How to Set Up TP-Link Extender in Access Point Mode (AX3000)

In this video, I walk through the process of setting up and configuring a WiFi extender in access point mode, and I also detail the benefits of access point mode. For more information about what WiFi extenders are and how they work, check out my previous video:    • WiFi Extenders Explained: Do You Really Ne...   For more content on similar topics, check out my YouTube channel:    / @network-from-home   If you would like to read about other ways to improve your home network, check out my blog: https://www.network-from-home.com 0:41 Initial setup and configuration 6:45 Setting up your extender in access point mode 9:01 Testing your extender’s performance This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. Here is the WiFi extender I used in this video (TP-Link AX3000): https://amzn.to/3H1zEMa Other equipment I used in this video: 🎥: https://amzn.to/43POu01 🎙️: https://amzn.to/4kU1SXU How to set up a WiFi extender in access point mode Setting up your WiFi extender in access point mode provides a lot of advantages from a performance standpoint when compared with extender mode. With access point mode, you will get much faster internet speeds (and less latency) compared to extender mode. To set up your extender in access point mode, you first need to configure it in extender mode. Once you’ve set up your device in extender mode, you need to access your extender’s settings using a mobile device (e.g. laptop, phone, tablet, etc.). One important note here is that one you’ve set up your extender in extender mode, the IP address of the extender will likely change because your router will assign it a new IP address. To find out the new IP address of your extender, you can access your router’s settings to see what devices are connected to its WiFi network. Once the new IP address of your extender has been determined, type the IP address into an internet browser search bar to access your device’s settings. From there, you need to connect your extender and router with an ethernet cable. It’s important you do this before changing the mode of your extender to access point mode. After connecting your router and extender with an ethernet cable, in your extender’s settings you can select Access Point mode to change the mode that the extender is operating in. It will then reboot in Access Point mode. At this point, you can move your extender to the location of your home that will provide WiFi coverage to your existing WiFi dead spots. Conclusion If you have any questions about how to set up and configure your WiFi extender in access point mode, please leave a comment below.