How to set the AX1800 bolt in repeater mode?

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In this tutorial, we will explain how to use one of your bolt nodes as a repeater.

    
        Note: Please take into account that by using the AX1800 in this way, it can only be used individually and not in a mesh network.
Configuring the AX1800 node in repeater mode

To configure the AX1800 or bolt, you will need an existing wifi network, which will be the one the bolt repeats.

Note: This tutorial applies to repeating both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.

  1. Connect the bolt to a power source, preferably near the wifi network you want to repeat. This is only needed for the initial setup.

  2. On your phone, you will see a wifi network named AX_XXXX (you can check the exact name on the bottom of the node).

  3. The password will be 12345678.
  4. Once connected, it may show as connected without internet access, which is what we want.
  5. Then, open a web browser and type in the following in the search bar: 192.168.0.1

  6. You will be taken to a window like the one in the image. In the connection mode, click on the dropdown menu and select “Repeater.”

     

  7. Then, select the box where it says "Next step."

  8. You will be asked to select the frequency you want to repeat. If it’s a 5G network, select 5G; if it’s 2.4 GHz, select 2.4.

  9. Click on "Start Scan," and nearby networks will appear. Select the network you want to repeat.

  10. In the next window, enter the password for the wifi network you want to repeat, then click on the option that says "Save."

  11. You will then need to define the name of the network created by the bolt and the password. In the field highlighted in green labeled "SSID name," enter the name you want for the network created by the bolt.
  12. The field highlighted in orange under the name "password" is where you enter the password for the network.

  13. Then, just click on the button that says "Apply."

     

  14. After this, you will see a countdown indicating that you need to wait a few seconds. It may stay loading like in the image, or it may inform you that the configuration was successful.

  15. You should now see a new wifi network with the name you assigned to the bolt and be able to browse the internet. After this, you can place the bolt in the desired location.
Troubleshooting The device was successfully configured, but it does not provide internet access.
  • Ensure the password used to connect to the network you want to repeat is correct. If you entered an incorrect password, the network will not have internet access.

I placed the bolt in its final position, but now it does not have internet access, or the signal quality is poor.

  • The distance between the bolt and the network to be repeated is too far.
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