ATT WiFi extender is a network device booster, which can easily connect to your home router. It is a wireless device, which didn’t need any cable to link with the router. The ATT WiFi extender box will provide you Ethernet cable (if you want to link physically with the router), a power cord and quick installation guide.
It is a small device that you can place anywhere in your house. You will go through a simple ATT WiFi extender set up process that helps you to connect it to your router down here. You will also learn how to access the interface of the ATT WiFi extender using its assigned IP address like 192.168.11.1.
But, at first you must have know what are the ATT device specifications and troubleshooting tips you must apply before starting the setup.
Specification: ATT WiFi Extender
Here, you will get the knowledge about the specification of the ATT device, its shape, ports and buttons.
- Two Ethernet ports and a power connector at the back of the extender.
- At front of the device, you will see a LED and power button.
- It is small networking device that you can place anywhere in your house but it should be close to the router.
Now, have a look at some troubleshooting tips that help you to dispel any technical problem, if you face any while setting up the ATT WiFi extender.
Troubleshooting Tips: ATT WiFi Extender
In this section, you will learn some tips that you should follow and apply before starting the ATT extender setup.
- You have to choose an optimal spot that must be far from the electronic device.
- The extender should be plugged in close to the home router.
- Check all cables like Ethernet cable and power cord; make sure cables are in good conditions.
- If you found damaged cables, then you replace it with a new one.
- Choose an electric wall socket that is in good condition.
After applying all the tips, let’s see how to set up att WiFi extender with the help of the simple steps.
Installation: ATT WiFi Extender
There are two subsections in this installation section; hardware setup and access the interface to adjust the ATT WiFi extender settings and networks.
Hardware Setup
- Place the ATT extender device to close to the home router.
- To connect physically, you just have to use an Ethernet cable.
- Find WAN port of the extender and LAN port of the router.
- Insert the cable in the founded ports and turn on the devices.
Now, see how to connect the extender to router wirelessly.
- At first, turn on the extender by pressing the power button.
- Now, press the router’s WPS button and hit the WPS button on eh ATT device.
- Then, both the devices will connect with each other wirelessly.
After turning up the network of the ATT WiFi extender, it is time to adjust settings and networks through your computer via assigned IP address like 192.168.1.1.
Adjusting Settings
- Link your computer to the ATT extender via LAN cable.
- Open and search the ATT device assigned IP address in web browser.
- The computer web browser will take you to the interface login page.
- Simply, type in the login credentials (username and password), given in the ATT extender’s user manual.
- You will reach to the interface main dashboard page, where you can easily manage the settings and networks.
At The End
Here you have come to the end of this blog, where you have seen how to connect ATT WiFi extender to your router in your home. We have also provided specifications, troubleshooting tips and installation process. Hope that you read the blog and successfully installed your new ATT WiFi extender.