The extenders are the future of the networking era. It boosts the router signals and network area. One of the extenders and boosters is BrosTrend WiFi range extender, it is small and easy to install. Here, you will get to know how to connect BrosTrend extender to a router without WPS button via BrosTrend WiFi extender setup.
How to Connect Brostrend Extender to Router?
Use Ethernet Cable to Link
Usually, users connect the extender with the router without using any wire of cable via WPS method. But you can also setup the extender using LAN cable.
- You should use a pair of Ethernet cable which is in good condition.
- Connect one end to the router LAN port and other to the extender port.
- Plug the extender directly in to the power wall socket.
- Now, you can configure the extender settings.
In WPS connection method, you should follow these below written steps:
- Plug in the extender directly in to the power wall socket and power it on.
- Then find and press the router WPS button.
- Within the 2 minutes, you should press the WPS button on the extender.
- Both the devices will connect automatically within minutes and set in default settings.
Access BrosTrend Interface
To access interface and configure the settings, you need a computer or laptop. it should have updated web browser (any), then follow these steps:
- Open browser and enter the default IP address 192.168.0.254 or use the URL re.brostrend.com.
- You have to search it by pressing the ENTER key.
- The browser will take you to the login page of the interface.
- Access it through the username and password.
- These details are given on the device back label as well as the user manual.
- In the interface, you will able to adjust the settings.
Configure Extender Settings
You should connect the extender to the router network in the interface and change the network type. Then you should change the WiFi password, adjust the frequency channels, and change the security type of the extender.
Setup Tips
Make Extender Up-to-Date
You should update the extender firmware in time intervals. You can update from the interface as well. Just access the interface with IP or URL, go in to the settings, open the Firmware tab, paste the firmware version file, and Install it.
Change Admin Password
Just access the interface with IP or URL in your compute or laptop. Enter the default username and password and reach the interface. Get into the settings > ADMIN > enter new password and SAVE it.
Change WiFi Default Password
Reach to the interface window and go into the settings. Open the Wireless Network > select the SSID > enter new username and password > SAVE the settings and connect again.
The Conclusion
From this post, you will get to know about how to connect BrosTrend extender to a router without WPS button (via WPS button).
