Fix D-Link WiFi Extender Connected But No Internet?

Have trouble connecting your D-Link WiFi Extender Connected But No Internet? Here's the solution.

Regardless of the model, uncovering connectivity issues with your extender is simple, although occasionally challenging. That might be caused by an obvious router-extender connection throttling; however, it could also occur due to incorrectly configured network settings!

Hard reset the device, then set the network settings here on the extender to resolve the issue when the D-Link WiFi extender is linked without internet access. Join your WiFi devices to the extender's network afterward when, and then flush your router's DNS!

Internet Access Is Available After Connecting D-Link WiFi Extender

We may now walk you through all the troubleshooting stages after reading more about the issue and the circumstances surrounding its occurrence.

Solution 1 Hard Reset the Extender

  • Although it's a simple thing to try, many users have only used this approach after they experienced the issue for the first time.
  • The Hard Reset is carried out by temporarily removing the power to the specific electronic equipment.
  • By doing so, the gadget will completely discharge its electrical components and refresh its hardware and software.

The extension can be hard reset as seen here:

  • Your D-Link extender's power button must be depressed (if it has one).

  • Wait three to five seconds.
  • Unplug the extender's plug from the adjacent outlet.
  • During the extender's 5-minute discharge, remain inactive.
  • Connect the extender to the existing power outlet once more.
  • Activate the device.
  • Test

Remember that turning off the power to your extender will cause the hosted WiFi network to go down. All of your connected gadgets will consequently be momentarily unpaired.

Solution 2 Set the Extender's Network Preferences

  • We'll enter your D-Link Extender's Network Administration Page in this step.
  • From there, we'll deal with your extender's various network settings to address potential configuration-related outages.
  • You must browse the page while linked to the extender's WiFi network via your computer or laptop.
  • Follow these steps after establishing a WiFi connection with the extender:
  • Launch the browser on the linked device.
  • Let the Connection Setup Wizard confirm your login before proceeding.
  • In case you weren't automatically redirected, enter http://dlinkap.local.
  • If you haven't configured your extension, press "WPS" and follow the instructions.
  • Open the Network Settings tab.

Solution 3 Connect your WiFi Devices Once Again.

As you know, configuring a WiFi extender will produce a different network hosted by the router and your active WiFi.

Your router's connection will still be used by the WiFi your extension hosts, but it will be the "extended" version hosted by the extender. If you don't change the WiFi settings on your secondary device, you can experience outages that affect the router instead of the extender.

Here are some simple procedures to rejoin your WiFi-enabled devices:

  • Go to Settings on the device you want to connect.
  • Go to the Wireless tab.
  • Choose a router network.
  • If you're connected, click "Disconnect."
  • Find the WiFi network that starts with "D-Link" (hosted by the extender).
  • Choose WiFi, then enter the network key.
  • Click "Connect."
  • Wait

The status for the extender's WiFi in your device's settings will change to "Connected" if your extender has been configured properly.

 Nikhil Saini

 Last Update: 15 Jan 2024

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