The extender needs not only pairing with the network but has to be halfway between the router and this room. Many folk plug it in the area that needs extending. Well, that should do exactly what you noted.
Bob
I'm using a ZyXEL N300 wireless extender. Previously I was only getting wifi signal in a small corner of the room and it was showing a weak signal (1-2 bars) on my devices. I've now set up the extender and when it is plugged in and switched on, it shows up as a strong signal anywhere in the room but I'm not actually connected to the internet. When I turn the extender off, I get a weak signal and only in the corner of the room, as before, but at least it works. So it seems like the extender is working but my devices aren't recognising it. This is the same on my laptop, iPad and Android phone. Is there something I need to change in the settings?
I don't know if it makes a difference but when the extender is plugged in, the lights to indicate wireless connectivity are on but flickering, and the LAN light is not on. It's probably explained in the manual but sadly I can't understand it - the manufacturer is not great on layman's terms!
Any help very much appreciated! Let me know if further details are needed.

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