John Haley1 Author

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How do I set up a wireless range extender?

How do I set up a wireless range extender?

Mac mini, macOS 12.1

Posted on Dec 18, 2021 1:11 PM

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Dec 18, 2021 1:19 PM in response to John Haley1

Read and follow the instructions that came with the extender or on the manufacturer's website.

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Dec 18, 2021 2:11 PM in response to John Haley1

Try online instructions like this:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/394819/how-to-set-up-a-wi-fi-extender.html

There are many sites with instructions about how to setup a range extender.

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John Haley1 Author

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Dec 18, 2021 2:01 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Problem is, this extender is so cheap it doesn't appear to have a manufacturer. The minimal instructions are no help.

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John Haley1 Author

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Dec 18, 2021 4:37 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thanks, BobtheFisherman! you gave me what I needed!

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