Adjusting with poor Wi-Fi signals can be detrimental to your productivity at work. Irrespective of the amount you spend on your router, if you aren’t receiving a good signal strength, things can worsen. Belkin Range Extenders, in such cases, play a significant role in enhancing the wireless signal strength of your router, ensuring strong network connectivity. A proper Belkin Range Extender setup gives you an excellent opportunity to boost your network performance and excel at work.
Read on to explore how to do the Belkin Wireless Range Extender setup and get answers to some of the most common queries about this device.
The User Manual – Belkin Range Extender
Just like any other device you purchase from the market, your newly purchased Belkin Range Extender comes with a user manual. It includes detailed information on Belkin WiFi Range Extender setup, device specification, tips to reset Belkin Range Extender, and so on. It is recommended that you walk through this manual before using the device.
How To Setup Belkin Range Extender?
The process of Belkin Dual Band Wireless Range Extender setup can be classified in two sections. The first one is preparing the Belkin Range Extender installation and the other one is setting up the device. Users often complete the Belkin N300 Router Setup and then start with the setup of the extender. Now, let’s have a close look at each of these.
Preparing The Belkin Range Extender Installation
Here, first you need to unpack the Belkin Range Extender either for the Belkin N600 Range Extender setup or for another model. If you already have a Belkin Extender, then, it is recommended that you reset the device and start using it. You can then follow the below-mentioned instructions to continue with the Belkin N300 WiFi Range Extender setup or the N600 setup:
- Keep a wireless-enabled device such as laptop or tablet and ensure that you have a web browser installed on it.
- Note down the wireless network name (SSID) and the wireless network passphrase on a piece of paper.
- Ensure that the existing wireless router or the modem is working and that you have an active internet connection.
After completing the steps mentioned above, you might wonder, how do I know if my Belkin WiFi Extender is working. You can check the status light on the device to identify the status of your WiFi.
Belkin Range Extender Setup
As a good practice, you can set up the Belkin Range Extender near your router for installing processes and you can place it anywhere within the router’s range. Here’s the recommended guidelines to complete the setup of Belkin Range Extender:
- Plug the power adapter of your range extender to an electrical socket.
- Refresh the Wi-Fi network list of your laptop or compatible wireless device and you should see the New Belkin Range Extender Network by the name of “Belkin.setup to be configured”.
- Now, connect with Unsecured Belkin.setup.
- Once the connection is established, you should automatically be taken to the Belkin Range Extender setup.
- If the setup doesn’t open automatically, you can visit “http://belkin.range” using your preferred web browser.
- Once you are logged into the admin panel of your Belkin Range Extender, you can follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.
- You can change the device settings by setting the SSID and password, frequency, etc.
- Once the setup of Belkin Range Extender is complete, you can select your SSID from the list of available networks in range.
Belkin Range Extender Setup F9K1106V1
One of the most popular Range Extenders under the Belkin daily, the F9K1106V1 is known for producing excellent results when it comes to strengthening the WiFi coverage. While the setup process doesn’t require you to have any technical expertise, you must carefully follow the recommended instructions to ensure the desired outcome while using the device. Here’s how you can do the Belkin Range Extender setup F9K1106V1:
- Place the device in an area where the Wi-Fi signal of your router is strong. Ensure that you keep the device where you want to establish the extended network.
- Plug the power adapter of the range extender into an electrical socket and switch on the device.
- Place your Wi-Fi-enabled desktop computer or the laptop near the extender. Ensure that your PC is not connected to any other network devices via wired connection.
- Open the list of Wi-Fi networks on your computer and connect your computer to the range extender. Select Belkin.setup and then open a web browser on your computer.
- Type “192.168.206.1” into the browser’s address bar and press Enter to access the web-based setup page of the range extender.
Other queries raised by Belkin Range Extender
- What is the Ethernet port on a WiFi Extender for?
The Ethernet port on a WiFi Extender allows you to connect any non-wireless device to the Extender. The WiFi Extender picks up the network signal and re-transmits it.
- Can I connect a PC to a WiFi Extender?
Yes, you can connect a PC to a WiFi Extender using an Ethernet cable. All you need to do is connect one end of the cable to the LAN port of your PC and another to any of the LAN ports of the extender.
- What is the difference between WiFi Extender and WiFi Booster?
Whether it is a WiFi Extender or a WiFi booster, they all are the same. You can use them to improve the WiFi coverage in a given area.
- Does a WiFi Extender slow down internet speed?
A WiFi Extender that is wireless connected to your router can create an impact on the internet speed. It usually happens when the extender communicates with your device on the same band it’s using to communicate with the router.
- What do the lights mean on Belkin Range Extender?
If the extender shows blinking orange light, it means that the device is not connected to the wireless network. If it shows solid orange, the extender is experiencing a weak signal, and if it is alternating blue and orange, the device is ready for setup.
You can use a Belkin Range Extender to enhance the Wi-Fi coverage of your wireless network. It is recommended that you go through the user manual before using the device so that you get to know about the device and keep yourself prepared to resolve any issue while using the extender. If you have a Belkin Router, you can first perform the Belkin Router setup first and then follow the steps to set up the Belkin Range Extender as mentioned here.
