WiFi Extender 6 Plus with ASUS WiFi 7 router and NextDNS

[yak2]

Hi,

I've been with BT/EE Broadband for several years and use my own ASUS router (RT-BE58U) so I can apply NextDNS settings at router level for privacy and parental controls across all connected devices.

I'm moving to a larger property soon, so I ordered a Smart WiFi 6 Plus extender (SW30A) from EE. However, I can't get it to set up with the ASUS, either via WPS or over a wired connection. The light stays amber throughout.

Before ordering, I checked with EE customer service (twice!) and was told the extenders work with third-party routers.

Has anyone got one of these working with a non-EE router, and if so, what steps am I missing? I do have my EE Smart Hub available if it's needed for initial setup, but ideally I'd like the ASUS to stay as the main router with the extender meshing from it.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

[JimM11]

@Timbo45 Man with confidence that is what is needed, will say wireless AI mesh did work great for me when the good lady decided furniture move and i had to relocate the XT8 so just wireless meshed it, cable waiting for the furniture to go back, that's not happened yet, fads....