Gaming setup

Here are all the details about the dlink extender. We can’t do a single thing online if we don’t have a stable internet connection. So, it is important to have the best internet gadgets. We can gain an advantage in competitive gaming and streaming with a stable internet connection. I have been playing Fortnite for the past 1 year. It is one of the best battle royale games with several game modes. It requires better processing speed and a lot of power. The internet speed greatly affects our chance to win the game. Also, good internet speed is essential for attending online classes.

My house has a good router, but it has many problems. The issues are mainly related to the range and stability of the Internet. It will work very well if I am directly in front of the router, but the Internet speed will decrease if I move to another room. Besides, there is an apparent lag that prevents my gameplay.

I wished to become a professional gamer, but these problems have deterred me from achieving my dream. Also, I have a hobby of watching plenty of Netflix and YouTube content. But I cannot always sit in front of my router because it is inconvenient. I wished to increase my range, so I purchased a Dlink extender.

Features of dlink extender

It was surprisingly strong. It boosted my signal. I have a Dlink extender plugged in approximately the furthest from my router. But, it still shows 2-3 lights for the signal strength and provides the boost I require for even that last small part of my home. Also, I have noticed that the extender will get warm even if it is not in use. I contacted customer service at the D-Link Extender to learn about this before purchasing. I had a good experience with them.

I liked it a lot. Also, it was easy to install. There is a setup link exclusively for Dlink devices. Dlinkap.local will redirect you to an IP address of 192.168.0.50. If you want to log in or configure any Dlink Wireless Booster or Dlink extender, you can use link.local as the default web address.

Setting up the extender

D-Link wifi extender setup is an easy process. We can configure the D-Link extender through the WPS or web browser. You can select any of the following methods. Accordingly, dlinkap.local is the default URL for setting up your D-Link range extender. Sometimes, there is a chance to fail to access the dlinkap.local. At that time, you can connect to the D-Link extender setup utilizing the default IP address.

To set up a Dlink extender through the WPS method, you need to place the Dlink extender in the same room as the existing router. After that, you should plug the extender into an electrical source. After one minute, press the WPS button on the Wi-Fi router. After that, You need to wait for the LED to turn green. It will turn solid green if the connection is established between the router and D-link extender. Then, you can unplug the D-Link extender and place it where you want it.

Browser Setup

To set up the D-Link extender through a web browser, you need to connect the D-Link extender to the computer using an Ethernet cable. Then, open the wireless utility on your computer and choose the name of your device network. Then, enter the password. After that, you need to open a browser on your computer and type the default web address dlinkap.local of the D-Link extender. Also, you can utilize the IP address of the extender, i.e., http://192.168.0.50. Enter the default login credentials of D-link on the login page, and click ‘Login.’

Then, you will reach a configuration page. Click the ‘Setup’ tab on that page. A d-link wifi extender setup wizard will launch. After that, you need to follow the online instructions. You can configure the security and wireless settings for the d-link device. Then, click on the ‘Finish’ tab to complete the setup process. After completing, you should reboot the D-link extender.

Dlink extender Troubleshooting

There is a chance you will face problems during the D-Link Wi-Fi extender setup process. To solve these problems, you need to perform a reset. It is not difficult to reset the Dlink extender, but it has severe impacts. A simple reset can remove all the configurations and settings. You should ensure the Dlink Wi-Fi extender is on before resetting.

If you plug out the repeater during the process, it will damage the D-Link device. The Reset button is on the back panel of the D-Link repeater. Press and hold the ‘Reset’ button. Release the button if the LED on the repeater lights up. After the reset, the repeater will restart automatically. You should configure your Dlink extender once again after the reset.