To connect your WiFi device to the BrosTrend AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Extender, follow these steps:
- Ensure the extender is plugged into a power outlet near your main WiFi router. Wait for the PWR LED to display a solid blue light, indicating it's powered on.
- On your WiFi device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.), access your WiFi settings and search for available networks. Select the network named "BrosTrend_EXT". Be sure to disable mobile data on your device during this process.
- After connecting to "BrosTrend_EXT", you should be automatically directed to the quick setup page. If not, open a web browser and type "re.brostrend.com" or "192.168.0.254" into the address bar.
- You will be prompted to create a login password for the extender's settings. It's recommended to set a password for security.
- On the quick setup page, you'll see a list of available WiFi networks. Choose the network (SSID) you wish to extend using your BrosTrend AC1200.
- Enter the password for your existing WiFi network. This is the password your devices use to connect to your current WiFi.
- Allow the setup process to complete. You should see a "Extended Successfully!" confirmation page.
- Once the setup is complete, unplug the BrosTrend AC1200 from the original outlet. Move it to a location that's roughly halfway between your main WiFi router and the area experiencing poor WiFi signal (the dead zone). Wait for the Signal LED on the extender to turn on, indicating a good connection.
- Finally, connect your WiFi devices to the extended networks. These networks will have the same name as your existing WiFi, but with suffixes like "_EXT" or "_5GEXT". The WiFi password for these extended networks will be the same as your original WiFi password.
If you have any difficulties during setup, consult the complete installation guide that came with your BrosTrend AC1200, or contact the BrosTrend Wi-Fi Products Technical Support Team for further assistance.
