February 16, 2024 / Sandra White

How to Connect TP Link Extender to Nighthawk WiFi Router?

Wireless extenders are used to extend the network coverage of the existing routers. Are you trying to connect TP Link extender to WiFi router by Nighthawk? We can help you!! Although a Nighthawk router can help you get the desired internet coverage, if you have a big home then you may have no or poor WiFi in some parts of the home. In such a scenario, getting a WiFi extender is always helpful. Keep reading ahead to learn how to set up a TP Link extender with a Nighthawk WiFi router.

Tips to Improve Nighthawk Router Signals!!

Before you install a WiFi extender, we recommend you try your hands on the tips given ahead to improve the Nighthawk router’s signals. You’ll need Nighthawk login admin details to follow some of these steps. So keep the login credentials handy.

• Be sure that the LAN cable that’s connecting the router to the modem or DSL gateway is not damaged.
• The LAN cable should not make loose connections as this will result in unstable internet.
• Ensure adequate power supply to the Nighthawk router as a router that’s not fully booted up will not help you in getting stable WiFi.
• Update the firmware on your router to the latest version as firmware updates are meant to improve the overall performance of the router.

Do you still have certain areas in your home, where the WiFi signals are adamant to reach? This usually happens in bigger homes and homes with multiple storeys. To get WiFi access in dead zones, use a WiFi extender.

How to Connect TP Link Extender to Nighthawk WiFi Router?

So you’ve decided to install a TP Link WiFi extender to get internet in WiFi dead spots of the home. Use the instructions listed ahead and learn how to connect TP Link extender to WiFi router:

• Bring the TP Link WiFi extender to the same room where you’ve placed your Nighthawk router.
• Making use of an Ethernet cable, link the LAN port of the router to the Internet port on the TP Link extender. You can opt for connecting your networking devices wirelessly as well. You just need to place them close to each other and they will connect during the setup process further.
• Supply electricity to the Nighthawk router first and then the TP Link extender. Following the same sequence to supply power to the devices is suggested to avoid any issues.
• You should now log in to your TP Link WiFi extender. This task can be executed on the TP Link app or a web browser.
• Run a browser or install the TP Link Tether app on your smartphone and launch it.

NOTE: You can log in to your TP Link extender only on a device that’s on its network. Join its network using the default WiFi details before logging in. We recommend joining its network on a PC using a LAN cable to avoid setup issues.

• In the browser, insert the login address tplinkrepeater.net. You can make use of the IP address 192.168.0.254 in case the URL does not work.
• Key in the default admin username and password to log in to your extender. Know that the default value for both username, as well as password, is admin in lower case.
• Click on Quick Setup and proceed ahead.
• After Choosing your Region click on Next.
• After scanning for the networks, you will have the list of available networks appearing on the screen. Choose the Nighthawk router SSID from the list.
• Type the router’s WiFi password in the empty field and proceed ahead.
• You have two options now:

i) Choose Copy from Main Router – This will assign the Nighthawk router’s WiFi details to the TP Link extender. That means you can connect to your TP Link extender using the same WiFi name and password.

ii) Select Customize – You can manually assign a network name and password that’s different from the router’s WiFi details.

• After you’re done following the on-screen prompts, click Finish to accomplish the setup process.

To Briefly Conclude

We hope you are now aware of how to connect TP Link extender to WiFi router by Nighthawk. After successfully setting up your extender, you need to move it to a new location. You’re required to relocate it to a place where you wish to extend the router’s signals. We recommend you try different locations and choose the one where you get reliable and stable WiFi.