Setek Superboost WiFi Extender Not Connecting to Laptop [Solved]

Have you just completed the installation process of your Setek Superboost WiFi extender? Well, now you might be looking to connect your client devices to its network. But, what’s that? Are you unable to connect your WiFi extender to laptop? That’s disappointing! Before you start blaming the Superboost extender, we want you to answer a few questions given below.

• Can you connect other client devices like mobile phones or tablets?
• Are you trying to connect your extender and laptop within the signal range of the extender?

Can/Can’t Connect Other WiFi Clients to Superboost Extender?

Just in case you’ve answered the first question in yes, then it is surely a network problem with your laptop. However, if you are facing problems adding other WiFi clients to your extender’s network, then incomplete Setek WiFi extender setup process is the factor to be blamed. In that case, you will be left with no option other that restoring the repeater to its default settings.

On the off-chance, you are facing issues connecting every wireless client to your extender’s WiFi network, then it is recommended that you power cycle the Setek Superboost WiFi extender. Perhaps, this has happened due to a glitch. Here’s how you can go about the power cycling process with respect to your Superboost extender:

• Press the Power button on your extender to turn it off.
• Unplug your Setek Superboost now.
• The next step is to disengage the extender-router Ethernet cable connection.
• Wait for some time. 10 minutes will be ideal.
• Now, connect your range extender and the main router using correct ports.
• The next step is to plug the Superboost extender back and power it up.

Try to connect your client devices now. Can you connect your Setek Superboost WiFi extender to laptop and other client devices? If yes, then congratulations! Otherwise, move to the next technique.

Is the Distance Between Extender and Laptop Too Much?

If you want to connect your Superboost WiFi extender and the laptop appropriately, then you are suggested to ensure that the distance between them is not too much. You must use the laptop within the WiFi range of the extender to connect to the WiFi network without any difficulty.

Fixed: Setek Superboost WiFi Extender Not Connecting to Laptop

Since you are on this section, we are assuming that neither technical glitches nor the inappropriate distance was causing the connectivity issue. But, what’s the other reason? This section will make you understand that.

Note: This must be known to you that some troubleshooting part needs to be implemented on the laptop too. Therefore, fasten the belt for the same.

1. Try to Eliminate WiFi Interference

The first thing you can do to get the connectivity issue between your range extender and the laptop fixed is to do some tweak with respect to the location. Try to change the location of your Setek Superboost WiFi extender. Maybe it is placed in such a manner that its signals are unable to approach the extender. Yes, we agree that you can simply take your laptop in the same room as the repeater. But, it will have impact on other devices’ internet connectivity and they will experience signal drop.

You should try removing WiFi interference-creating factors from the path of signals approaching the laptop. If we say very specifically, then your extender is not supposed to be placed close to devices emitting electromagnetic frequencies, objects containing a large amount of water, and metal objects.

2. Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues on Laptop

Start by rebooting your laptop. After that, you can run the GET HELP utility to fix the connection problems. For this, simply right-click the NETWORK ICON and choose DIAGNOSE NETWORK PROBLEMS. Apart from this, you need to ensure that the AIRPLANE MODE on your laptop is off.

You can also try disconnecting and connecting to the network. Simply, select MANAGE WIFI CONNECTIONS and choose the network of your Superboost WiFi extender. Try to connect to it and check if you see the CONNECTED message. Now, DISCONNECT and try to connect to the network again. Just in case your Superboost extender is broadcasting two different frequencies, you can try connecting your laptop to another frequency.

The Bottom Line

The connectivity issue between a laptop and Setek Superboost WiFi extender has become quite common these days. We are hoping that after certain hit-and-trials, you will be able to address the problem easily. Otherwise, you can simply go for a LAN connection between both devices.