How to Check If Your Wavlink Extender Is Working Properly

Setting up a wavlink extender doesn’t mean it’s working as you desire it to. It is very important to verify the working of the device. To ensure your home finally has fewer dead zones, and you can scroll or stream in peace, you have to check if your wavlink extender is working properly. Don’t know how? No issues at all simply scroll the page down and read the content on this article up to the end. This article will equip you with knowledge about how to check if the extender is working properly or not. Walk through various ways to confirm extender’s performance and ensure your device is helping, not hindering, your internet experience.

Check the Placement of Extender

First and foremost check the device place where it was kept. If the extender device is placed too far from the router device then it receives poor signals to amplify further. Wrong position of the extender will affect the working of the device so, you have to keep it wisely. Check out the important things you have to consider while finding an ideal location for the extender device:

• Ideally, the extender should be put in the halfway between your router and the area where coverage is weak.
• Moreover keep the extender device within the range of the router. 
• In addition to this you have to make sure there are no thick walls, electronic appliances, heavy metal objects or furniture that might interrupt the signals. Relatively clear paths are needed between the router, extender, and your devices.
• Avoid placing the extender device in corners. 

Observe the LED Indicators

Secondly you have to check the device indicators. Extender indicators reflect its working. Exact meaning of every extender LED might be slightly different. Here we explained the common behaviors of extender LED:

• Power LED: Should be solid (not blinking). If it’s off, the extender isn’t getting power.
• Signal LED/Wi-Fi LED:
  • Solid green/blue: Excellent connection with the router.
  • Amber/yellow: Fair signal, but might still work.
  • Red/off: Poor or no connection to the router.

You have to reposition the extender device in case the signal LED is red or off, as the extender is not receiving proper signals. 

Test Internet Speed 

You have to run a speed test of your internet extender device in different conditions to confirm the device is working or not. Check out here how to test the network speed. 

• Without extender directly from the router: Use a WiFi analyser app and test the network by connecting your device to the router’s network directly. Note down the internet speed from different areas of your space. 
• With Extender: Use the same device and app to test the speed after connecting the device to extender’s network. Check the difference in the speed. 

If the extender is working properly, your speeds in the second test should be significantly better than when you’re connected to the router directly in a weak-signal area.

Check Your Device’s Connection

You have to check the number of connected devices with your extender network. More device connection means relatively slow speed. So, check how many devices are connected and what speed extender is offering. To see the connected device with the extender you need to open the web interface of it. Keep the network name of extender and router a bit different so you’ll be able to know whether your device is connected to extender or router. There are two ways to check the device connected to the extender or router and verify the working. 

Using Wireless Device

• Go to Wi-Fi settings on your device.
• Look for and connect to the extender’s SSID.
• Try browsing the internet or using a streaming app.
• If you can access the internet without lags or buffering, your extender is likely working as intended.

Log In to the Web Interface

• Connect your device to the extender’s Wi-Fi.
• Open browser & reach http://192.168.10.1 or http://ap.setup.
• Login using your admin credentials and look for:
  • Connection status: should say “Connected” or “Linked” to the router.
  • Signal strength: often shown as bars or percentages.
  • Connected devices: tells you if other devices are using the extender.
• If your dashboard says disconnected then your extender is likely not working as intended. Hence you have to reposition the extender or reset it to enhance working.

Monitor Connection Stability

A stability in the network is required for better performance. If your device keeps disconnecting or switching between the router and extender frequently, then there is an issue. Hence your wireless extender is not working properly. To get your extender to work properly, you have to troubleshoot the problem immediately. So to check the stability of your extender network you have to follow the given steps:

• Stay connected to the extender for a while and use high-bandwidth apps like YouTube or Zoom.
• Note if there are any sudden drops in connection.
• If the extender consistently holds a steady connection, it’s functioning properly.

Unstable connections might be due to interference, outdated firmware, or needing a factory reset. Do the needful to get your device network back on track. 

Conclusion

By reading the above article, I hope it is clear to you how to Check If Your Wavlink Extender Is Working Properly. You can significantly boost your network by using the extender but only when it’s set up and functioning correctly. In case the extender is not working adequately then you should check its firmware. An extender running on old firmware often leads to issues. If the issue does not get resolved even after firmware update then it might be because of configuration error. So, you should reset it and then configure it again. 

With a little patience and the right steps, you’ll be surfing, streaming, and scrolling seamlessly; no matter where you are in your home. In case you are looking for technical help then connect our tech team on the given numbers. Call them and clear your query now!