WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup

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    Quick & Simple WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup Instructions

    Are you frustrated with the sluggish internet speed at your home or office? Desire to boost your network with WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup. You are at the right page, here we have furnished detailed setup instructions with other significant information. Just check out the page till the end and enhance your knowledge about Wavlink AC1200 Extender devices. In addition to this page source you can also connect our technical support team via call/ live chat if you have any query. Our team will guide you with the setup process and also troubleshoot the issues with your wavlink device.
    WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup

    WN579G3 Extender Overview

    Earlier to move towards the WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup, you should know your device. Also understand its ability and compatibility too. All such details are:
    • It has compact wall plug design
    • Support dual band frequency 5GHz that offers 867Mbps speed and 2.4GHz that gives 300Mbps speed simultaneously.
    • Also has a built-in high power amplifier to extend signals.
    • On the front side of the device you’ll find a WPS button along with one LAN, one WAN/LAN, one Power, one WPS and three WiFi/Signal LEDs.
    • WAN/ LAN port is given in the bottom side of the device
    • Device has four 5DBi antennas to transmit signals, two on the top and one on each left & right side.
    • In addition to this you’ll also find the Reset button, WPS button, Mode Switch button and Power On/Off button on the device.
    • You can conveniently switch between Router, AP/Repeater mode.

    WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup Steps

    Users can easily configure their wavlink extender device by using WPS or Web based setup method. WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup steps by using both ways are described underneath step by step. You can opt any of them to complete the process.

    Unbox, Place & Power WN579G3 Extender

    WPS setup is a more quick way to complete the configuration of your device. With the use of this method of setup you can configure your extender device within 10 minutes. Before setup you need to select the mode in which you desire to set up the device. You can use the mode selection button on the device to choose the mode. Steps involved in WPS setup are:
    • Firstly, Unbox your WN579G3 Extender
    • In the box you’ll find:- RJ45 Networking Cable, WiFi AP/Range Extender/Router, Quick Guide
    • Carefully take out all and look for placement of device
    • Keep the WN579G3 Extender closer to the main host device
    • Plug-in the device in the power outlet & turn on the power switch.
    • Wait till the Power LED turns solid in colour.

    WPS WN579G3 Extender Setup

    WPS WN579G3 Extender Setup process will take only 10 minutes to complete. You just have to confirm first that your main router device supports WPS button setup. Also verify that your ISP has not disabled the WPS function by default. Then you can follow the given steps to configure your device:
    • Once the LED turns on, press the WPS on the WN579G3.
    • Hold it for 6 seconds and then press your main router WPS.
    • Complete the process within two minutes.
    • Let the device reboot itself and complete the process
    Once complete, you’ll notice your device WiFi LED & WPS led starts blinking. Now your extender SSID will be the same as your router’s SSID with _EXT in the end. You can use the network by using your main network password. Although you can relocate the device to enhance your network performance & test the device network by following the below given steps.

    Web WN579G3 Extender Setup

    Web based WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup involve further mentioned steps:

    Connect Laptop/ PC with WN579G3 Extender Network

    • You need to take Laptop/ PC device
    • Both Windows or Mac devices can be used.
    • Go to the WiFi settings.
    • Search for “WAVLINK-N_XXXX or WAVLINK-AC_XXXX”
    • Connect to the network.

    Browse Setup Page

    • Launch a web browser such as Google Chrome, FireFox etc.
    • Search for “http://wifi.wavlink.com” web address
    • Login page will open on the screen.
    • Use “admin” as username & password to login.
    • Press on the login option.

    Configure WN579G3 Extender

    • Select “system setup” option
    • Follow the on screen instructions.
    • Choose your router’s network name.
    • Then provide your network password.
    • Move ahead as screen guides.
    • At last, choose “Connect” option
    • Wait till the device reboot itself and the process completes.
    • Once the device starts again you’ll notice the WiFi LED turn on.

    Relocate WN579G3 Extender

    Relocation of your WN579G3 extender device is an optional step. You have to follow this step if you find a dead spot or weak signal area. In such a case you should plug-out the extender device and place it in another place. Plug it back in again and check the WiFi indicator on the device. Keep the device within the signal range of your main host router device.

    Test WN579G3 Extender

    You need to test your network once the WL WN579G3 AC1200 Extender Setup completes. Testing may involve following steps:
    • You have to take a WiFi enabled device
    • Thereafter go to the WiFi settings and search for the extender network.
    • Now, use the password and connect to the network.
    • Then use the internet and browse high definition content to check the speed of the network.
    • You need to check from the network from different locations of your space.