How to update BrosTrend AC7 firmware?

The most fascinating feature of BrosTrend AC7 range extender is that it provides an extended WiFi speed of 1200 Mbps, which is approximately covering 1600 sqft area. For powerful and uninterrupted working of internet network, it is quiet important to update the firmware. Regular firmware updates fixes the bugs, eliminate delays and protect your device against security hacks.

Now let’s discuss in detail how we can update the BrosTrend AC7 firmware: It is possible by login on the extender page, to do so follow the steps below:

• First of all connect BrosTrend AC7 to the router.
• Connect your computer with the WiFi network named brostrend_ext.
• You can login to the extender page either by using IP address or via re.broatrend.com.
• Usually IP address is allotted by the router, so here it would be 192.168.0.254.
• In any case you are not sure about how to access the Login page; you can go to Setup page and click on Administration option.
• Beneath the Administration you can choose firmware update.
• After this, you need to look for the file for latest firmware on your device.
• Click on Install and wait for couple of minutes to let the firmware update.
• While the firmware is updating your BrosTrend extender will reboot. Be mindful, that Power supply should be intact otherwise there are chances of break down.
• Here it is important to remember that BrosTrend extender firmware should be downloaded from the official website.
• And when the firmware is under the process of updating, make sure not to disconnect the extender from the router.

It is advisable to go for firmware updates of the devices in every six months. It improvises the functionality of your device. This is quiet important to resolve performance issues if may occur. Today everything is tech driven so it is very crucial to remain competitive with new models hence firmware updates are necessary.

If by any chance your BrosTrendWiFi Extender is still not performing up to mark then Reset the device. User get confused with reset as reboot but both are different. Rebooting is just power Off/On. Whereas resetting update the device setting and it works almost like a new device.

Reset BrosTrend AC7 WiFi Extender: Resetting plays a vital role in rectifying majority of the network issues. You can do so by following steps:

• Make sure BrosTrend Extender is connected with a power outlet.
• Notice if the power LED is solid blue.
• Press the RESET button with the help of a clip or needle, keep it pressed for couple of seconds.
• Power LED light will flash solid blue indicates the successful reset.

After the reset make sure to complete the BrosTrend WiFi Extender setup.

So, this is all about how and why firmware updating of BrosTrend AC7. Hope this would suffice the purpose. If still you come across any issues then do not hesitate to speak with the supporting team.