How to Connect Apple HomePod 2 to D-Link Extender WiFi?
An Apple HomePod 2 is an intelligent assistant that is known to work seamlessly with Apple devices and provide an immersive audio experience. Using it is private and secure plus it is a powerful way to control your smart home. All thanks to built-in engineering features and technologies from Apple – the leading Consumer and Electronics Company. But, will it be possible to reap all these benefits without connecting the HomePod 2nd generation speaker to WiFi? Of course not! Due to this fact, we have prepared this guide that will help you connect your speaker to a WiFi network. Are you ready?
WiFi Standards Compatible with HomePod 2
Before we jump ahead to discuss the connection process between an Apple HomePod and a D-Link range extender, we want to tell you that the speaker can share a connection with all sort of 802.1X WiFi networks. It means you can easily connect your Apple HomePod 2nd Generation to the LAN (Local Area Network) or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) created by a DLink WiFi extender.
Steps to Link Apple HomePod 2 to D-Link WiFi Network
We have provided the steps to connect an Apple HomePod 2nd Generation Speaker to the D-Link extender below. Before getting started, you have to ensure that the extender is broadcasting WiFi. Try to note its SSID and the network password. You will need them to finalize the connection. And yes, your extender must be connected to an active internet gateway. Else, you won’t be able to connect your gadgets. Here’s how to connect your Apple speaker to WiFi:
- Unlock your iPhone or iPad that is operating on iOS 16.3 or later (Mac does not allow you to set up the Apple HomePod speaker).
- Connect the chosen device to the D-Link extender WiFi network.
- Be sure that you are entering the correct network key.
- Now, connect the HomePod 2nd Generation speaker to an electricity source.
- Once the chime is heard, let the white light appear on the top of the speaker.
- Bring your iPad or iPhone close to HomePod and tap Set Up as it shows up on the screen.
- Lock your device and unlock it once again if the setup window does not show up.
- Centre your HomePod 2nd Generation speaker in the viewfinder app.
- You can also enter the passcode manually using Siri.
- Walk through the on-screen instructions to set up the Apple HomePod 2.
- You will see the screen labeled “HomePod is Ready”.
- Tap Done.
The above-given instructions will apply if you are setting up the HomePod for the first time i.e. you are connecting it to the WiFi network of a D-Link extender only. The connection won’t be successful if you do not set up the extender properly via dlinkap.local. Just in case, your speaker is previously connected to some other network and you wish to change the network to D-Link, you must take the help of the steps given in the next section.
How to Change WiFi Network to D-Link on HomePod 2?
- For connecting your HomePod 2 to the D-Link extender network, launch the Home app.
- Select the HomePod 2 and tap the Gear icon.
- Choose “Move HomePod to [SSID of your D-Link extender]”.
- As soon as the HomePod 2 connects to the D-Link network, you are supposed to tap Done.
- The connection is successful!
Want Automatic Connection with D-Link Extender?
If you want your Apple HomePod 2nd generation to connect to the WiFi network of the D-Link extender automatically, you have to install a configuration profile. It can be done with the help of your network administrator via a website or an email. After that, select Profile on your iPhone or iPad, select Apple HomePod 2. Thereafter, choose the prompts appearing on the screen to complete the procedure.
Can’t Connect Apple HomePod 2 to D-Link WiFi?
There are times when the user fails to connect Apple speaker to the D-Link range extender network. In that scenario, you are supposed to take the aid of the techniques mentioned ahead:
- Bring your HomePod 2 in the range of your WiFi extender. Your devices must be able to communicate effortlessly.
- Upgrade the firmware of your D-Link network extender. Outdated firmware can halt the connection process.
- Restart your Apple HomePod as well as the range extender to eliminate technical glitches that might be hindering the connection.
The Conclusion
Your home won’t be filled with ultra HD quality sound until you connect your Apple HomePod 2 to a WiFi network. It is hoped that the instructions given in our write-up will be able to help you with the connection process between a speaker and a D-Link extender. You are free to use these steps if you want your speaker to share connection with another WiFi network. The only condition is to use the correct network key, network frequency, and the distance value between your gadgets.