Hey everyone! I recently set up a WiFi range extender, but I'm running into a weird problem. Even though I can access Google just fine, both Steam and my desktop refuse to recognize that I'm actually connected to the internet. Everything was working perfectly before I connected the extender. Just to add, I'm on the latest Fedora KDE spin. Any ideas on what might be going wrong?
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It sounds like there might be an issue with your routing table. When you run `route -n` on the extender's network, do you see any entries? If not, that could explain why your connection seems off. You might want to check what `ifconfig` or `ip addr` shows when you're connected to the extender vs. your original network. Let’s see if you have an IP assigned on the extender!
Honestly, I've always thought those WiFi extenders were a bit of a scam. I tried one and found that my router's signal was actually stronger than what the extender provided. But if you're in a camper, I get how any extra boost could help!
Yeah, definitely! Living in a metal box like a camper, anything that can pick up the signal is a lifesaver.
Just checked, and it seems like I do have an IP when connected to the extender, but I’m not sure what to do next. Any further steps you suggest?