.
Don’t rush the setup. Start off near the router. If WPS doesn’t work for you, go to the rangextd login page. And check the speeds before you choose the final plug placement.
