Default ap.setup Login Credentials
Same for all Wavlink extender models
How to Access the ap.setup Login Page
- Connect your device to the Wavlink extender's WiFi network (ends in _Ext).
- Open a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- In the address bar at the top, type
ap.setupor 192.168.10.1. - Press Enter — the login page appears.
- Enter username admin and password admin.
- Click Login.
What Can You Do After Logging In?
- Connect extender to your home WiFi
- Change WiFi name (SSID) and password
- Switch between Repeater and AP mode
- Set up guest network
- Firmware update
- DHCP configuration
- Channel and band selection
- Change admin password
Common Login Problems & Fixes
❌ "Wrong username or password" error
If admin/admin doesn't work: (1) check the sticker on the extender underside — some units ship with a unique password; (2) try leaving the password field blank; (3) factory reset the extender to restore defaults.
❌ Login page not loading
Make sure you're connected to the extender's _Ext WiFi — not your home WiFi. If the page still doesn't load, use 192.168.10.1 instead of ap.setup. See the full not working guide.
❌ Login page keeps spinning/loading
Clear your browser cache (Settings → Clear Browsing Data → Cached images and cookies). Then try again, or use a different browser. Incognito/private mode often helps.
❌ Logged in but dashboard is blank or broken
This usually means your browser cached a broken version. Hard-refresh with Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac). Or try a different browser.
🔄 Forgot Your ap.setup Password? Factory Reset
If you changed the admin password and forgot it, a factory reset is the only recovery method.
- Ensure the extender is powered on.
- Find the Reset pinhole (usually on the side or bottom).
- Press and hold with a pin for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly.
- Wait 90 seconds for full reboot.
- Reconnect to the _Ext WiFi (password reset to none).
- Go to
ap.setupor 192.168.10.1 and log in with admin / admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ap.setup login the same as 192.168.10.1?
Yes — both open the same login page. 192.168.10.1 is the direct IP address and is more reliable when ap.setup doesn't resolve. Once logged in, the dashboard is identical.
How do I change my ap.setup login password?
After logging in to ap.setup, go to Advanced › Administration › Password (location varies by firmware). Enter your current password and a new one. Make note of it — there's no recovery except a factory reset.
Can I access ap.setup login from outside my home?
No. ap.setup is a local network address — it only works when you're physically connected to the extender's WiFi or via Ethernet. It cannot be accessed from the internet.
My phone keeps disconnecting from the extender WiFi
This is a common phone behaviour — when it detects no internet on the extender's WiFi, it auto-switches to mobile data. When prompted "No Internet, stay connected?" tap Yes / Stay Connected. On Android: go to Advanced WiFi settings and disable "Switch to mobile data automatically".