Method 1 - Using WPS button
Connection to your router is very easy if it supports WPS; most recent routers do
(e.g. BT Home Hub 3 and later, or any other router that has a WPS button).
If your router doesn’t support WPS, go to ‘Method 2 - Without WPS button’ opposite.
1
Plug the extender into a power socket near your broadband wireless router
(e.g. in the same room). Wait 10 seconds for the extender to boot up. The light will
be flashing slowly red.
2
Press the
WPS button on your router.
3
Press the
WPS button on the extender (for 1 second) within 2 minutes.
4
Wait until the light stops flashing and turns either solid green, amber or red. The extender
is now configured with your hub/router, and you’re ready to find its optimum location,
see
2
below. If this fails (the light stops flashing and starts flashing red), please use
‘Method 2 - Without WPS button’ opposite.
Note: the WPS button on your extender is only used to connect to the router and can’t
be used to connect devices.
3
Open your internet browser and enter
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field.
-
Enter your extender’s
Admin password (printed on the label on the back of the
device or written by you on the back of this user guide in the space provided),
then click
Login.
-
Click
Start at the bottom then follow the on-screen connection wizard.
4
When you click
Finish your browser will lose connection to the extender
(ignore browser errors). The extender’s light will stop flashing on successful connection.
The extender is now configured with your hub/router, and you’re ready to find its optimum
location, see
2
below.
Full instructions on how to connect devices using different operating systems
are in the Frequently Asked Questions, available at
bt.com/essentials300.
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your hub/router and the area you wish to
extend wi-fi to.
2
Give the extender 10 seconds to boot up. Once ready the extender’s light will change to a solid
green, amber or red depending on the signal quality and location. Ideally it will be solid Green
indicating a good range and you can go to step
3
Connect your devices.
If the light continues flashing red for more than 1 minute check you hub/router
is switched on and try moving your extender closer to it.
3
Check the lights and if necessary move the extender closer or further away
from your hub/router depending on the light status below. Your extender is in a
pretty good spot when showing a solid amber light, but you should aim to get a
solid green light for a good range and position.
1
The extender’s network name is the same as your hub/router with
EXT-
added to the front.
For example:
Hub/router wireless network name: BTHub5-1234
New extended network name:
EXT-BTHub5-1234
2
From your device, select the network you wish to connect to.
3
Enter the wireless key – this is the same as your hub/router.
2
Move extender to optimum location
OR
Red (too far)
Move the extender closer to your hub/router.
Green (good range)
Good router signal strength. Ideal location for
maximum performance.
Amber (too close)
Move the extender further from the hub and
closer to the area you want to receive wi-fi.
It’s normal for the light to change occasionally.
1
Connect to your hub/router
If you need more help, go to
bt.com/essentials300
or call
0808 100 6116*.
*Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary.
3
Connect your devices
Method 2 - Without WPS button
If you don’t have a WPS button on your hub/router, you can set up your extender
using the web based set-up with an internet browser.
Important: Before following these instructions, make sure your computer is
not connected to the internet (unplug its ethernet cable or disconnect from
your wi-fi network).
Also before you start, to make this method easier for you, please write down the
default values from the label on the back of the device so you can avoid unplugging
the extender later on. There’s a space provided for this on the back
of this user guide.
1
Plug the extender into a power socket near your broadband wireless router
(e.g. in the same room). Wait 10 seconds for the extender to boot up. The light will
flash red slowly.
2
Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly:
Connect wirelessly
-
Use the wireless connection software or settings on your computer to display
the list of available wireless networks in your area.
-
Find your extender in the list and select it; it’s called
BTWifiExtndr-XXX.
-
Enter your extender’s wireless key (printed on the label on the back of the
extender or as suggested you can write it down on the back of this user guide
in the space provided)
-
Complete the connection on your computer.
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