Get a TP-Link AC750 WiFi extender so you can easily access a high-speed internet connection in every corner of your room or office. Still, as soon as the device (phone, laptop, etc) is connected to the extender’s network, a message pops up on your phone screen saying No Internet Access. It could be frustrating for many of us.
Not just you; several users have successfully set up the WiFi extender but can’t use the internet. In this guide, we’ll be going through why there is no internet from the WiFi extender and how you can fix it.
Reasons Why Your TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender is Not connecting to the Internet
Here are some common reasons why you might not be getting an active internet connection from TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender:
- Improper Setup: You must be careful when setting up the TP-Link WiFi extender for the first time. A small bad configuration can make the device not work or not offer you an internet connection. You can get some help on this from the manual that came inside the extender’s box. Don’t have the manual? No worries. In this article, we’ve mentioned three ways to set up your TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender.
- Incorrect Host Network Password: The extender can provide an internet connection if you have entered the correct password for the host network. Hence, correctly type upper and lower case letters while entering the host network’s password.
- Host Network Has Issues: If there’s a problem with the host network, it will reflect into the WiFi extender network. If you can’t access the internet connection while your device is connected to the extender’s network, you need to check the internet connection of the host network.
- Problem With the Current Firmware: The current firmware version installed for the TP-Link WiFi Extender could be a source of the problem if it has not been updated recently.
- Hardware Issue: All the above reasons were on the software level. But, not every time software is the culprit. There may be some hardware issues that require attention from the technician.
How to Set Up TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender
WPS Button Method:
- Plug the TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender into the wall socket. Make sure it is not placed too far from the router.
- Press and hold the WPS button on your main router for two seconds.
- Now, immediately press the WPS button on the WiFi Extender.
- On the router, the WPS LED should blink. If that’s not the case, repeat steps 2 and 3 until you see blinking light on the router’s WPS.
- The WiFi extender will connect to the main router in a couple of seconds. The process may take up to 2 minutes.
- Check the wireless signal LED light on the WiFi extender. If it’s on, the range extender has been successfully connected.
- Now, disconnect the WiFi extender and put it in a proper place. Don’t worry, you don’t need to follow all the steps again. The range extender will automatically start working once you plug it into the wall socket.
Phone/PC Method:
- Plug your TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender into the wall socket. Again, make sure that it is not placed far from the main router.
- Connect your mobile phone or computer and connect to the extender’s network.
- Open any web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and type www.tplinkrepeater.net.
- Enter the password for the extender.
- Select your WiFi network from the list of available networks.
- Enter the WiFi password. Now, the WiFi extender will connect to the main router. It usually takes a couple of seconds.
Tether App Method:
- Connect the WiFi extender to the wall socket.
- Download the Tether app on your mobile phone.
- Now, connect to the Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Tether app and create a Tp-Link ID.
- You’ll see a list of available networks. Select your network and enter the WiFi password.
- The WiFi extender will now connect to the router.
These were three methods to set up your TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender. You can make use of any of them.
