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Method 2: PC Setup
2. Launch a web browser (Internet Explorer is recommended for
this process) and enter 192.168.188.1 in the address bar.
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ>Q1.
3. Enter the default password: admin
4. Select a WIFI network (SSID) you want to extend.
5. Enter the password of your host router.
1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the
WI-FI dead zone.The location you choose must be within the
range of your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the 2.4G, 5G, and Signal LEDs all
turn solid green. If they do not, relocate the extender closer to
the router.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Question):
Q1: What should I do if I cannot access the extender’s web
management page?
Make sure your computer or mobile phone (disable Cellular
Data) is connected to the extender network, not your router
network. The extender default SSID is "wi-5g-XXXX" or
"wi-2.4g-XXXX" (XXXX is the last 4 letters of the MAC address
that is labeled on the back of the product).
Please rstly try using Internet Explorer for product setup.
Reset the extender and try again.
If you still have any questions, contact our technical support via
Q2: How do I reset the extender?
With the extender powered on, press the Reset button for more
than 8 seconds. The extender will reboot.
Q3: The extended signal is strong but with low speed.
We suggest placing the extender about halfway between your
router and the WiFi dead zone. The location you choose
must also be within the range of your router.
Check if you are too close to your router. If so, please switch to
the router SSID manually.
Relocate
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1. Connect your computer to the extender's WiFi network name
(SSID): wi-5g-XXXX or wi-2.4g-XXXX (‘XXXX’ is the last 4 letters
of the MAC Address that is labeled on the back of the extender).
7. Please check your extender's ssid and password. If they are
correct, click Start Connect and wait 30-60 seconds.
2. After pressing the WPS button of your router, within one minute
press and hold the WPS button on extender for 1 second. Wait
one minute; the LED signal indicator light should turn solid
green, indicating a successful connection.
Note: If the LED indicator light does not become solid green, try
again or use Method 1 (mobile phone setup) or 2 (PC setup).
Method 3: WPS setup
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
press the WPS button
press the WPS button
6. Set your extender’s NEW SSID and password.
TThe default SSIDs for the
extender, Foscam_6_-
pro-2.4G and
Foscam_6_pro-5G, can be
changed. The default
passwords can also be
changed.
Please ensure that your
computer has successfully
connected to the extender's
SSID (wi-2.4g-XXXX or
wi-5g-XXXX) before launching
a web browser.
admin
8. After setup is completed, please observe the signal indicator
light. If it is solid green, the connection to your router succeeded.
To surf the web, please connect your devices to your extender's
NEW SSID (which was set in Step 6).