Can I connect BrosTrend booster with router via WPS?

The BrosTrend WiFi booster is designed to help your home network reach places where the signal doesn’t operate very effectively. Most users set it up using the online portal at re.brostrend.com, however there is a way that doesn’t need logging in or going to setup pages. You may connect the booster straight to your router if it has a WPS button. You don’t have to go through the whole Brostrend WiFi extender setup. It’s quicker and, for some individuals, easier to deal with.

WPS isn’t flawless, however. It doesn’t always work with every router, so you may have to go back to the regular Brostrend WiFi extender setup page. But the technique is quite simple if you want to give it a go. Let’s go over everything step by step and talk about what to do if WPS doesn’t connect.

What WPS really is?
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is what WPS stands for. It’s an easy method to connect devices without having to type in passwords. You just push a button on the booster and a button on the router, and they connect instantly.

The good news is that you don’t have to type in your router’s lengthy WiFi password on the Brostrend WiFi extender setup screen. Not all routers work well with WPS, and security experts normally don’t advocate keeping WPS on all the time. But it’s okay to set up a booster.

Before you use WPS
Before you step in, you should check this:

• Check that your router really does have a WPS button. It generally features two arrows in a circle or says “WPS.”
• Connect the BrosTrend booster to a wall outlet where the router signal is at least two bars strong.
• Wait until the light on the booster that shows power is steady.
  You’re ready once you have it.

Using WPS to connect BrosTrend booster
This is how it really works:

1. Press the WPS button on your router. Some routers leave it on for two minutes, so be fast.
2. Press the WPS button on the BrosTrend booster during that time.
3. The booster lights should start to flash. Wait a minute or two.
4. After the lights stop flashing, you should connect the booster to your router.

The booster is ready now. You should be able to find your expanded network name on the WiFi list on your phone or laptop. It will copy your regular WiFi name sometimes, and other times it will add “_EXT” to it.
When WPS doesn’t work
I won’t lie; sometimes WPS doesn’t work. Some common explanations are:

• The router’s settings don’t let WPS work.
• The booster is too far away from the router.
• The button for WPS was hit too late.

Why WPS simply doesn’t work properly with routers and boosters?
If it occurs, don’t spend too much time trying again and again. Reset the booster and use the regular setup technique at re.brostrend.com. It takes a little longer, but it always works.

Set up with re.brostrend.com (backup way)

If WPS doesn’t work, try this instead:

1. To reset the booster, press and hold the reset button for roughly 10 seconds.
2. Link your phone or laptop to the default WiFi on the booster (BrosTrend_EXT).
3. Type re.brostrend.com into the URL bar of a web browser.
4. Use the default login information, which is generally admin/admin.
5. Choose your home WiFi from the list, type in the right password, and click “Save.”
6. Give the booster time to restart.

This method, you don’t need WPS. It works with any router, although it’s more manual.

Placement is still important
The performance of the booster depends on where you plug it in, even if WPS works well.

• Put it halfway between the router and the place where the WiFi is weak.
• Don’t put it directly in the dead zone; the booster won’t pick up anything there.
• Stay away from corners, basements with thick walls, or outlets that are next to heavy appliances.

You want the booster to get a signal strong enough to repeat it.

Seeing whether the link works

You should check if WPS works once you used it:

• Make that the LED lights on the booster indicate that the connection is steady.
• Link a device to the expanded WiFi network and check the speed of the internet.
• Walk around the home and examine whether the dead zones are now covered.

If you’re still having sluggish speeds or drops, it’s either because of where you put it or you need to change the settings on the Brostrend WiFi extender setup page.

Setup for WPS and re.brostrend.com

Here’s the true difference:

• WPS method: Faster, no passwords, and it works if your router supports it.
• Setup page method: works with all routers, letting you choose between 2.4GHz and 5GHz manually, but is slower.

For most individuals, trying WPS initially is acceptable. If it doesn’t work, don’t worry—you can always use the online interface to switch to the Brostrend WiFi extender configuration.

Things to do to keep it working well

• Every so often, restart the booster.
• After you set it up for the first time, update its firmware (you can only do this at re.brostrend.com).
• If your router can handle dual-band, choose 5GHz for things that demand a lot of speed, such streaming, gaming, and video chats.
• Don’t connect too many devices to the booster at once; it will split the bandwidth.

FAQs
1. Is it possible to set up BrosTrend booster using only WPS?
Yes, you can connect without logging into re.brostrend.com if your router supports WPS. But not all routers work with WPS, therefore the Brostrend WiFi extender setup page is the next best thing.

2. Why isn’t WPS connecting my booster?
Some possible explanations are that WPS is turned off on your router, the booster is too far away from the router, or the timing is off. Try again closer to the router, or set it up by hand.

3. Will the WiFi name of my extended network change if I set up WPS?
It depends. Some boosters maintain the same SSID as your primary router, while others add “_EXT” to the end. Both of them operate well.

Wrap Up
So, is it possible to use WPS to connect your BrosTrend booster to your router? Yes, you can, and when it does, it’s the quickest method to get the extension going. Allow both devices to connect by clicking WPS. Do not get stuck in a loop if it doesn’t connect after many tries.Use the online setup procedure at re.brostrend.com to reset the booster. It takes a little longer, but it’s more dependable and works with all routers. Your WiFi range should finally cover those annoying dead places once the booster is connected, no matter what.