Connecting to the internet is the last thing that a user does after setting up a WiFi repeater in the house. The appearance of the repeater’s SSID on the network list still remains the penultimate one. It means one cannot connect to the internet if the WiFi repeater is not showing on the network list. Are you also not able to see the SSID of your Wireless-N WiFi repeater on the network list? If yes, then it might be happening because you have disabled the repeater’s SSID broadcast. Therefore, before doing anything else, ensure that your repeater is broadcasting its SSID. Given in the next section are the instructions that will help you check the same.
First of All – Enable SSID Broadcast
To check if your repeater’s SSID broadcast is enabled, you must log in to it by accessing the web-based management panel. So,
- First of all, hardwire your computer to the WiFi range extender.
- Now, open an internet browser and access myrepeater.net.
- The default IP address of the repeater can also be opted for.
- The moment you are prompted to enter login details, do so.
- Hit OK or Log In.
- Now, navigate to the Wireless Settings of your wireless repeater.
- If the Enable Broadcast SSID option is unchecked, then check it.
- Save the changes.
If your WiFi repeater is already broadcasting its network name and you’re still struggling to see its name on the network list, you are suggested to pay attention to the tactics given in the upcoming section.
Solutions: WiFi Repeater Not Showing on Network List
- Get Closer to the Repeater: If not the disabled SSID broadcast, then your distance from the WiFi repeater might be the reason why you cannot see it on the network list. Thus, we advise you to get closer to the repeater. Make sure that you are using your WiFi-enabled device (laptop, mobile phone, or tablet) in the region that lies in the range of the signals emitted by the repeater. However, you are suggested not to come too close to your WiFi repeater. Now, refresh the network list and see if the WiFi repeater not showing on the network list issue is still there. If yes, then it is suggested that you try your hands on the next technique.
- Restart the Repeater: Sometimes, network glitches are the reason why the repeater’s name does not appear on the network list. Keep in mind that technical glitches can cause major damage to your WiFi repeater. If you do not want that to happen with your repeater, you are required to restart your repeater. However, only starting the repeater again will not do any good. You are also suggested to restart your WiFi router. Thus, first of all, power down your router and then the repeater. A time frame of 10 minutes needs to be given to your WiFi device for rest. Once you feel that your devices have rested enough, you can power them up in the same sequence as you powered them down.
- Check for Signal Interference: Many stances have been noticed where users are unable to make the most of their WiFi devices because of signal interference. Chances are that your Wireless-N WiFi repeater is not appearing on the network list due to this very reason. To confirm the same, consider having a good look at the objects or devices surrounding your WiFi repeater. Are there televisions, microwave ovens, Bluetooth speakers, baby monitors, treadmills, refrigerators, fish tanks, mirrors, etc. present near your WiFi repeater? If yes, then you are required to change the repeater’s location right away and ensure that such things do not lie near the repeater.
After you follow the tips given above, you will be able to resolve the problem you are facing. However, if you are still having a bad day due to the issue in the discussion, we suggest you access the Wireless-N WiFi repeater setup wizard and install the latest firmware version on the repeater.
In Conclusion
We hope that the aforementioned solutions i.e. change of the repeater’s location, firmware update, reducing your gap with the repeater, etc. will suffice to resolve the problem. However, if the Wireless-N WiFi repeater is still not appearing on the network list, reset it and set it up again.
