How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Extender

The Wi-Fi extender plugs into a power outlet in your home and rebroadcasts an existing wireless signal. Ideally, you want to set the Wi-Fi extender up in a central location in your home but in a different place from your router.

Can You Use a Wi-Fi Extender With a PC?

A Wi-Fi extender rebroadcasts an existing wireless signal, which means you can use a Wi-Fi extender with virtually any tech device, including a PC. The network will have a stronger signal in areas of your home where it was weak before. The process of setting up the Wi-Fi extender does not require a PC. Select either of these networks and you will be prompted to enter a password.

Why Won’t My Computer Connect to My Wi-Fi Extender?

If the boosted Wi-Fi connection isn’t showing up correctly or connecting, there are a few things you will need to check.