Set Up Your Xiaomi Mi Wifi Extender Ac1200 Like A Pro! | Tutorial

[@aichellealtez5297]

Hi, awesome video. I just got this extender and I was wondering if it’s possible to literally extend my Wi-Fi signal without creating a new network?

[@WootDini]

Heya. Unfortunately with extenders, that's how they generally work. I'll check if there have been any changes, but this is why mesh is the way forward

[@ngbmastropaolo]

Great, one thing, tho. Once I connect my AC1200 to the network, should I tell the PS5 and PC in the studio (far away from the router) to get connected to AC1200 or is it something that happens automatically? Does the PS5/PC simply see a stronger network? You are the best.

[@WootDini]

Heya :) Generally they won't select the best. They will try hang onto the network it's connected to. You need to force the connection and see what the best speed is

[@mwtsoi]

thanks for the video, does this extender create a new SSID? or it is using the same SSID of the router?

[@WootDini]

In extender mode it will create another ssid

[@janaysouza546]

Uma pergunta Esse conector de cabo Ele é entrada ou saida de sinal Tipo posso ligar um pc antigo via cabo nele para receber o sinal de internet via cabo

[@tebogomogotsi2458]

Thanks for the first method Boet…it really helped yeah…much appreciated

[@WootDini]

Glad I could help ! :)

[@arkenstone6964]

​​​@@WootDini can i connect it on pc with cabrl? it will work good? sory my inglish isnt good

[@Zerej]

my device says that it has strong connection at first but disconnect after a while and I need to turn it on and off again it's getting tedious, can I do something about it?

[@WootDini]

Best advice is ensure all your drivers are up to date. It makes a massive difference. Extenders have great use but this is why mesh is superior (but also more costly) Just check where the signal is coming from. I'm sure it will be drivers. If all else fails wipe completely and start from scratch

[@zidanejettcamo-ec5vm]

whats a mesh? ​@@WootDini

[@salminallysalmin3859]

Hi there, great video… is it possible to set a different password on the extender?…

[@WootDini]

Heya that's a great question and for once I don't know... I did not check when it was with me. I want to say yes because it's a different ssid but I can't say 100%

[@johnmarkmontojo2463]

Hi Question. Can this extender connect to a wifi router with a web browser log in will have no problem connecting and how will be the set up for this ? Because just by connecting to mobile phone before we can connect to internet access of our wifi we need to go to specific web browser that has password that we log and after that we can connect. Thanks for answering.

[@WootDini]

Heya Yea you can. You just need to identify the IP and go from there :)

[@reth3822]

i want to hide the 2.4G wifi but i cant seem to do so. Also cannot change the encryption method

[@WootDini]

Heya. I don't have the device anymore so can't check. But 2.4 is the base signal. Best is to blend them and let the device decide what is best. Also remember this is just a repeat of a signal. If you want more specific changes you need a mesh system

[@langalethumalunga9626]

Bought the Mi fi few days ago, I'm having trouble with pairing with other devices (cell phones) what's must I do? Must they have the same App or I can just simple Add their devices?

[@WootDini]

Hey it's all the same app. Just needs to be the same region. But I think you need to share access (family share ) to have multiple phones control

[@langalethumalunga9626]

Thanks @WootDini did just that's sadly still the other devices couldn't be connected to the Internet I'll try again.

[@sethng6211]

If a new phone connects to the extender, will it be able to connect to main one too, without manually keying in the details

[@WootDini]

That's the problem with extenders and routers. Generally they will hold until the signal breaks and then only cross over. But you won't have to manually keep putting in details. It's different ssids so only need to connect once

[@mohdfahmi4310]

how to use same ssid? it troublesome, my device keeps changing ssid and not always pickup stronger extender wifi.

[@WootDini]

Heya In WiFi extending mode it's always going to have a seperate ssids. That's unfortunately how these extenders work

[@e.pastor7859]

Can I use the ethernet connection for me to connect to the mi extender? I like to connect my ethernet cord from my main router to the extender, does the mi extender still provide internet connection, or does it work?

[@WootDini]

Heya. Yes, it's called back haul :)

[@AMDista]

I have one doubt. Can i use two Extenders, to extend the signal to backyard?

[@WootDini]

Hey there, I would recommend you run a cable to the first extender then you connect the second extender to the first one. I wouldn't recommend doing a 3 chain connection wireless. The connection will be very slow.

[@agustan5770]

hi, can use Xiaomi AC1200 to extend the hotspot wifi of my dorm?

[@WootDini]

Heya In theory yes because the phone outputs just like a router does. I have not tried it personally but I am fairly sure it would work

[@psylon6265]

hey there i bought the extender a while back and it keeps disconnecting every day and i keep needing to reconnect it all the time. do you know why this might be happening ?

[@WootDini]

Heya It's possible the signal is breaking. It could be too far from the original signal

[@AkramShaheen-o4k]

Does it work well with gaming ?

[@WootDini]

Heya. That's very dependent on proximity to main router and primary strength. If you are doing serious online gaming where ping and packets are important, this is not the best option.

[@rollygregswalog9822]

Hello sir i can use Ethernet port to another router to give signal the router sir?

[@WootDini]

You can :) just set up as AP

[@ChillMall]

How far should this device be from the main router?

[@WootDini]

Heya My advice is within 10-20 Meters (sometimes more). It honestly just depends how thick and what your walls are made of. I have thick cement walls so I am at around 12 in a triangle

[@tariktarik6380]

Hi, can this device be used fo boost up mobile hotspot signal?

[@WootDini]

Heya I have not tested it for that purpose but in theory it's the same thing so it should work

[@naifhilmi3906]

How to use with lan cable brother?

[@WootDini]

Heya Should be plug and play. The repeater will prioritise the cable (it should)

[@TheBryand123]

can I extend my wifi frequency to 5GHz from 2.4GHz main router with this thing?

[@WootDini]

Heya Theoretically yes it should work but there will be no performance benefit because it's repeating the speed of the signal. If you used a lan connector then you would get a proper benefit. But the repeater will still output dual signals yes

[@smallworld123]

hey bro, can you tell me how to connect AC1200 to an open network.. it seem still need to put a network password even if it is an open network

[@WootDini]

Open network 🙀 very dangerous. I know this seems silly but have you tried just leaving it blank ? Not used to open network's here 😅

[@E96]

Can the devices connected to the main router communicate or see the devices connected to the extender?

[@WootDini]

Not sure I understand the question. They are connected. So if you talking about in a networking environment yes. If you worried about security, that will depend on encryption

[@BANEXORT]

is there internet cable port sir?

[@WootDini]

Yes, there is a port underneath the device. LAN Port. Hope this helps.

[@smailicabej]

hey man could you help me out? i have the mi wifi extender pro and it just doesnt show up when it searches for nearby devices. ive tried everything and i just cant get it to work. also when i scan the qr in the manual it doesnt work..

[@WootDini]

Hmm that is odd. Have you tried factory reset? There is a slim chance maybe the product was used and setup before. Without seeing or knowing exactly, I can only guide generically

[@smailicabej]

@@WootDini i tried everything and nothing worked. i returned it and when i did even the shops employees couldn’t get it to work 😅 so i guess it was a manufacturing error from xiaomis end

[@WootDini]

@@smailicabej I am glad its sorted!

[@MichaelVornes]

my repeater (Xiaomi N300) is limiting speed to 10MB even though my connection is 300MB and the repeater is next to the router, I don't know if it's some extra configuration

[@WootDini]

Hey Not that I'm aware of. Is it a static 10mb ? That is odd. It's possible that is all your main router is feeding the repeater

[@MichaelVornes]

@@WootDini It's not 10mb static, it varies between 7/8/9mb, and it's not because there's a wall or obstacle, as I tested it next to the router. I tested it on 2 different routers and different internet providers (I have two connections from different providers at home as a backup) and it still doesn't work. Maybe I was unlucky to get a defective unit, but for me it didn't work.

[@csnanayakkara]

I am having trouble with getting the extender to connect to my TP Lnk router. its a dual-band 5ghz and 2.4ghz router running DD-WRT. Using the Mi home app it reaches the final step and then fails.

[@WootDini]

Heya. What is the error you are getting ? It should work with any router.

[@seandeklerk6759]

Hey thanks for the video tutorial however i have had endless technical issues get the device to work Followed tour instruction all good device connects to the wifi etc signal good as per app. However when trying to connect to it via wifi no cable setup keeps say you can connect to xtended wifi but there is no internet. Any thoughts how to get thia thing qorking trying now for 3 months fafing with the devices i ahve 2 to setup to extend the wifi range

[@WootDini]

Heya Let me try help. Can you clarify that the issue is with or without cable ? With cable you need to put it in AP mode not extender mode Hope this helps

[@mapperofalthistory03]

I got an wifi range of max 100mbps can I get higher results buying this ?

[@deen-al-afriqi]

Depends on the distance between device, router and extender, level of interference and source (ISP) bandwidth. Realistically, if you're standing right next to your router and getting wireless bandwidth of > 500MB/s then you can expect, wth an optimum setup, to get 30-40% of that bandwidth from the extender. Where AC1200 helps more is the 5ghz antennae which can accomodate more devices and is less succeptible to overcrowding than 2.4ghz (23 channels vs 11)

[@WootDini]

Perfect comment. You will not get better results than the primary routers output because it's absorbing and regurgitating the signal. The only way it becomes the same is if you running it through ether

[@Kabelo..]

is there any way for me to change the channel of the extender?

[@deen-al-afriqi]

@@Kabelo.. Channels are "internally managed" by the device. Turning it on and off might change it

[@lawrencebautista3268]

Hi. I have succesfully connected the wifi on my router but failed to connect the next day. I'm having difficulty connecting I have tried couple of times and it say connection time out.

[@WootDini]

Heya So this generally means a communication error generally attributed to firmware. Either update the firmware and if you have already, then try roll it back. First step is ensure both router and extender are up to date then use process of elimination. First roll back your extender then if that fails roll back router. But before doing the above, do a general restart of both and then a factory reset of both. It's comm error and will be solved with these processes

[@odlanorirom]

….after the setup, can i unplug it and plug it again in a room with wifi deadzone?

[@WootDini]

It should work yea. Should hold the settings

[@motorcycle4459]

how far is the range it can cover?

[@WootDini]

Heya Have not had for a while but would say around 50 square metres in a thick walled house. More if walls are thinner

[@ChaosGamingSA]

Let's see what this bad boy is all about

[@LovroP-23]

Can i connect it to 2.4 GHz wifi?

[@WootDini]

It will always default to what is available :)

[@salehaldhanhani9717]

Hay man could you please help me? at the last step it is telling me connection failed time out

[@WootDini]

Heya I can try but will need to know more :/ How are you setting up etc

[@mehdisa9261]

⁠ i just can add it by manual, and when it try to connect i have to connect it to another connection and after that app try but fail everytime

[@WootDini]

Heya That sounds odd. Unless I am not sure I am understanding you. This device will put out its own ssid so it will change on signal breaks.

[@mehdisa9261]

@@WootDini yup maybe i couldnt explain it well, my english is not very good. But it cant finded automaticly and have to do it manualy. After that its fail 🥴

[@dexterslabbb]

Ac1200 looks like it does not have wifi roaming mode, like the weaker previous model does. It creates 2 new ssid, and in roaming mode, it is all like the main router. No need to setup 3 or 4 ssids

[@WootDini]

Heya Yea that's why I said mesh is more ideal for general use. Repeaters are good but mesh is superior

[@BLAZE-sp1ef]

Hello , i cannot find the extender in the app can someone help?

[@WootDini]

Hey It's in amplifiers section

[@mehdisa9261]

@@WootDini i just can add it by manual, and when it try to connect i have to connect it to another connection and after that app try but fail everytime

[@Dimitrisplsysgames]

My device is weak how do i fix it?

[@WootDini]

@@Dimitrisplsysgames need to get it into the gym to pump some iron. No steroids as that is cheating. Jokes. Best way to get clearer signal is to update firmware and if that does not work, change it's location, there may be interference depending on the thickness of walls etc

[@mustafagillani1425]

How to connect it to 5g network? Its not connecting.

[@WootDini]

5g network as in mobile network? WiFi bands are different from mobile networks. But your original router needs to have the signal for the extender to put out 5g

[@AB-dl5kx]

My xiaomi home cant see the extender.why?

[@WootDini]

Sorry for delay Is this solved ? Sometimes the app does not see exact devices and you need to add it through model search

[@cxo.cctiktok]

is it 5G?

[@WootDini]

Hello Not 5G no, its not a mobile network device. Works off your home network. It works with 5Ghz band though?

[@boccelli2]

@@WootDini Only to some extent, unfortunately. I am trying (right now, which is why I stumbled on the video) to connect the extender to my Samsung A14 5G's 5Ghz tethering but it won't work. While my other phone connects to that no issue, it'll get stuck on the last portion of the setup... I guess it has to do with phone's 5Ghz being weird as hell.

[@KryzTalay]

why does mine says connection failed

[@WootDini]

Heya please check comment I just put to Lawrence comment :)

[@keshavillanueva]

It doesn't connect to 5G WiFi but it can connect to 2.4G

[@WootDini]

Heya It's possible and will need to check but should still output 2.4 and 5. Newer frequencies do tend to have more issues

[@ARGamingPK1-YT]

My 5GHz not working on channels 149 to 161

[@WootDini]

Heya. Are you sure they were just not provisioned already?

[@ARGamingPK1-YT]

@@WootDini Yeah this repeater is useless for me

[@WootDini]

​@@ARGamingPK1-YT Sorry to hear :(

[@ARGamingPK1-YT]

@@WootDini I have bought this repeater in 2020 or i think 2021

[@rodrigoviverosphoto]

how to config without the f**ing app? doesn't work

[@WootDini]

Heya. You have tried the WPS button method ?

[@TerenceGapasin]

The device sucks don't bbuy this product.the signal it's not stable.

[@WootDini]

Heya It's not the best but not everyone can afford full on solutions. It works as best as its intended but mesh is better. Can be improved with cable

[@M.Kabeer-o1m]

What is the range of extender?

[@WootDini]

Heya This is completely dependent on the structure of home. Concrete vs wood etc. General rule is 10m is a safe distance for any construction but it's all dependant