A Listicle: How to Connect WiFi Extender to Google Fiber Router
Owning a Google Fiber router is one thing and making the most of it is another. Adding a range extender to the network created by a Google Fiber router is one such step towards extracting its best performance. But, a large percentage of people across the globe are unaware of the process of connecting a WiFi range extender to the Fiber router. Are you also one of them? If yes, then you’re going to give a dozen thanks to this weblog. This is because here we are going to reveal how to connect WiFi extender to Google Fiber router. To make is easier for you to grasp the concept, we have taken the example of a WiFi range extender brought in by D-Link. So, can we start?
Essentials before Connecting D-Link Extender to Google Fiber
Every process requires some prerequisites to be fulfilled and the process of connecting a D-Link WiFi range extender to a Google Fiber router is not different. We’ve grouped such prerequisites in the form of a table below:
Reset the Extender | Grab 2 LAN Cables | Note Down Default Values |
The extender you are going to connect to the Google Fiber router must run on the default factory settings. Thus, reset it using a paper clip or a pin. | It will be great if you decide to connect two devices using a LAN cable. After all, wired connections are more reliable than ones created wirelessly. | The default web address of the D-Link extender is dlinkap.local, the username is Admin, and there is no password on the extender. |
After you are done fulfilling these prerequisites, you can move forward to finalize the connection between your Dlink extender and the Google Fiber router. The process will require you to use the dlinkap.local address. Thus, you must gain access to a computer or laptop to proceed further.
How to Connect WiFi Extender to Google Fiber Router?
The steps given below will provide you with the clear understanding of the connection process between a WiFi range extender and the Google Fiber router. Walk through the instructions given below to make the connection possible:
- Plug the D-Link range extender into a power adapter halfway between your Google Fiber router and other WiFi clients.
- You are suggested to ensure that your devices are powered down for now.
- The next thing is to create a hardwired connection between both devices.
- For this, run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the Fiber router to the Internet port of your D-Link WiFi range extender.
- Switch on your computer followed by the Google Fiber router and the D-Link range extender.
- Open Wireless Utility and select the network name that belongs to the D-Link range extender model you own. After that, input the WiFi password.
Note: Both the SSID and WiFi password of your D-Link range extender can be located on the WiFi Configuration Card. You should be very careful while entering them.
- Load an internet browser such as Edge or Safari and navigate to its address bar.
- On the next window, leave the Password field blank and click Login.
- You are now supposed to select the Setup Wizard option.
- Click Next and choose the option that says “Select this option if you want to setup your network manually”.
- Hit Next and choose Google Fiber router network as your uplink from the list by clicking on it.
- Choose Select and enter the WiFi Password of your Google Fiber router.
- Your D-Link range extender will re-broadcast the WiFi connection from the uplink router i.e. Google Fiber router.
- The SSID and password will also be automatically generated for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
- Click Next to finalize the process and view the summary page of the extender’s settings.
This is how to connect WiFi extender to Google Fiber router. Once the connection completes, you can disconnect the LAN cable and relocate your D-Link WiFi extender to a new location. In other words, the Dlink WiFi extender setup process will be completed only if you place it at a location from which it will be able to transmit WiFi signals in all the parts of your house.
To Sum Up
Now that you’ve learned how to connect WiFi extender to Google Fiber router, it is expected that you will be able to complete the process without any error. The only task you are now left with is to connect your WiFi-enabled devices to the extended network and enjoy accessing the internet.