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Connecting problems
2025-07-17 11:02:29 - last edited 2025-07-31 11:35:25
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Model: RE330  
Hardware Version: V1
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I have tried unsuccessfully to connect via WPS on my router.  The extender is right next to it and the wi-fi light flashes for about 10 seconds, the 5G light flashes once, then both go out.

 

I then tried via a web browser.  On your instructions and video you show the network to connect to as TP-Link_Extender but I get fu+gbsN3_EXT  If I click on this I am asked to enter a password.  It will not accept my router password so what password do I need please?  Similar situation when trying via Tether app.

 

Hopefully my extender is compatible with my router which is a dual band Nokia XS-2426G-A 

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2025-07-17 19:53:22 - last edited 2025-07-31 11:35:25

  @BobbyJ52 

 

Hi,

 

It looks like the WPS process failed in a weird way that caused the network name to become fu+gbsN3_EXT with a password unknown to you.

 

I suggest you reset the RE330 to factory default settings by pressing and holding the "Reset" button for about 5 seconds. (the Reset button is inside a small hole, located next to the button with the lock pictogram)

 

After that the network name of the RE330 should change back to "TP-Link_Extender" with no password.

 

Then try again to setup the RE330 via the web browser or Tether app. 
 

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Re:Connecting problems-Solution
2025-07-17 19:53:22 - last edited 2025-07-31 11:35:25

  @BobbyJ52 

 

Hi,

 

It looks like the WPS process failed in a weird way that caused the network name to become fu+gbsN3_EXT with a password unknown to you.

 

I suggest you reset the RE330 to factory default settings by pressing and holding the "Reset" button for about 5 seconds. (the Reset button is inside a small hole, located next to the button with the lock pictogram)

 

After that the network name of the RE330 should change back to "TP-Link_Extender" with no password.

 

Then try again to setup the RE330 via the web browser or Tether app. 
 

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2025-07-18 10:35:07

  @woozle 

 

Thanks Woozle.  I had only been holding reset for 1 second as per instruction sheet.  5 seconds it is.

 

Set up now but not the easiest of tasks and my speed test is quicker without the extender!

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