Connect Setek Extender to Nighthawk Router
September 6, 2024 / Stephen Nathan

How to Connect Setek Extender to Nighthawk Router?

Extender is a network booster, which increase the WiFi signals and coverage in your house. the Setek WiFi extender is one of them, which installation is pretty easy and simple to connect with. Here, you will get to know about how to complete the Setek WiFi extender setup that connects with the Nighthawk router.

First Check Nighthawk Router Configuration

  • Open an updated web browser> enter IP address 192.168.1.1> or you can use routerlogin.net in the address bar> press Enter button.

Admin page appear:

  • Enter the username> enter the password> click on the Log In button.

Now, you can easily access the interface dashboard and check the router settings are configured correctly or not.

Now, let’s connect the Setek extender to your Netgear Nighthawk router;

Connect Setek Extender to Nighthawk Router

  • Power on the Nighthawk router that connects to home network>
  • You have to connect Setek WiFi device to power>
  • Press the WPS button/Sync button on router and extender.

It is time to configure the extender with the help of the computer/laptop, steps are given above;

Configure Setek WiFi Extender Through Computer

To configure the extender with the help of the computer or laptop, you have to first connect it to the extender network via SSID details.

  • Open an updated web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.10.1 in the address bar.
  • By pressing the Enter button, you will get to the Setek login admin page, where you have to enter the username and password.
  • You will the credentials on the device label or user manual, just enter them and access the interface.

How to Change Setek Extender Password?

Connect computer to extender> access the 192.168.10.1 interface> go to the Settings> find and open the Wireless Network tab.

Here, you can fill the new password in the field and SAVE it to change the password.

How to Update Setek Extender Firmware?

  • Connect computer to extender> access the 192.168.10.1 interface> go to the Settings> find and open Firmware tab.
  • You have to search new firmware version and download the file from the web browser.
  • You have to paste the download file in to the Firmware tab and click Install button.

How to Troubleshoot Different Extender Technical Issues?

Reboot Extender

There are two methods to rebooting device;

  • Find the power button on extender and press it twice.
  • Plug out the device and plug it in again in the power wall socket.

Reset Extender

Find the RESET pinhole button on the Setek WiFi extender and long press it using a sharp object. After that, you have to access the interface and re-adjust the Setek device settings.

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