eky123 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Hi I am trying to Install a WiFi Extender, When I get to the point of connecting to extender643B7C in won't connect and switches my connection with plusnet off, I have windows7 Premium, AVG, Malewarebytes, CCcleaner, Spywareblaster, Thomson router, Any help would be appreciated. Quote
BreatGritain Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Hi, Welcome to the forum. I've only ever installed a Wifi repeater once, so this might be a little sketchy. On your laptop/pc, disconnect completely from your plusnet connection. Plug your wifi repeater into the mains and wait a few minutes until it is ready (Usually a light changes colour or stops flashing) Connect your Laptop/PC to extender643b7c - it shouldn't require a password - if it does refer to the extenders handbook. Does it let you get this far? If it does the rest will of the info you will need will be in the instruction handbook that came with the extender - essentially you need to open up a web-browser, go to 192.168.x.x, and follow some simple on-screen instructions. Quote
Synapse Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Hi, What is the make/ model of the extender please. Quote
eky123 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Posted February 3, 2013 WiFi Extender Many thanks for the replies, the Extender is a EDIMAX EW-7438RPn Quote
KenB Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 If it helps the manual for the extender is here click here Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
eky123 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 WiFi Extender Many thanks for the Manual, When I get to the iQ setup page and select plusnet643B7C it is asking for a Key I have tried every Key that I have but the signal test fails every time, HELP!!!. Quote
KenB Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 When I get to the iQ setup page and select plusnet643B7C it is asking for a Key I think this may be the routers network key. It will be on the back or underneath the router. It is usually case sensitive. Is it page 9 of the manual you are stuck at ? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
eky123 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 WiFi Extender It is page 7 And 8 in the manual, I have tried every number on the back of my Router but the signal test fails. Quote
KenB Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Hi Have you tried method 2 on Page 8 ? Open an internet browser and in the address bar ( where http\\www. -------- is ) delete everything that is on the line then type in .... 192.196.2.2 ..........then hit ENTER The default username = admin The default password = 1234 Can you get this far ? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
eky123 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 Yes I have tried this but internet explorer and google chrome will not find this address, Quote
KenB Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Are the top two LEDs lit ? The second one ( WiFi ) may be flashing ? Can you try connecting direct with an ethernet cable ? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
BreatGritain Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 You're not putting "www." infront of the 192.196.2.2 are you? I'm taking a wild stab in the dark at this, but I've never seen a wifi device that didn't start with 192.168 Could it be worth trying 192.168.2.2 and assuming the manual has a mis-print?? Quote
seedy21 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Hi Have you tried method 2 on Page 8 ? Open an internet browser and in the address bar ( where http\\www. -------- is ) delete everything that is on the line then type in .... 192.196.2.2 ..........then hit ENTER The default username = admin The default password = 1234 Can you get this far ? Looks like KenB had a Typo with the IP it should be 192.168.2.2 not 192.196.2.2 Try this and KenB know if this gets any futher :) Quote “It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.”― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club http://www.geekstogo.com/downloads/unite_blue.png Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
KenB Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Looks like KenB had a Typo with the IP it should be 192.168.2.2 not 192.196.2.2 Thanks seedy21 - you are quite correct .....and you won't believe how many times I have read this thread :) Just to confirm ......the IP Address should have read .....192.168.2.2 Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
BreatGritain Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Could it be worth trying 192.168.2.2 Yes, well spotted Seedy!! :p lol Quote
eky123 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 WiFi Extender Yes I have tried all these 192 numbers but int expl or chrome wont find them, I have got to the point of testing the signal but I must be putting the wrong key in, I have tried all the numbers on the back of my Router but the signal test still fails. Quote
KenB Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 but int expl or chrome wont find them How do you get into the extender software ? There are 5 LEDs on the front of the extender box .... From the top ( Signal Strength ) what state are they ...........ON / flashing / Off ....... ? Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
eky123 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 Power light is on, Wifi light is flashing. Quote
KenB Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 How do you get into the extender software ? There are 5 LEDs ....... ON / Off / Flashing ? I needed to know if you are wireless / wired and the state of the LEDs to see if you could actually communicate with the device. ( I am working from the manual as I have no experience of this type of device ) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
eky123 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 I tried to install it wireless but failed I am now trying wired, I have the manual myself everything is according to the manual but I cant find the right key to put in just before the signal test, Many thanks for your help. Quote
eky123 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 WiFi Extender Finally sorted many thanks for your help , It was the WEP button on the router that I could not find. Quote
KenB Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 It was the WEP button on the router that I could not find. Good to hear that you got there in the end :) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.