Windows 10: Help me, I'm trying to run an old router as a wifi extender

Hello to all, someone please help me, I have been reading articles/posts/watching videos and I am no closer to getting the result I need. I am not computer savvy but know a little bit until it gets to technical.

I am on Vodafone Hub NBN with Arris cm8200b router and it all works fine except the range, and I have 2 netgear cg3100D-2bpaus that were used as a previous router 1 actually never used still in box. Since looking at all this I learnt that I should be able to use these other routers as wifi extenders or access points but I cant work out how its done and now its frustrating me, as I said I'm not the best technology wise but think I should be able to follow instructions if they explain it in plain English like the person they are explaining it to doesn't know about computers.

Thanking anyone who helps in advance

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Wifi not found after trying to install wifi extender


Running Windows 10 on a Dell Latitutde I was trying to setup a Netgear Wifi Extender because the Fios Router does not reach all the way to the other side of the house. I did the setup (so I thought) the way the manual told me and my computer was trying to connect to the extender, but it just stayed in "Connecting..." For a long long time. Eventually I gave up and thought I'd hit the reset button on the extender and try again.

Now my wifi adapter finds NO networks. All my other devices see all the networks.

The only other time this has ever happened I had accidentally hit the network adapter switch on the side of the PC, so I'm 100% sure that's not the problem and that it is 'on' in the settings. I've tried restarting the pc several times as well as toggling the adapter on/off, airplane mode on/off, and the switch on the PC on/off.. And it still sees no networks.. Any suggestions?

 

Belkin Debuts New Mini WiFi Range Extender

Belkin has today introduced a new WiFi Range Extender to help consumers achieve whole home WIFI coverage. The new WiFi Range Extender's compact form means it can be discreetly plugged into any wall socket, to maximise WiFI coverage and allow consumers to use their mobile devices anywhere in the home.

Belkin's WiFI Range Extender has been designed with a smaller form factor to plug directly into an electrical outlet without blocking the second socket, and despite its compact size can significantly increase the WiFi range of your router. Belkin's new WiFi Range Extender includes Simple Start Installation and is compatible with virtually any Wi-Fi router. It can be installed using a tablet or smartphone, as well as a PC or laptop. Just plug it in, find the home network, and enjoy greater wireless in minutes.







The new WiFi Range Extender's single SSID makes installation and set-up even easier. The Range Extender uses the same user name and password as the router, and will automatically connect to the strongest WiFi signal it finds. This ensures all the WiFi enabled home devices will automatically be able to connect after the initial set up, without the user having to set devices up individually.

"Having WiFi is seen as a commodity today but achieving whole home coverage is still a challenge for many consumers," said Bart Bomers, director of Networking, Belkin EMEA. "With people using more devices throughout the home this is becoming an important challenge to address. With our new WiFi Range Extender, we offer people a smart solution that can be installed in minutes and extends WiFi range and eliminates dead spots in the home."

The new Belkin Wi-Fi Range Extender comes in a white ultra slim design that fits neatly into a wall outlet, and in most of the cases leaves enough space for other devices to be connected in the other socket. It is compatible with routers from any manufacturer, using standardized Wireless N technology.

WiFi range extender (F9K1015) - £ 29.99 / € 34.99

• Smaller form factor fits discreetly to your wall socket without blocking other outlets
• Simple Start Installation - Browser-based setup from a smartphone or tablet
• Single SSID
• Single band N300 (2,4 GHz)
• WPS - WiFi Protected Setup

 

Laptop won't connect to wifi/router - but will connect to wifi extender

Hi All.

The following has happened before, and then if fixed it's self, but started happening again 3-4 days ago and is still an issue.

I'm about 20-25 feet from the router, Normally it connects no problem. But since Monday afternoon my laptop won't connect to the router. It keeps saying "no internet, secured" when trying to connect.

As I said I can normally connect no problem.

I have a wifi extender and moved it closer to the office, I can connect to that.

I moved the laptop right beside the router (2 feet away) thinking maybe the distance is the issue but got the same problem.

I have a second laptop in the house and that connects to the wifi with no problems.

My laptop is a Thinkpad T470 - Core i5 / 16gig ram about 2 years old.

I've windows 10 pro.

As a lot of people are right now I'm working from home, so I need to try to resolve the issue as sometimes the extender doesn't work.

Thank you for your help.