How to Connect Setek WiFi Extender to Xfinity Router?

A Setek WiFi range extender expanding the WiFi signal range offered by an Xfinity router! Doesn’t the combination sound interesting? But, you need to connect both devices in order to get the expanded internet range. Are you aware of the steps that will help you connect Setek WiFi extender to Xfinity router? No? We can help you that. You will have to access the 192.168.10.1 IP address i.e. the default Setek IP for the same. Read further to know more.

Steps to Connect Setek WiFi Extender to Xfinity Router

The steps to create a connection between a Setek WiFi extender and an Xfinity WiFi router are mentioned below. Since these steps involve the use of the extender’s login IP, you will have to gain access to a computer and a pair of Ethernet cable. This mode of connecting WiFi extender to the router will be called the wired mode and consists of the following steps:

• Locate the LAN1 port on your Xfinity router and connect the chosen Ethernet cable there.
• Insert another end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of your Setek extender.
• Power up both devices one by one (the host should be powered up before client).
• Hardwire your PC to the Setek extender.
• In case you do not have a spare Ethernet cable, connect your PC to the Setek WiFi network.
• The SSID and WiFi password details can be found on the extender’s label.
• FYI, default WiFi name is Setek which does not require any network key.
• The next step is to access the Setek IP on a web browser.
• Thus, open an upgraded internet browser and input the IP of your WiFi range extender. Press Enter.
• The Setek WiFi extender login screen will welcome you.
• Input “password” in the Password field to proceed.
• The Setek setup wizard will greet you now.
• Time to select the mode that you want your Setek extender to run on!
• Once done, you will be prompted to choose the network that you want to expand.
• The connection process is taking place between the Setek extender and an Xfinity router. Thus, you are supposed to choose the network that belongs to your Xfinity router.
• After that, enter the respective network key.
• Hit Enter.
• A few on-screen instructions to be followed and you are done.

In this way, a wired connection can be created between a Setek WiFi range extender and an Xfinity router. This is to inform you that the wired connection was required for initial Setek setup. You can now disconnect the Ethernet cable and place your Setek range extender in an area that receives poor WiFi coverage.

Can’t Connect Setek Extender to Xfinity Router?

There is a possibility that the wired connection between a Setek extender and the Xfinity router will fail. Maybe the cable connection becomes loose. Maybe the IP fails to work. Well, the first case can be resolved by strengthening the connection. However, if the connection fails due to the second reason, it is recommended that you log in to your Xfinity router and check the IP assigned to your extender. You can see that from the list of connected devices.

Connect Setek WiFi Extender to Xfinity Router Wirelessly

The connection between a Setek WiFi extender and Xfinity router can also be made via a wireless source. It means no requirement of an Ethernet cable. The steps involved in the process are jotted down below:

• Place the Xfinity router and your Setek WiFi extender in the same room.
• After your devices are powered up, you need to press the Setek extender’s WPS button.
• Thereafter, hit the router’s WPS button in the time frame of 2 minutes.
• If your Xfinity router supports dual-band frequencies, repeat the 2nd and 3rd step.
• Your devices will get connected.

Note: There is a possibility that your router will lack a physical WPS button. To make the WPS connection in that case, it is recommended that you log in to the router and locate the WPS settings and click the WPS button. After that, hit the extender’s WPS button.

To Sum Up

Now, we are about to wrap up the post that explained how to connect Setek WiFi extender to Xfinity router. We are expecting that the post has served the purpose very well and you will be able to create a successful connection between your devices.

Just in case you are still failing with the connection process, it is recommended that you take some actions regarding the location of your Setek extender and the Xfinity router. They must not be placed very close as their signals might clash. Your last resort should be resetting the range extender as it might not be running on the default factory settings. After that, you can begin the connection process again.