如果您为家里或办公室购买了WiFi 范围扩展器(WiFi Range Extender)，但不知道如何设置，那么您来对地方了。我们将向您展示如何设置 WiFi 范围扩展器(how to set up a WiFi Range Extender)，以便您也可以远距离使用现有的WiFi路由器。您可以为您的家、办公室、教育机构或其他任何地方设置它。
什么是 WiFi 范围扩展器
WiFi 范围扩展器(WiFi Range Extender)可帮助您扩展现有WiFi路由器的范围。假设您在一楼有一个路由器，而您在同一栋楼的二楼没有接收到良好的WiFi信号。(WiFi)您可以使用WiFi范围扩展器在二楼获得更好的WiFi信号。(WiFi)
开始之前：(Before getting started:)
- 您应该知道我们使用了TP-Link WiFi扩展器（更具体地说，TP-Link RE 200 WiFi N 300Mbps双频AC750范围扩展器）。但是，这是一个通用指南，您可以使用它来设置任何WiFi范围扩展器，只要您了解该过程即可。
- 您必须在要安装设备的位置获得最低WiFi信号。(WiFi)
- 您的WiFi范围扩展器必须有电源。
- 我们使用计算机捕获屏幕截图并进行设置。但是，您也可以在手机上执行相同的操作。
- 您必须打开WiFi路由器和范围扩展器才能获得流畅的连接。
阅读(Read)：如何改善(improve Wireless Network Signal)Windows 10 上的无线网络信号。
如何设置 WiFi 范围扩展器
按照以下步骤设置WiFi范围扩展器-
- 为您的WiFi(WiFi)范围扩展器供电。
- 将您的计算机连接到新的WiFi网络
- 打开扩展器的网站并创建登录密码
- 选择源 WiFi 网络
- (Set)为 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 频段设置密码
- 设置并确认新的 SSID
要开始使用，请确保您从现有WiFi路由器获得的WiFi信号最少。否则(Otherwise)，您的范围扩展器无法检测到源。确保后，给您的WiFi(WiFi)范围扩展器供电，它将开始广播SSID。您需要从计算机或手机连接到该SSID 。
建立成功连接后，您需要打开您的增程器的相应网站。对于不同的制造商来说是不同的，您可以在增程器随附的用户手册中找到网站地址。打开网站后，您需要创建一个密码。此密码用于您的范围扩展器的管理面板。
之后，您可以看到您的设备检测到的所有WiFi网络。(WiFi)您需要选择现有路由器的SSID并继续。
在这里，您必须输入现有WiFi网络（源网络）的密码。换句话说，这是您用于将手机或计算机连接到现有WiFi路由器的密码。
如果您的WiFi路由器有不同的 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 频段密码，您需要相应地输入它们。
但是，如果您的WiFi路由器没有 5GHz 频段，则只能使用 2.4GHz。确认密码后，您需要为您的WiFi范围扩展器设置SSID 。
如果您的设备支持 5GHz 频段，您可以为 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 设置不同的SSID。
设置完成后，您可以毫无问题地使用WiFi范围扩展器。(WiFi)
笔记：(Notes:)
- 大多数WiFi范围扩展器有两种主要模式。它们是接入点(Access Point )和中继器(Repeater)。上述过程提供了有关如何将该设备用作中继器的简要指南。但是，如果您想将有线互联网连接转换为无线连接并将扩展器用作路由器，您也可以这样做。
- 始终使用管理面板中提供的最大覆盖范围(Maximum Coverage)或类似选项。这样的选项可以帮助您获得更好的信号和网络质量。
希望本指南对您有所帮助。
阅读下一篇(Read next)：提高 WiFi 速度和信号强度(increase WiFi Speed and Signal strength)和覆盖区域的提示。
How to set up WiFi Range Extender, Booster, and Repeater
If yоu have bought a WiFi Range Extender for your home or office, but do not know how to set it up, then you have come to the right place. We will show you how to set up a WiFi Range Extender so that you can use your existing WiFi router from a distance too. You can set it up for your home, office, educational institute, or anywhere else.
What is a WiFi Range Extender
A WiFi Range Extender helps you extend the range of your existing WiFi router. Let’s assume that you have a router on the ground floor, and you do not receive a good WiFi signal on the second floor of the same building. You can use a WiFi range extender to get a better WiFi signal on the second floor.
Before getting started:
- You should know that we have used a TP-Link WiFi extender (more specifically, TP-Link RE 200 WiFi N 300Mbps dual-band AC750 range extender). However, this is a general guide that you can use to set up any WiFi range extender as long as you can understand the process.
- You must get a minimum WiFi signal where you want to install the device.
- Your WiFi range extender must have a power supply.
- We have used a computer to capture the screenshots and set it up. However, you can do the same from the mobile as well.
- You have to keep your WiFi router and range extender on to get a fluent connection.
Read: How to improve Wireless Network Signal on Windows 10.
How to set up WiFi Range Extender
Follow these following steps to set up WiFi range extender-
- Give the power supply to your WiFi range extender.
- Connect your computer to the new WiFi network
- Open extender’s website and create a password for login
- Choose the source WiFi network
- Set password for 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz bands
- Set and confirm new SSID
To get started, make sure you are getting a minimum WiFi signal from your existing WiFi router. Otherwise, your range extender cannot detect the source. After ensuring, give power supply to your WiFi range extender, and it will start broadcasting an SSID. You need to connect to that SSID from a computer or mobile.
After establishing a successful connection, you need to open the corresponding website of your range extender. It is different for different manufacturers, and you can find the website address in the user manual given with the range extender. After opening the website, you need to create a password. This password is for your range extender’s admin panel.
Following that, you can see all the WiFi networks detected by your device. You need to select the existing router’s SSID and go forward.
Here you have to enter the password of your existing WiFi network (source network). In other words, this is the password that you use to connect your mobile or computer to your existing WiFi router.
If your WiFi router has different passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz band, you need to enter them accordingly.
However, if your WiFi router doesn’t have a 5GHz band, you can go with the 2.4GHz only. After confirming the password, you need to set the SSID for your WiFi range extender.
If your device supports the 5GHz band, you can set different SSID for 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
After setting that up, you can use the WiFi range extender without any problem.
Notes:
- Most of the WiFi range extenders have two primary modes. They are Access Point and Repeater. This aforementioned process has given a brief guide on how to use that device as a repeater. However, if you want to convert your wired internet connection to a wireless connection and use the extender as a router, you can do that too.
- Always use the Maximum Coverage or similar option that is available in your admin panel. Such an option helps you get better signal and network quality.
Hope this guide will help you.
Read next: Tips to increase WiFi Speed and Signal strength and coverage area.
