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A Wavlink extender is used for amplifying the Wi-Fi signal in locations with poor internet connectivity. It captures the signal from the router and transmits these signals further to cover more areas in the home or office. However, at times one might feel that the internet speed is slow or not working at all in certain places. In such situations, one may ask themselves, is my Wavlink extender functioning properly?

This guide explains how to verify if your Wavlink extender is functioning as intended. Also, we will focus on some aspects of Wavlink setup and Wavlink login so that you can manage your device and troubleshoot easily.

Methods to Verify Functioning of Wavlink Extender

The LED Indicators on the Extender

To verify the functionality of your Wavlink extender, checking the LED lights is one of the simplest methods. 

1. Power Light: This indicator displays either blue or green. In case this light turns off, it means your extender is not powered on.

2. Signal Light/Wi-Fi Light: This light indicates whether your extender is receiving a Wi-Fi signal from the router. Green or blue lights indicate a strong connection whereas orange or red lights mean the connection is weak.

3. LAN Light: This light will blink is there is any device connected via wired connection.

Use the Wavlink Login Portal

You are able to access the Wavlink login portal to get the current settings of the extender. This is the procedure to follow:

1. Connect your device (phone or laptop) to the wifi of the extender.

2. Launch any web browser and input [http://wifi.wavlink.com](http://wifi.wavlink.com) or 192.168.10.1 in the search box.

3. Provide a username and password combination. The defaults are admin for both unless you changed it during the configuration stage.

4. The dashboard indicates whether the extender is synced with your main router and the strength of the connection.

Ensuring Your Internet Speed is Optimal

That is an additional method to utilize to see if the extender is working optimally, checking the speed of the internet.

1. Approach the extender and join its network. 

2. You can use any website such as speed test.net or any app that measures speed.

3. Assess the results against the speed provided by the primary router.

Provided that the extender is functioning optimally, it will provide sufficient bandwidth and stable connections. If it is overly slow or disconnects frequently, either the extender or its location may be problematic.

Inspect Wavlink System Configuration

In some cases, the flaw lies with the Wavlink setup. An improperly set up extender will not deliver the desired results.

Follow the steps below to verify the setup:

1. Perform Wavlink login as previously listed.

2. Navigate to setup or “Repeater Mode” settings.

3. Verify the connection to the correct router.

4. Confirm the provided password and network name (SSID). It should correspond to the details provided by the main router.

If the configuration is incorrect, the extender will need to be reset and set up anew.

Do a Range Test

With your phone connected to the extender’s Wi-Fi network, you can walk around your house or office, trying to access different websites or stream video.

1. If everything is okay in areas where the router's Wi-Fi is usually weak, it indicates that the extender is working well. 

2. In case those regions are still not connected to the internet, then the extender is probably not functioning properly. 

3. You can also try to turn the extender off and check if the signal strength decreases. If it does decrease, it means the extender in fact is working. 

Reboot the device or Restore Factory Settings 

If you continue to experience issues, try resetting the extender. 

1. Unplug from the outlet, wait for duration of 10 seconds, and re-plug it in.

2. Check the lights – they must have stabilized and the connection can be verified again.

If no changes are made after attempting to restart, a simple reset of the extender is the best option: 

1. Get a paperclip and use it to push the reset button – typically found at the back or bottom. 

3. Keep it pressed for 10 seconds until the lights start blinking.

1. Go back to the start and do the Wavlink setup.

Many issues such as bad connections or wrong settings can be solved with a reset.

Updating software 

Occasionally, there can be issues or bugs regarding the performance of the Wavlink extender. To resolve those issues, upgrading the firmware helps. 

To see whether updates are required:

1. Utilize Wavlink login page to sign in.

2. Proceed to System Settings or the Firmware Update area.

3. Look for a new version to see if it is available.

4. When new versions are found, follow the provided steps to perform the update.  

Avoid turning off the device during the update process.

Conclusion 

Checking if your Wavlink extender is functioning properly is quite simple. It begins with checking the device lights, accessing the device interface, and performing a speed test. In case the problem persists, you might have to reset the device or perform the Wavlink setup again. Do remember to perform changes to the firmware from time to time for optimal device performance.