Winston 1200M Wireless Range Extender User Guide

Winston 1200M Wireless Range Extender

TIPS: Please make sure that the host router is turned on and able to access the internet  before setting.

WEB Management Page

1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router, and then wait until the 2.4G and SG LED lights turn solid on.

2. Connect your smartphone or computer to the extender’ s network wifi-2.4G-xxxx or wifi-5.SG-xxxx (wifi-5.BG-)()()()( is recommended).

3. The phone automatically launch a web browser then enter the page step4. ( If step4 does not appear, please Launch a web browser and input 192.168.188.1 in the address bar.)

4. Click on the name of the WiFi network you want to extend, e.g ” Host Network “. If your host network does not appear, please refresh it several times.

5. Enter the WIFI password of your HOST Network into the password box. Click the “Next” button.

6. Create new Wireless Name(SSID) and Wireless password for your Extender or keep them as default

7. After confirming the wireless information, click “start connect”

8. Observe the Extender LED light, if the light is solid Green, the Extender is working now

9. Enjoy ! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet.

WPS Button

Use this way if your router has a WPS button

1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router, and then wait until the 2.4G and SG LED lights turn solid on.
   Press the WPS button for 1 second on your host router  (Note: For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide.)

2. Press the WPS button on the Extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.

3. After 60 seconds, a new wireless name(SSID) will appear, the new SSID defaults is

4. “Host network-Pro-2.4G ” and

5. “Host network-Pro-5.BG ”
   The new networks have the same password as your host Network.

6. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

7. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.  location you choose must be within the range of your host router.

8. Wait for about 2 minutes undull the Repeater LED turns solid green. If it doesn’t, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

9. Enjoy ! Connect your devices to the  Extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet.

Get
When the steps are complete, your Extender automatically reboots Place it in the best location for better service ( halfway between your router and the Poor signal area.)
Put the extender in the middle between your router and the dead zone you want to extend.

FQA

Q1. What should I do if I can’ t access the web management page of the range extender?

1. Verify that 192.168.188.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
2. Make sure your smartphone or computer is connected to the extender’s Wi-Fi. The default network name is wifi-xxxx, and you can connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable, then try again.
3. If you use a computer, make sure it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
4. Reboot the extender and try again.
5. Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.188.1 If the extender has been connected to a router, go to the router’ s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address.

Q2. How far should the Extender be from the router?
It should be between the router and the area with a low signal. The position must be able to receive a good WiFi signal from the router.

Q3. What should I do if the Repeater LED doesn’ t turn solid on after completing setup ?

1. You may have entered incorrect Wi-Fi password for your host router during the configuration.
2. Check the password and try again. Make sure the extender is close to your router, preferably within 16 feet, and away from large electrical appliances.
3. If you have enabled wireless MAC filtering, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on your router, disable them first, then follow any method on the front page to complete the configuration.
4. Try setting it up via the WPS button.
5. Reset the extender and go through the configuration again

Q4. How do reset the extender?
With the extender powered on, press the WPS button for 10 seconds The extender will be rebooted.

QS. Why does the internet speed drop when connection to the extender?

1. The WiFi Extender is used to extend the range of your WiFi (Which your main router WiFi cover can’t cover).
   It does not increase internet speed

2. Sometimes, the signal(Coverage or speed) drops due to external influences-a microwave oven, nearby cell towers nearby, a neighbor’ s WiFi on the same channel, walls and so on

3. Try the Extender in different positions, place it at different angles or locations for a better signal.

Q6. What should I do if my range extender has no internet connection?
The extender relies on your router for internet connection. If it loses internet connection. check the following:

• Connect your smartphone to your router to check whether it has internet connection.
• Make sure the extender is within the range of your router.
• Move the extender closer to your router and check again.
• Double-check whether your router’ s wireless network name(s) and /or password(s) have been changed.
• If yes, log in to the extender and go to wireless settings to reconnect to your router.

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