The BrosTrend AC1200 is supposed to boost WiFi coverage and get rid of dead spots. Like any networking devices, it may have difficulties. Users usually have trouble connecting the extender with the router, getting a good signal, or accessing the settings page at re.brostrend.com.
The good news is that most of the issues with your BrosTrend AC1200 may be remedied with just easy steps. This post will teach you how to quickly and reliably get the extender back up.
What are the Reasons BrosTrend AC1200 setup has stopped working?
You plug it in, go to re.brostrend.com, follow the procedures to have an extended WiFi network. But there are some things that might hinder the process
· Putting it in the wrong spot (too far from the router, too many walls).
· The firmware hasn't been updated.
· The setup via re.brostrend.com didn't finish correctly.
· You typed in the wrong WiFi password when you set it up.
· The core router is sending a weak signal to the extension.
· Power outages or devices that freeze up at random.
In short, nothing out of the ordinary. Every WiFi extender has these kinds of problems at some time.
Primary Check-ins to do
Do the quick checks before you get to the Brostrend AC1200 setup and reset pages:
1. Is the power light steady? Check the outlet if the light is out or flashing in a strange way. Not all wall outlets offer electricity all the time. Try a different place.
2. Is the router's internet working? A lot of the time, people blame the extension when the primary router is down. Check by connecting a phone directly to the router's WiFi.
3. Signal distance—If you put the BrosTrend extension at the distant end of your home, it's not magic. It requires a strong signal to work.
If everything checks out, go ahead.
Start again and reset
When BrosTrend AC1200 not working pops up, a clean reset fixes it half the time. This is how:
· Look for the little button on the side that says "reset."
· For around 10 seconds, hold it with a paperclip until the lights flash.
· Let it restart.
The gadget is now in its original condition. You will need to set up the BrosTrend AC1200 anew from here.
Set up at re.brostrend.com
Step by step after resetting.
1. Connect the extender to a wall outlet midway between the router and dead zone.
2. Connect your laptop or phone to the extender's default WiFi. It will say "BrosTrend_EXT."
3. Launch a web browser and enter re.brostrend.com in the URL box. Don't look it up on Google; just enter it in.
4. The Brostrend AC1200 setup page will open. The default login is admin/admin until you changed it.
5. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list.
6. Make sure you enter your router's WiFi password properly (here is where most users make mistakes).
7. Save and let the extender restart.
Connect to the new WiFi network thereafter. Extenders occasionally append "_EXT" to network names.
Placement is very important
If you still think the BrosTrend AC1200 setup isn't functioning after you've set it up, verify where it is. People don't think this is important. The extension is basically replicating a poor signal if you connect it in too far away from the router.
· The best position is where your phone can still receive at least two bars from the router.
· Don't use microwaves, cordless phones, or thick walls nearby.
· Don't give up after trying a few outlets.
Updates to the firmware help
Sometimes the problem is merely outdated software. Visit re.brostrend.com, sign in, and look for updates. Put in the newest one. After the extender restarts, it should operate more smoothly.
When the internet is up but sluggish
You may see that the extension connects but the speed is terrible. Some common explanations are:
· The router's bandwidth is already full.
· The extender has too many devices connected to it.
· The extender is using the 2.4GHz spectrum instead of the 5GHz frequency.
To fix:
· Limit device connections.
· Use the 5GHz band if your network supports it during Brostrend AC1200 setup.
· Set up again and choose the stronger band by hand.
Setting up the WPS button
If you don't want to have to log into re.brostrend.com, you may use WPS:
· Push the WPS button on your router.
· Press the WPS button on the BrosTrend extender within two minutes.
· The lights should flicker and stay on.
Not all routers support it, but if yours is compatible with this method then this is the fastest.
If nothing works yet
If you've already tried resetting, setting up re.brostrend.com, using positioning tactics, and updating the firmware, but the BrosTrend AC1200 still doesn't function, you have a few options:
· Try it on a separate router to make sure that your primary WiFi isn't the problem.
· Get in touch with BrosTrend support. Their squad does react quite well.
· The hardware is broken, at worst. It occurs. Change it if it's still under warranty.
FAQs
1. What do I need to do to go to the BrosTrend AC1200 configuration page?
Open your browser and put re.brostrend.com into the address bar. Use the default admin login information to log in.
2. What is stopping me from getting to re.brostrend.com?
Make sure you're on the extender's network, not WiFi. Try 192.168.0.254, the default IP address, if it fails.
3. My BrosTrend AC1200 connects, but I can't go online. Why?
It's probable that the incorrect WiFi password was entered during Brostrend AC1200 setup or the extender was located too distant from the router. Set it up again.
Final Thoughts
Most cases of "BrosTrend AC1200 not working," are due to basic issues like setup, signal, or device reset. Avoid overthinking. Reset it, set it up again at re.brostrend.com, and then move it around. That works nine times out of 10. If not, it's either the firmware or the hardware, and that's when you let support handle it.
