How do I reset my Edimax wifi extender?

How do I reset my Edimax wifi extender?

Here’s the steps to reset the unit.

  1. plug the unit into the power outlet and wait for about 30~45 seconds for it to finish booting up.
  2. while it is powered ON, press and hold down the WPS button for at least 20 seconds.
  3. after that, release it and wait for about 30~45 seconds for it to finish booting up again.

How do I access Edimax router?

Type in http://192.168.2.1 hit Enter. The Login window will appear. Type in the default username admin, password 1234. Click on Login.

What is Edimax router?

The Edimax BR-6208AC router supports the next generation IEEE 802.11ac wireless standard, meaning higher data rates in the 5GHz band. The router is also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n to ensure compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi devices.

How to setup repeater mode on Edimax Wi-Fi extender?

Select the option of “Repeater Mode”. Click on Next. The default SSID is “Edimax AP”. You can enter any name you like into the SSID box to be the network name of the extender Wi-Fi network. It is optional to setup new login password.

How do I change ededimax extender Wi-Fi adapter settings?

Edimax extender will need to use the same wireless encryption key so it could connect to your Wi-Fi router. Click on Cancelbutton to close the window. Click on the blue back arrow on the top left corner to go back to Network and Sharing Centerwindow. Page 3 Click on Change adapter settingson the left menu.

How do I set up AutoPlay on my Edimax wireless access point?

Insert the Edimax CD disk that came with the wireless access point. Once you insert the CD disk in, the AutoPlay pops up. Click on “Run Autorun.exe”. If you see a pop up window asking “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer”, click on Yes to accept.

Why is my Edimax not picking up my signal?

This is because, by default, routers are set to automatic channel selection. Therefore, if the channel of your router changes, the Edimax may not be able to repeat the signal. Fix the channel of your router after the set-up is complete to prevent this problem from occurring.

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