If you have a slow internet connection or are facing trouble while playing online gaming, live streaming, video-conferencing, then you need to install a Coredy E300 WiFi extender in your home. This powerful device will boost the network signal of your home router and improve signal strength. So in this article, we will read about the Coredy E300 Range Extender.
How does the Coredy E300 WiFi Extender work?
Wi-Fi Extender is a device that will extend the network signal of your home’s existing network device. The extender will eliminate all the weak spots and convert those areas into the full network.
All you need to do is install the extender at the center place between your router or access point and it acts as a medium or bridge. The Coredy E300 Extender will deliver the signals into dead zones.
This extender comes with an external high-gain DBi antenna, that will catch the signal from far and repeat the signal into the whole area of your home.
Why to use?
This extender is designed to work in any condition, it comes with multi-function technology. This extender supports dual-mode, you can use this as router/access-point/repeater.
The Coredy E300 will remove dead zones instantly within 2 minutes you can install it.
How can I set up my Coredy E300 WiFi Extender?
The setup of the E300 extender includes two main steps :
- Turn on the extender.
- Now, please establish a connection to your host router and extender
- After turning on the extender wait for a while until it is ready to connect with the existing Wi-Fi network.
- Now, set mode to ‘repeater mode‘ by using the given mode button on the extender.
- Please plug the extender at an equal distance from the wireless range extender.
To connect extender you can use two methods :
- Via WPS
- Online browser
Online Browser
- Open the Wi-Fi network in your computer/laptop/tablet and enable Wi-Fi. Wait until the search is complete and connect with the “coredy e300” default network.
- TIP: Passwords may not be required, if the network is secured, check the Wi-Fi key on the coredy e300 extender manual.
- When a connection is successfully created to the network, Go to any default browser of your computer and enter the default IP address of coredy e300 wifi extender – 192.168.10.1 or ap.setup and search it.
- You may be directly redirected to the password change section, if login is required use ‘admin’ as the default password and username.
- On the wizard page, please choose ‘repeater mode‘ and proceed to the next step.
- Wait on the next page, all available networks list will appear. Connect with host router WI-FI SSID using passkey.
- Your extender will take some time to connect, wait until the process will be finished properly. The extender will automatically restart when the process is finished.
- If you want to change the extender network SSID or password can go through the given instructions.
- Now, your home WI-FI devices can surf the internet after connecting to the extender network.
The default network name of the extender after connecting your home network will change to “Coredy E300_EXT”. Connect your Wi-Fi devices with this network and enjoy!
Now place your extender between your router and dead zones areas. The extender will start to eliminate the dead zones and provide a wide range of connections in whole over your home.
Coredy E300 wireless range extender setup using WPS
The Wi-Fi-protected setup is a simple and fast way to connect your extender. In this mode, the repeater makes the secure connection and connects with a nearby active WPS device without entering any password.
Steps to follow for WPS setup
- Turn on your repeater and press the WPS button, available on the extender rear panel.
- At the same time, activate the WPS function on your router by pressing the WPS button. Keep in mind, after connecting your extender with the router via WPS, the extender network SSID will automatically change and it will be “Coredy E300_EXT”. Also, notice the LED of WLAN-1 it will blink automatically.
- Now try to connect your devices with the “Coredy E300_EXT” using a router Wi-Fi security password.
- Select an ideal location for your extender and place it at the middle location of your wireless router.
Finally, the WPS setup is finished. Now you can enjoy the internet in your whole home without any network distractions.
How to use the Coredy E300 extender as an access point?
This extender has 3 different modes: repeater/router and access-point mode. The access-point mode allows connecting one and more Wi-Fi devices using a wired connection and provides data transmission in your offices/home.
How to configure it?
- First, change the mode by using the ‘mode’ button on your extender.
- Now, connect the extender to the power source and turn the power button ON.
- Open Wi-Fi network in your computer, mobile, laptop and connect with coredy E300.
- The security key is written on the device manual or sticker of your device at the back-side.
- Launch any default web browser in the same device, then hit ap.setup or http://192.168.10.1 and click to ‘go’.
- Enter “admin” in the username and password field, then click to log in.
- Choose “access-point mode” in the setup wizard page.
- Set a password to protect your network after selecting security mode WPA/WPA2 mixed.
- Click to apply and wait for some time until your device reboots automatically.
- Connect your home Wi-Fi devices to the access point network.
In this way, you can easily set up access-point mode.
How to set up coredy e300 in router mode?
- Create a connection using ethernet cable from modem to router. Plug the ethernet wire into the WAN port.
- Turn on your router and extender. Now set ‘router’ mode by tapping on the ‘mode’ button.
- Now it’s time to connect your computer to the router using a LAN cable or you can also connect via WI-FI.
- Launch any web browser and in the URL bar hit http://192.168.10.1 or ap.setup.
- The login page will appear in front of your screen, enter ‘admin’ in both fields.
- After login, select router mode and configure the network setting using coredy setup wizard instructions.
How to reset the Coredy E300 wireless range extender
In case you are facing any trouble while configuring the E300 extender, or the coredy e300 extender login not working, forgot the password, you can retrieve settings and change them back to default.
To reset your extender, you need to press the reset button for 10 seconds (Available on the extender).
Wait until the Coredy E300 WIFI Extender restarts itself. Confirmation of settings required after doing a factory reset.
Reviews
The Coredy E300 extender is a small, elegant, and powerful device. This device mainly extends the network of your home’s existing router and clears all the dead zones from your house. It will come with multi-function features. Three different kinds of modes are available: repeater/router/access point are available in this extender. If your home has lots of dead zones or you are facing network interruptions just install this extender between routers and enjoy a wide-range connection.
The installation process of this extender is very simple, the WPS function is also available for a one-touch setup. The setup wizard will guide you while configuring the extender settings. So if you are thinking of buying a new extender then it is an ideal choice for your home.