20-02-2026 12:16 AM
Hi,
I just had my 1.6gbps service installed today and the pro hub is working very well. I'm very happy with the cabled and wifi connection to the pro hub.
However, the included wifi pro extender is driving me up the wall. At this point, I have tried everything and I simply cannot get the thing to work, at all!
Trying to pair it via the web interface of the router over wifi. Never once has it worked. Flashes orange, push WPS button and it will then go to flashing aqua and stay like that for hours.
Multiple factory resets in between of the extender.
This is in the same room. 1 meter apart.
Connected directly via eth. The extender shows a solid aqua light. But if I go into the web interface, under "My Network" - there is no extender showing anywhere. Wifi extenders on eth and wifi show as 0.
If I go to "wireless" and the "wifi extenders" tab, it shows up.
firmware - r3.8.25-R-1595997-PROD-1
29-03-2026 05:40 PM
@KeithFG You are using the Pro version off both devices and they are matching models also from there numbers?
https://ee.co.uk/help/broadband/getting-started/compare-our-range-of-broadband-hubs
02-04-2026 10:09 AM
Hi,
Have you got compatible or guest wifi switched on? If so, turn them off first and try the extender setup again. Once it’s successfully connected, you can switch them back on.
03-04-2026 10:12 AM
Also, it's counter-intuitive, but I've sometimes known a reboot of the hub rather than the extenders themselves to help with pairing problems. Worth a shot if not tried already.
07-05-2026 07:01 PM
Hi, did you ever get this working? I'm new to EE after being with virgin for 12 years. Only had the broadband for 1 week, seems an improvement over Virgin, but I'm having the same issues you had with the extender
07-05-2026 07:08 PM
@Thatgilbert have you looked at the pinned link?
(1) Top Tips for pairing your WiFi Extenders to the Smart Hub 7 Pro - The EE Community