WL WN578R2 N300 Extender Setup

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    WL WN578R2 N300 Extender Setup & Troubleshoot Guide

    WL WN578R2 N300 Extender will prove to be a game changer for your home network. With the setup of the device you will get a robust network across your home. You can enhance your home network range and eliminate dead or no signal zone with the WL WN578R2 N300 Extender setup. Anyone can do the setup by following a few simple guidelines as specified in the next segment of this page. You can do the setup even if you are not a tech expert.

    In addition to the setup instructions you’ll also get a troubleshooting guide by following which you can easily resolve the issues you might encounter with WL WN578R2 N300 Extender.

    Overview of Aerial S2 N300 Extender

    Aerial S2 N300 Extender device is compatible to use in AP, Repeater, Router mode. You can set up this device very easily in any mode. The device supports advanced wireless security features WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption. In addition to this the device is equipped with one LAN port, One WAN port, a WPS button, a power button and two high performance antennas to enhance wireless performance. For convenient placement of the device, it has been designed in wall plug format. Furthermore it also complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

    WL WN578R2 N300 Extender Setup

    WL WN578R2 N300 Extender setup may involve following steps. You can do the setup by using the WPS button and web interface. Check the steps of both methods here:

    WPS Setup

    You can complete the WL WN578R2 N300 Extender setup by using the WPS button. You just need a router with a WPS button for this setup method. Press the WPS button on the router device following which press the WPS button on the extender. This process must be completed within a two minute time span. After that wait and monitor the WiFi LED of the device. If it turns on and stays solid then the setup is completed successfully otherwise fails. You need to try setting your device again if it fails.

    Web Setup

    Web based device setup is a more secure method. By using this method you can make several settings as per your need. Further are the steps you need to initiate for the WL WN578R2 N300 Extender setup.

    Power Up

    • First you have to switch the mode selector to Repeater position on the extender device
    • Thereafter plug-in the device in the power outlet.
    • Remember to plug-in next to the router device.
    • Turn on the power switch on the device.
    • You need to wait until the POWER LED is on and solid green.

    Connect the device

    • Now you need to connect the device with your laptop/ computer.
    • To do so, open your laptop or computer device.
    • Go to the WiFi settings and connect to “WAVLINK-N”

    Configure

    • Open the web browser on the device and go to the address bar.
    • Here you need to type http://ap.setup and click on enter
    • Thereafter you need to login on the page by using “admin” as your username as well as password.
    • Setup wizard will start and for that click on the Wizard option.
    • Now you have to choose the SSID of your host router network.
    • Enter the password of the host router network and then create a network name for your new network.
    • You can also keep the same name as your host router.
    • Verify the wireless settings and click on connect option
    • For a successful connection you should monitor the WiFi LED. If it’s turned on and stays solid then the setup is completed successfully.

    Relocate

    Once the setup is completed successfully you can relocate your extender device. Choose a position in the halfway between your router(Host Wi-Fi) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Keep the device within the range of your existing host Wi-Fi. Plugin the extender and wait until the WLAN LEDs are ON. in case the signal strength is weak then relocate it a bit closer to the main router device.

    Aerial S2 N300 Extender Troubleshoot Guide

    To troubleshoot the issue with Aerial S2 N300 Extender you have to follow the steps given below. With these steps you can easily solve the issues such as no internet, weak network, slow speed internet etc.
    • Primarily you should verify the internet connectivity through the main router.
    • Verify if there is any pending update of device firmware. In case yes, then do the needful.
    • Then you have to try rebooting the device. To reboot you need to unplug the device. Wait for 30 sec and then plug the device back in the power socket.
    • At last you can also try resetting the device to its factory settings.
    After following all the above steps, in case your problem is not resolved then you need to connect technical experts. Our wavlink technical team is always ready to assist you. You can connect our team experts through call or live chat as per your preference. Calling can resolve the issue more quickly.