Rockspace AC1200 Wireless Extender

Rockspace AC1200 Wireless Extender extends the network range of your wireless router. This device eliminates WiFI dead zones and covers up to 2600 sq. ft. This is a dual-band extender that provides 300Mbps in 2.4GHz and 867Mbps in 5GHz. It provides connectivity to your Google Chromecast, router, mobile, tablets, laptop, other smart Wi-Fi appliances. The rockspace Rockspace AC1200 wireless extender setup is very simple via a web browser or WPS. This extender provides higher penetration, no loss of signal when passing through the wall. You can also enjoy a full range network in the bedroom, floors, restroom, garden, basement, garage, etc.

The rockspace ac1200 wireless extender comes with a 1-gigabit ethernet port to connect using an ethernet cable. Provides a stable Wi-Fi speed without any signal dropping problem. It will provide seamless speed in whole your home, you can enjoy HD videos, Live video-conferencing, online games, etc. The extender is designed to improve the WI-Fi coverage, it will not increase the WI-FI speed. The setup process is also very easy simply by pressing the WPS button. You can also easily connect your home router to the extender and enjoy wide coverage.

RockSpace AC1200 wireless extender User Manual

Rockspace Wi-Fi Extender Comes with many advanced features. The manual contains valuable information regarding extenders such as a Quick setup guide, LED description, Reset process, FAQ, Connect to an ethernet enable device, Contact, Documents/Resources, References, etc. Rockspace Ac1200 is a dual-band extender also known as which is very helpful to extend your WI-FI network coverage within 8 seconds. The extender supports WPA, WPA2 security protocol as well as maximizes network security. Comes with advanced security that prevents others to connect your personal Wi-Fi. The rockspace extender ensures the security of your private data and avoids network interference.

Rockspace AC1200 Extender login

Before setting up your rockspace ac1200, you need to access the login portal if you want it through a web browser. Follow the given steps without skipping a single.

  • Unpack the Rock Space Wi-Fi extender from the packaging box, if you received your parcel recently.
  • Take your extender and read the rock space ac1200 user manual.
  • Connect your extender into the power plug and turn it ‘ON”.
  • Wait for the power LED When it turns on steadily. This means the extender is ready.
  • Go to your laptop/tablet and enable Wi-Fi.
  • Connect with Rockspace ac1200 extender network “rockspace_EXT”.

TIP: No password is required for the first time

  • After connecting your device to the rockspace extender network, open any web browser on the same device.
  • In the URL bar enter rockspace ac1200 default ip http://192.168.0.254 and hit enter.
  • If the login page does not appear type re.rockspace.local you will redirect to the login page.
  • Here, you need to create your login password, enter a new password between (5-32 characters) and confirm it.
  • Also, click on “Next” for proceeding to the next one.
  • Now, Please select a Wi-Fi network you want to extend.

In this way, you can easily log in to your Rockspace AC1200 Extender.

Rockspace Ac1200 Installation

Rockspace ac1200 extender has an ethernet port that allows connecting rockspace extender to the computer using a wired connection. So follow these steps:

  • Unpack the packaging box and collect the extender along with all accessories.
  • Choose an optimal location to place your extender to ensure the extender is placed not too near or not far from the router.
  • Plug your extender into the electric switch and turn it “ON”.
  • Take an ethernet cable and connect one side with the computer another side to the extender.
  • After connecting, launch the default browser on your computer.
  • In the address bar type Rock Space extender default ip 192.168.10.1 and hit enter. As well as you can also use ap.setup.
  • Ensure you are using Rock space ac1200 default ip for login, or can simply enter http://re.rockspace.local for login.
  • You will redirect to the password setup page, set a new strong login password. Then, click on “NEXT”.
  • Choose a WiFi network that you want to extend.
  • Enter your Existing 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi network security key. If you want to change the Wi-FI SSID name please edit and click to “EXTEND” button after done.
  • Wait for some time, you will get a confirmation message of “Extended Successfully” along with network SSID on your screen.

LED Lights description

Blue LED – Stands for proper connection.

Red LED – Rockspace ac1200 red light means not enough range, please move your extender near to the WI-FI router.

LED Off – Rockspace Ac1200 has no power, connect it to the working power adaptor.

Rockspace AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setup

The Rockspace AC1200 Extender Setup using the WPS button is simple. Follow these steps one by one.

  • Find a nearby location from the router to plug your Rockspace Wi-Fi Extender.
  • Plug your extender into a working electric outlet and turn it “ON”.
  • Go to the router and Push the WPS button router for 2 seconds.
  • Quickly, get back to your Rockspace ac1200 extender and press the WPS within 2 minutes.
  • Wait for some time the extender WPS will be stable after being connected to your WI-FI router.

In this way, you can easily set it up via the WPS button. But be sure your extender is in the range of routers for a better experience. Before proceeding with WPS setup ensure, your wireless network router also supports WPS connectivity, if WPS is not available on the router proceed for web browser setup.

How to troubleshoot rockspace ac1200 not working issue?

This extender allows a wide range of coverage in whole your home. If you are getting dropping connection or not working issue, while watching movies, playing games, etc. Try out these steps to fix the issue.

  • First, ensure the internet is working or not from the internet modem/router.
  • Please, ensure your extender is placed within the range of your wireless router. Also, the extender is connected to the router.
  • Check the extender LED indicator, Blue LED means proper connection.
  • To fix the issue instantly. Perform a factory reset and change settings to default. After resetting the setup extender quickly.

Rock Space AC1200 no internet connection

  • Ensure the internet modem/router has internet. Make sure it’s connected to DSL or Internet provider network cable.
  • Contact your ISP may be internet outage is going on in your area.
  • Restart your extender after disconnecting it from all connected cables.
  • Check rockspace ac1200 wifi extender firmware update.
  • Perform a factory reset.

How to reset Rockspace AC1200 Extender?

The reset process of the rockspace extender is simple, but after resetting all settings will get back to default. To use your extender you need to configure settings once again. Please don’t forget to review settings before resetting your extender.

  • Turn on the extender to reset.
  • Check the reset button at the backside, and press it using a sharp pin for 5 seconds.
  • The extender will automatically enter factory reset mode and all settings will change to default.
  • Configure the setting and enjoy a wide range of networks in whole your house.

Reviews

The Rockspace AC1200 Range Extender is the best choice to use in your house. It is a range extender that will improve the WI-FI coverage. Eliminates all the weak spots along with dual-band frequency provides seamless network coverage. The extender covers up to 2600 sq. ft with a speed of 1200Mbps. The setup process of this extender is very simple just need to use a WPS button or via a web browser can easily configure.

Pros -

The rockspace ac1200 wireless extender provides a strong signal in the whole of your home and covers all the weak spots

Cons -

Sometimes, you may need to connect again, it’s failed to connect.