Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.
Phenomenon:
5GHz frequency is not found when the extender scans for the host Network;
The range extender does not detect the router’s 5GHz Wi-Fi/5Ghz Hotspot Wi-Fi.
** If the range extender detects the 5GHz Wi-Fi of the host router but fails to connect to it / the 5GHz LED is off after set up, refer to this FAQ.
Troubleshooting suggestions:
1. Locate range extender closer to the main router during setup.
2. Confirm the router's 5Ghz Wi-Fi is working fine and available on other wireless clients (laptops, mobile phones, etc.).
* If the router's 2.4G & 5Ghz use the same SSID, please change a different SSID for 5Ghz to exclude the issue.
3. Change a different 5GHz wireless channel on the main router:
If the main router’s 5GHz channel is set to Auto or between 149-165, change it to a channel between 36-48.
Here takes the TP-Link router as an example, go to Wireless Settings >> 5GHz >> select a recommended channel, such as 48, then save and reboot the router.
Note: The 5GHz wireless settings will vary on different manufacturer’s routers, please contact your router’s technical support for help.
Notice for the (EU )Version of the Link Range Extenders:
The range extenders with EU version, which can be verified by the device bottom sticker, only supports Band 1/2/3, they don’t support Band 4 channels on 5GHz to comply with CE certification in Europe. If your host Wi-Fi is fixed on Band 4 channels, the TP-Link range extender will not see it.
VBand1: 36-48 (36,40,44,48) V Band2: 52-64 (DFS) VBand3: 100-140 (DFS) X Band4: 149-165 (149,153,158,161,165)
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