How to Complete Macard RE1200 Range Extender Setup?
Here in this article, you will see how to setup brand new Macard RE1200 WiFi range extender with the help of some steps. At first, you will go through a section, where you will read steps to connect the router to the Macard extender through the Ethernet cable.
After connecting the router to extender physically, we will provide information about how to access the Macard web interface to adjust its settings and networks with simple instructions. So, let’s start this Macard RE1200 setup without wasting any time.
Router to Macard Extender Physical Connection
There are easy steps to connect the extender to the router by using Ethernet cable. So, take look at a list of instructions written down here.
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The first step of the setup is un-boxing the extender from the box and place it near to the home router.
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Use the Ethernet cable and connect it to the router’s LAN port and Macard device WAN port.
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Then it is time to the plug the extender to the electric wall socket and press the power button to turn it on.
The setup will incomplete without adjusting the range extender settings and networks by using its web interface. To log in to the interface, just read the next section article.
Access Macard WiFi Range Extender Interface
You have to start with connecting the range extender to the computer using the LAN cable. But you must be sure that the cable is in good condition, and then follow the steps written below.
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Start the computer and open up the browser and search the IP address 192.168.10.254 of the Macard extender.
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Computer screen load a login interface page, where you have to enter the username and password (login credentials).
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The user manual contains login credentials along with the IP address and must manage settings.
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By typing the credentials and clicking on the Next button, you will reach to the interface dashboard.
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Now on the screen, you have to follow the instructions and complete of Macard RE1200 setup.
As you can see, setting up the Macard range extender is simple and easy. But you should also know how to the upgrade the range extender and how change Macard admin credentials for security reasons.
How to Upgrade Firmware of Macard Extender?
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Go to web browser and access the interface via IP address 192.168.10.254.
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Select the Settings and click on the Firmware tab, where you will find all information of current firmware version.
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To check the latest firmware version update, just click on the Search and Update button.
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After search is complete, and new version is available, then install it in your extender.
How to Change Macard Admin Credentials?
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To change or add a new password to the admin, you have to access the interface of the Macard extender.
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Then, select the Settings and click on the admin option. You will see the current credential used in admin login.
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To edit or change the password of the admin, just select the password field and add your new password.