Carry out these steps to connect both the Wi-Fi routers wirelessly for extending the range:
- Make sure that the Wi-Fi routers are updated to its latest firmware version.
- Connect the first Wi-Fi router to the power source as well as to the ISP’s modem.
- Now, power up the second Wi-Fi router after connecting it to the AC electrical outlet.
- Open the web browser on your computer or smartphone to configure the second Wi-Fi router settings.
- Connect your device using the SSID and Wireless Password and navigate to the Router setup page of the Wi-Fi router.
- The SSID and the Wireless Password is available on the label located at the backside of the second Wi-Fi router.
- Log in to the Wi-Fi router setup page using the default username and password and proceed with how to connect two routers wirelessly to extend range.
- Click the DHCP tab available at the left side panel and select the Disable radio button near the DHCP Server option.
- Navigate to the left-side panel and select the Wireless tab.
- Under Wireless Settings, select the Enable WDS Bridging checkbox.
- Click the Survey button to identify the nearby Wi-Fi router’s SSID and BSSID.
- Click the Connect button near the first Wi-Fi router name.
- Type the correct password of the first Wi-Fi router in the Password field.
- Select the Channel number from the drop-down menu.
- While using how to connect two routers wirelessly to extend range steps, Make sure you enter the correct channel number of your first Wi-Fi router.
- If you wish to change the network name of your second Wi-Fi router, type your desired name in the Wireless Network Name field.
- Verify your settings and click the Save button to save and apply the network settings.
- The first Wi-Fi router will share the wireless network to the second Wi-Fi router wirelessly.
- Now, locate the second Wi-Fi router at the desired location to extend the range.
- After finishing how to connect two routers wirelessly to extend range steps, Connect the device using the new SSID and verify the signal range.