How-to Guide: Fix Dlink Extender Red Light

Your Dlink extender is blinking red? Performed DLink WiFi extender setup in a proper way – still you are baffling with the annoying red light issue? If yes, then you are on the right page. Here, in this how-to article – you will get to know – how to troubleshoot the issue in discussion in a flash. Let’s get the ball rolling!

[Resolved] Dlink Extender Red Light

Get ready to fix the red light issue in a snap by implementing the troubleshooting hacks listed below:

Restart Your Dlink Extender

Technical glitch is the common reason that can force the red light flash on your Dlink extender. And, restarting is the ultimate fix to overcome the issue. Want to know – how to restart the extender? Yes? Follow the instructions outlined underneath:

ü  Unplug your Dlink device – and keep it unplug for 2-3 minutes.

ü  Plug in the extender back.

ü  Wait for the LEDs on Dlink device start blinking.

We hope that – restarting hack help you fixing the red light issue.

Connect Dlink Extender and Router

Bear in mind – if there is no connection between your Dlink extender and router – then also you may encounter with the red light issue. To rectify the issue – take an Ethernet cable and connect them firmly. But, if you don’t have an Ethernet cable – or don’t want to connect them using wired source even after having the one- then use wireless source instead.

Hold on! Using a wireless source for connecting the devices means they must be WPS-capable. If they are – press the WPS button on your host router – and then – within a minute – press the WPS button on your Dlink extender.

Check Your Internet

Due to poor internet connection – you may see red light flashing on your Dlink extender. So, in such a case – we suggest you call your ISP regarding the same – and ask him to troubleshoot slow internet issue for you.

Change the Dlink Extender Location

If you are still seeing red light flashing on your Dlink extender – then you can try changing its location. Sometimes – what happen – improper location of any device may not allow it to work properly – and also leads to many big issue. Same is the case with your Dlink extender, if it is placed away from your router – on a ground or somewhere on lower surface – behind of your computer or other device – beneath a table – inside cabinet, etc. then also you will see red light flashing on it.

The best way to cope up with this issue and to make the most out of your Dlink extender is to change it location and place it at a center-most area of your home – away from corners and thick walls.

Reset and Reconfigure Dlink Extender

If the fixes listed above doesn’t fix the red light issue for you – its means – you have not performed Dlink extender setup process in a proper manner. So, reset your WiFi extender and configure it from scratch using dlinkap.local (manual method).

Update Firmware

Outdated Firmware also leads to the red light issue. To get rid of it – you must be certain to perform the firmware update process on your Dlink device on a regular basis. The process ensures that your Dlink device will not give you any technical-related issue. But, performing the process definitely means that it will help in bug fixing and improvement in performance of the Dlink device.

Verdict

We are now going to end up our article with this hope that the fixes we have listed above will help you fix Dlink extender red light issue. If the issue is fixed – you can connect the wired and wireless devices in your home to the Dlink extender and get ready to make the most out of its WiFi connection from any corner of your house.