BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setup
With a BrosTrend AC1200 range extender, you will get an extended WiFi speed of 1200Mbps up to 1600 sq ft area. These qualities make it an ideal choice for online gaming, and other tasks that demand heavy bandwidth. On this page, you will find full information about the BrosTrend AC1200 setup process.
How to Set Up BrosTrend AC1200 Extender?
You can set up your AC1200 range extender using the WPS method or with the help of the web GUI of the extender that can be easily accessed on a computer, mobile phone, or a tablet. Here’s a quick overview of what these methods want you to do:
WPS Method: In the WPS method, you will have to press the WPS button on your BrosTrend device as well as the root router.
Web GUI Method: If you choose to set up your range extender using the web GUI, you will have to access re.brostrend.com on a device connected to the BrosTrend_EXT network.
BrosTrend AC1200 Setup via WPS Method
Here’s what you need to do in order to complete the BrosTrend WiFi extender setup for an AC1200 extender using the WPS method:
- Find a working wall outlet in the room where you have placed the root router.
- Plug your AC1200 BrosTrend extender into the chosen outlet.
- When the light labeled PWR turns solid blue push the WPS button on the router.
- Without waiting much (less than 2 minutes), press the WPS button of your BrosTrend AC1200 extender.
- The WPS LED on the extender will start blinking and the Signal LED will turn on indicating that the setup process is completed.
This is how you can configure your AC1200 WiFi range extender using the WPS method. You have to repeat the above-given steps or opt for the steps given in the next section in case you fail to connect your devices.
BrosTrend AC1200 Setup via Manual Method
The BrosTrend Ac1200 WiFi extender setup via the web GUI is also known as the Manual method of extender setup. You are supposed to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to complete the installation process:
- After placing the extender in the room of the router, switch on your BrosTrend AC1200 extender.
- Once done, open WiFi settings on a computer, laptop, or another WiFi-enabled device.
- Locate the network named BrosTrend_EXT and connect to it. No WiFi password is required.
- On a web browser, go to re.brostrend.com or access 192.168.0.254.
- You will now be prompted to create a login password for your BrosTrend device.
- This password will help you for future logins.
- Now, choose the network that you are looking to extend (the router’s WiFi network).
- Input the WiFi password when asked for.
- Select Extend.
- You will see a window labeled “Extended Successfully”.
- The extender is now set up and you can connect your WiFi clients to enjoy internet services in the farthest areas of the house.
Note: You should consider changing the location of the extender once you are done with the BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi extender setup. Ideally, you should place it halfway between your root router and the area that lacks an internet connection.
BrosTrend AC1200 Extender Lights
There are 3 LED lights on the BrosTrend WiFi extender. Take the help of the table given below to understand what they mean:
| PWR LED | WPS LED | Signal LED |
|---|---|---|
| Solid on – The extender is powered on. | Blinking – The WPS connection is in progress. | Solid blue – Your extender and router are perfectly connected. |
| Blinking – Your BrosTrend AC1200 is powering up. | Off – WPS connection is completed or hasn’t started yet. | Solid red – The extender and router are poorly connected. |
| Off – The extender is off. | Off – There is no connection between your devices |
This was about the LED lights of the BrosTrend AC1200 extender. Just in case you notice the extender lights behaving weirdly, you should perform its factory default reset and set it up again. To reset, you need to press the Reset button with a needle. Do this until the PWR LED turns solid on.