
Easy Guide to MACARD RE1200 WiFi Extender Setup
The MACARD RE1200 promises to banish frustrating dead zones in your house. Our straightforward guide walks you through the complete setup process, ensuring a stronger, more reliable wireless network throughout your home.
Macard WiFi Extender setup
Via WPS
Plug the Macard extender into a power outlet near your router. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid.
- Locate the WPS button on your router and press it.
- The WPS light on the router should start blinking. This means it’s in pairing mode.
- Within 2 minutes of pressing the router’s WPS button, press the WPS button on your Macard extender.
- The WPS light on the extender should also start blinking.
After about 30–60 seconds, the extender’s light should turn solid indicating a successful connection. After the connection you can relocate the device to anywhere in your house within the range of the router.
Via Gomacard.online
Plug the Macard extender into a power outlet near your router. Wait for the power LED to become stable (this may take a minute).
- On your phone, tablet, or computer, go to WiFi settings.
- Look for a network name, connect to it. No password may be needed.
- Open a browser and go to gomacard.online. log into the device with the help of the default admin credentials.
- The default login is usually
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- Username: admin
- Password: admin
- Inside the interface, Choose “Repeater Mode”. It will scan for nearby WiFi networks.
- Select your main WiFi network. Enter your WiFi password (the one for your router).
- You can usually name the extended network or let it keep the default.
Via 192.168.10.1
Place your Macard WiFi extender midway between your wireless router and the area where you want to extend the Wi-Fi signal. Plug it into a power outlet and connect with its WiFi network.
To connect your computer to the extender’s Wi-Fi network, go to the Wi-Fi settings. This network name (SSID) is usually mentioned in the extender’s manual. You likely won’t need a password for this initial connection.
- Launch any web browser on your connected device.
- Type 192.168.10.1 in the address bar and press Enter to search.
- You should now see a login page for your Macard WiFi extender.
- The default username and password are often admin for both fields.
- Enter these credentials and click Login.
Once logged in, you will usually be guided by a setup wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks. Select the name (SSID) of your existing home Wi-Fi network.
- Enter the password for your home Wi-Fi network.
- You might be asked to set a new name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network.
- You can choose to keep the same name as your main network or create a new one to easily identify the extended network.
- Click Save, and extender will then attempt to connect to your existing Wi-Fi network and broadcast the extended network.
Where to Relocate the Extender After Setup?
Disconnect your device from the extender’s setup Wi-Fi network and connect to your newly extended Wi-Fi network. Use the password you entered during the configuration. And to relocate the extender, move it to a different location that is still within the coverage range of your main router.
Troubleshooting Tips
Rebooting Extender Network
Unplug the extender from the electrical outlet. Leave the extender unplugged for about 15-30 seconds. This allows it to fully power down. Plug the device back into the electrical outlet.
Allow a few minutes for the extender to power back on and re-establish its connection to your main router and broadcast its extended network. You’ll typically see the indicator lights cycle and then settle into their normal operating state.
Resetting Macard WiFi Extender
Make sure your Macard WiFi extender is plugged into a power outlet and is powered on.
Use a paperclip, a straightened-out paperclip, or a similar thin, pointed object. Gently insert the paperclip into the reset pinhole. Press and hold the reset button for 8-10 seconds. After holding for 8-10 seconds, release the reset button.
The extender will now reboot itself. This process might take a few minutes. You’ll know it’s finished when the indicator lights settle into their default state, which usually indicates it’s ready for a new setup.
The Summary
Setting up the MACARD RE1200 WiFi extender using gomacard.online, IP address, or WPS is a straightforward process. Hope, you have chosen one of the setup methods and successfully install the device.
FAQs
You can choose one of the setup methods WPS, interface or the IP address to install the device. All the setup method instructions are provided in the blog post.
Access the interface of the extender using the URL or IP address of the device. Go in to the settings and choose the Wireless Settings. Select SSID and enter the new WiFi password. Save it to apply.