MANUAL SETUP GUIDE FOR MACARD WIFI EXTENDER

Manual Setup Guide for Macard WiFi Extender

Manual Setup Guide for Macard WiFi Extender

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Looking to extend your WiFi coverage? Setting up your Macard WiFi extender is simple and can be done using multiple methods. Among them, the manual method is the most commonly used due to its simplicity and convenience. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions to set up your Macard extender using the manual, WPS, and Ethernet methods.

???? Manual Method: Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Connect Your PC to the Extender Network

You can link your computer to the extender using either an Ethernet cable or wireless (SSID):

  • Using Ethernet Cable:
    Plug one end of the cable into the extender’s “Ethernet Only” port and the other end into your PC’s Ethernet port.

  • Using SSID (WiFi):
    Open your computer’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the extender’s default SSID. No password is required by default.

2. Access the Macard Extender Login Page

Once connected:

  • Open a web browser.

  • Type go.macard.online or 192.168.10.1 into the address bar.

  • The Macard extender login screen will appear.

3. Log in to the Interface

  • Enter the default login password: admin

  • Click LOGIN

4. Complete the Setup

  • Select your Country and Time Zone, then click Next.

  • The extender will scan for nearby WiFi networks.

  • Select your main WiFi network (host router) and enter its password.

5. Create Extended Network

  • On the next screen, customize your extended SSID name and password.

  • Click SAVE to apply settings.

The extender will reboot to finalize the setup. You can now connect your devices to the new extended WiFi network.

???? WPS Method: Quick Push-Button Setup

If your router supports WPS, you can use this faster setup option:

  1. Plug the extender near your router and power it on.

  2. Press the WPS button on the Macard extender. Its WPS LED will start blinking.

  3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router.

  4. Wait until the extender’s WPS LED turns solid, indicating a successful connection.

You can now use your main WiFi credentials to connect to the extended network.

???? Ethernet Cable Setup Method

This method is ideal for a stable, wired connection between the router and extender.

Requirements: Ethernet cable, power outlet near the router, and your PC connected to the extender’s SSID.

Steps:

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the extender’s port and your router’s LAN port.

  2. Plug the extender into a power socket and turn it on.

  3. On your PC, connect to the extender’s SSID via WiFi.

  4. Open a browser and visit go.macard.online.

  5. Enter the default password: admin

  6. Click LOGIN and follow the on-screen setup instructions.

After setup, it’s recommended to update the admin password for added security.

???? How to Change the Macard Admin Password

  1. Log in to the extender’s interface using your current admin password.

  2. Navigate to Settings > Admin.

  3. Enter your new password in the provided field.

  4. Click SAVE to apply the changes.

Use your new password for future logins to the extender interface.

✅ Final Thoughts

The manual method remains the most popular way to set up the Macard WiFi extender due to its ease and flexibility—no cables or close router proximity needed. However, alternative methods like WPS and Ethernet are also available and might be more suitable depending on your setup needs.

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