You plugged in your Setek repeater, followed the steps, and now you’re sitting there staring at a “connected, no internet” message. Or maybe your phone shows full bars, but nothing loads. Been there. It’s frustrating, especially after you spent the time doing the whole Setek WiFi extender setup.

Before you throw it out or reset it for the fifth time, let’s break this down. When your repeater shows a connection but can’t access the internet, it usually means the problem isn’t with your phone—it’s with how the repeater is talking (or not talking) to your router.

Let’s get this fixed.

First, Understand What the Repeater Is Actually Doing

A WiFi repeater or extender doesn’t create internet. It just picks up the signal from your main router and rebroadcasts it. Think of it like a megaphone for your WiFi. If the signal coming in is weak or unstable, the signal going out won’t be much better.

So when your Setek repeater says “no internet,” it usually means it’s not properly connected to your main WiFi network—or it lost that connection.

Step 1: Start With the Basics

Yes, it sounds obvious, but check these first:

1. Is your main WiFi router working? Can other devices connect to it and use the internet without issue?

2. Is your extender plugged into a solid outlet (not a power strip)?

3. Are you connecting to the extender’s WiFi name and not your router’s?

Also, try restarting your modem and router before anything else. Unplug both, wait 30 seconds, then plug them back in. Once the main WiFi is solid, move on to the extender.

Step 2: Double-Check the Setek WiFi Extender Setup

If it’s your first time setting up the extender, you might’ve missed a step or entered the wrong password. It happens.

Here’s the proper flow:

1. Plug in the extender near your router for setup. Wait for the power light to turn solid.

2. Connect your phone or laptop to the extender’s temporary network (something like Setek_EXT).

3. Open a browser and go to 192.168.10.1.

4. Log in using the default credentials (usually admin / admin).

5. The extender will scan for available networks—select your main WiFi.

6. Enter your router’s WiFi password carefully. One wrong character, and the connection won’t work.

7. Choose whether to keep the same network name or create a new one.

If you skipped one of those steps or mistyped something, the extender might still show a connection—but it’s not linked to the internet source properly.

Step 3: Move the Extender Closer

During Setek WiFi extender setup, people often get eager and place it too far from the router. Here’s the rule: if the extender can’t get a strong signal from the router, it can’t send one to your devices either.

If your extender has signal lights, check them. Red or no light? That’s a placement problem.

Unplug the extender and move it closer—about halfway between your router and the area you want to cover. Wait for it to boot up and try again.

Step 4: Reset the Extender and Start Fresh

Sometimes it’s faster to just start over. A factory reset clears out everything and lets you redo the setup clean.

Here’s how:

1. Press and hold the reset button on the extender (usually in a small pinhole on the side or back) for 10–15 seconds using a paperclip.

2. A light start blinking on the extender, here wait until this stop to blink.

3. After it reboots, follow the original setup steps again: connect to the Setek_EXT network, log into 192.168.10.1, and walk through the configuration.

Take your time with this part. Most connection issues come from rushing the setup or entering incorrect WiFi info.

Step 5: Try a Different Device

If your phone or laptop still won’t connect to the internet through the extender, try another device. If a second device works fine, the issue might be with your phone’s cached settings.

Go into WiFi settings and tap “Forget This Network” for the extender’s name. Then reconnect. That usually clears out bad data and forces a fresh connection.

Step 6: Update Firmware (If Available)

Not all Setek models allow firmware updates, but if yours does, check the login panel for any update options.

Login to 192.168.10.1, go to the settings or maintenance section, and look for firmware update tools. If there's one available, update and reboot.

Old firmware can sometimes cause random drops or “no internet” bugs.

Final Thoughts

Look, WiFi extenders are helpful—but only when they’re set up right. A blinking light or a “no internet” message doesn’t always mean it’s broken. It usually means something’s off between the extender and the router.

Take your time with the Setek WiFi extender setup, make sure the placement is solid, and don’t be afraid to reset and try again. Most of the time, that fixes it.

Once it's dialed in, your WiFi coverage improves, the dead zones disappear, and everything just works like it should.