How to Connect RangeXTD WiFi Extender to Orbi RBR850?

Want to connect RangeXTD WiFi extender to Orbi RBR850 mesh router, and then this guide will help you. Here we provide most easy or correct instructions for RangeXTD WiFi booster setup. Use this guide and extend your existing network coverage.

Physical Installation

Step 1 Unpack the extender, and place it close to the Orbi router. (This is the temporary placement; you can move the extender after configuration)

Step 2: Use Ethernet cable that comes with an extender, and connect one end to the router and the other end to the Orbi RBR850. 

Step 3: Plug the RangeXTD extender into the power socket. (The shape of the extender is similar to a Power adapter) 

Note: In additional, try WPS button to connect the RangeXTD extender to Orbi RBR850.  

Configuration 

Configure your extender to the router after physical installation. To configure, steps are: 

Step1: Power up the extender properly and connect any device (computer or mobile) to the extender. 

Step 2: Use the web browser and access the web interface by entering IP address 192.168.7.234 into the address bar. 

Step 3: When a login page appears, enter the correct login credentials into the login username and password fields. 

Step 4: Once the login is done, you will enter the web interface of the RangeXTD extender. Here select the WiFi Range Extender option. 

Step 5: Choose the network name from the list that you want to extend, and enter its password. Click on the Connect button. 

Now your extender is connected to the Orbi router properly. Do other settings of the extender using this web interface. 

Troubleshooting Tips 

Also, we provide some troubleshooting tips that help you resolve issues when you connect RangeXTD WiFi extender to Orbi RBR850mesh router. Use these tips when you are unable to set up the extender. 

Basic Checks   

1. Check all the cables, none should be faulty. 

2. Ensure the extender gets proper power supply. 

3. Use the updated browser to login. 

4. Enter the correct IP address:192.168.7.234. 

5. Properly connect the extender to the Orbi router. 

6. Properly connect the Ethernet cables. 

Restart 

1. To reset, simply turn off the RangeXTD extender. 

2. Unplug it from the power socket. 

3. After few minutes, plug it again. 

4. And the restart process is complete.

Reset

1. To reset, locate the reset button on the reset pinhole button. 

2. Insert any sharp object like clip into this reset pinhole.

3. Push and hold this pin for 10-15 seconds. 

4. Wait till the LED light on the extender turns solid. 

5. When it does the extender is reset. 

Conclusion

In the above post, you learned how to connect RangeXTD extender to Orbi RBR850 mesh router. Above given post explains easy steps which help you to complete the installation and configuration. Also, troubleshooting tips are shared to resolve several issues which users face during RangeXTD WiFi extender setup. If you are stuck even after following this guide, then chat with our customer support. 

FAQs

I'm not good at technology; can I set up the extender myself?

Yes, you can do your RangeXTD extender setup by yourself. Because you need not have any knowledge of technology to set up the device. Anyone can setup an extender by using this setup guide. 

What is the easy method to connect the extender to the router?

We recommended WPS button method to connect the extender to the router because it is the easiest method. Otherwise all the methods are simple; you can use any one according to your requirements. 

Can’t access the web interface of the RangeXTD WiFi extender?

If you can’t access the web interface of the RangeXTD WiFi extender, follow the steps:

• Use another web browser to access, if the browser is not worked.

• Enter the correct IP address given on the label.

• Remove the cache and cookies of the browser.

• Temporarily block antivirus and VPN software of the browser.