Your Rockspace WiFi extender is not broadcasting SSID, isn’t it? Need not to worry! It is the most common issue experienced by a thousand Rockspace extender users across the world. Due to this error, users are unable to access the Rockspace extender’s SSID and get stuck with 192.168.0.254 or re.rockspace.local not working issue.
There can be numerous reasons why your Rockspace WiFi extender is not broadcasting SSID (WiFi network name). Need not to worry! This troubleshooting article will make you familiar with a number of hacks that will help you get rid of the “Rockspace WiFi extender not broadcasting SSID” issue in a flash. Let’s get the ball rolling!
Rockspace Extender Not Broadcasting SSID
The Fixes
Restart Your Rockspace Extender
The first fix that you need to implement in order to troubleshoot the issue is to power cycle or restart your Rockspace WiFi range extender.
Here are the instructions to execute the process:
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First things first, disconnect your Rockspace extender and router (if connected).
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Then, unplug your Rockspace extender from its wall outlet.
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Wait for a couple of minutes.
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Plug in your Rockspace extender back and reconnect it to your host router.
After restarting your Rockspace extender, open your smartphone and see if it (your Rockspace extender) can broadcast SSID or not.
Relocate Your Rockspace Extender
Where is your Rockspace WiFi range extender placed? In the event that your Rockspace extender is kept away from your host router and near baby monitors, Bluetooth speakers, smart HDTV, Play stations, gaming consoles, and Alexa devices, then also it will have issues while broadcasting SSID.
Therefore, ensure to place your Rockspace WiFi extender at a location in your home where it can easily receive WiFi signals from your host router. Also, keep the extender away from the interference-creating obstructions listed above far away from your Rockspace device.
Check Your Internet Connectivity
If you want to jump-start your Rockspace extender’s WiFi without deleting any settings, then we suggest you contact your internet service provider. Why? Look, if your internet connection is running at a snail’s pace, then also you may get the “Rockspace extender not broadcasting SSID” issue. To do away with the problem, you need to call your ISP right now and confirm that everything is fine from his end.
And, once the internet-related issue gets fixed from your ISP end, see if your Rockspace extender can broadcast SSID or not.
Reset Your Rockspace WiFi Extender
Did none of the aforementioned troubleshooting hacks resolve the “Rockspace WiFi extender not broadcasting SSID” issue? If your answer to the question is yes, then you need to reset your Rockspace extender. Yes, that’s correct! Resetting Rockspace extender would be the last resort.
Don’t worry! Resetting Rockspace WiFi range extender is not rocket science. All you have to do is to:
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Locate the Reset button on your Rockspace extender
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Once found, press and hold it for a couple of seconds, and release it.
After resetting your Rockspace extender, reconfigure it using re.rockspace.local or 192.168.0.254 IP (manual method). And, if you don’t want to use the manual method to reconfigure your Rockspace extender, use the WPS method instead.
Once you are successfully done with reconfiguring your Rockspace WiFi extender, you now have its new extended SSID. Access the Rockspace extender’s SSID on your WiFi devices and start using it the way you want from any corner of your house.
Need More Help?
Still your Rockspace WiFi extender is not broadcasting SSID? Need not to worry! Just ensure that you have not hidden the SSID or changed it. If so, then enable the SSID or get access to the changed one. By any chance, if you are still unable to see the Rockspace extender’s SSID, then we suggest you refresh the network list.
The Last Words
Getting the “Rockspace WiFi extender not broadcasting SSID” issue is quite common. But, you have the fixes provided here. It means that you don’t have to worry about anything. Just apply them and get the Rockspace extender’s SSID to appear in the list of networks.
Read more- Steps to Rockspace WiFi Extender Setup and Troubleshooting