How to Connect WiFi Extender to Huawei Router to Maximize Coverage?

Although Huawei routers are wonderful devices that allow people to connect to WiFi in all parts of the house, still they can’t complete this task for large apartments or buildings. In that scenario, a person should connect WiFi extender to Huawei router to maximize coverage.

Do you know the steps to connect WiFi extender and a Huawei router? If not, then go through the information given below. To make it easy for you to understand the process, we have used the example of a Linksys range extender.

Steps to Connect WiFi Extender to Huawei Router

You can maximize the WiFi coverage of a Huawei router with the help of a Linksys extender using two methods. They are listed below for you:

• Manual Method or Web GUI method
• WPS Method

How to Connect WiFi Extender to Huawei Router via Web GUI?

To connect the router and extender via the web GUI, you will have to access the Linksys extender default IP address – 192.168.1.1. The steps are given below:

• Switch on the Linksys extender after placing it in the room as same as your Huawei router.
• Once done, open the WiFi menu of your PC and look for the Linksys extender default network.
• The default network is Linksys extender setup-xxx.
• You can check the WiFi password on the extender’s label.
• Thereafter, open an internet browser and visit http://192.168.1.1.

• Agree to the End user license agreement and complete the extender login process using the default admin details.
• You will see a list of networks present in the range of your Linksys extender.
• Select the Huawei router network and input its WiFi password.
• Enter the 5GHz network details also if your extender supports dual-band functionality.
• Specify the admin password for your Linksys device and customize its WiFi details.
• Update the firmware.
• You will be asked to select a location for your extender at last and register it on your Linksys account.
• Do that with the help of on-screen prompts.

This is how you will be able to connect WiFi extender to Huawei router through the web GUI. While entering the router’s password, you should be very careful because it is case-sensitive.

How to Connect WiFi Extender to Huawei Router via WPS?

Connecting the extender and router via WPS is very easy. It only requires you to push WPS buttons on both devices. The correct sequence of the process is given below:

• Bring your Linksys extender and Huawei router in the same room.
• Switch on the router and then extender.
• Check all sides of your Linksys extender and find the WPS button.
• Press the button for 3 seconds.
• Move to your Huawei router and press its WPS or H button within 2 minutes.
• The 2.4 GHz network will get configured.
• To connect 5 GHz networks, you have to press WPS buttons again.

In this manner, the WiFi extender can be connected with the Huawei router. Know that the steps given here are for Linksys extender setup with Huawei router. If your WiFi extender does not have a WPS button, you cannot use this method.

The Final Words

Now, we are wrapping up the post that explained how to connect WiFi extender to Huawei router to maximize coverage. It is expected that you will be able to connect your devices easily. On the off-chance, you fail, reset the extender to the default settings and try to connect it to the Huawei router once again.