I’ve searched all the forums and can’t find a specific answer to my Model 3 WiFi question. I’m unable to connect to my WiFi extender regardless of security settings. I put in the correct password and no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions? My car connects to my main WiFi router Verizon, but the signal is very weak, the car is a long way away from the Verizon router, but when I try to connect to my extender no luck. I’m inputting my correct password. Thanks in advance.
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Have you looked into mesh wifi like google wifi? My devices have a stronger/better connection
Can you connect to the extender with other devices in the vicinity of your car?
Glamisduner
Active Member
Thanks for your reply. My car connects to my main Verizon router but the signal is weak at my car. All I’m looking for is faster downloads of new firmware. Ive tried 2 WiFi extenders one from NETGEAR and one from Lynksys. The car refuses to connect to either. I’ve tried WPS, browser set up. And it just won’t work. Can you tell me more about your Google set up, and are you using a Google extender to connect to your car. Many thanks for your help.
Glamisduner
Active Member
I don't think the car supports wireless AC. Maybe someone can confirm?
Found this (I guess it should):
WiFi Connection At Home | Tesla
BOBEDIGITL
Member
I use a Wifi Extender and it works perfectly. Never had any issues. This is the one I'm currently using....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R92CLCW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R92CLCW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BluestarE3
Active Member
It would be helpful if you provide the make and model number of the extender you're using.
Glamisduner
Active Member
BTW I cannot connect to wifi at my work either, and we have no cell service, so it becomes a dumb car at work. It does however show the network connection. I have also had issues with laptops rejecting the connection though.
voip-ninja
Give me some sugar baby
You need to provide more information.
- What is the full make/model of the extender you are trying to use?
- How do you have the devices connected? How are you connecting the extender to the main router?
- Are both "ends" of the extender on the same AC leg of your house wiring? AC extenders don't work particularly well (or at all in some cases) if you have them on separate legs of your home's 2-phase power.
- Can other devices like a mobile phone connect to this extender and browse the internet?
- Have you tried building a new wireless network with no password/security and see if the car connects to that as a test?
If possible, I recommend upgrading to the Google wifi mesh router. I was getting a weak signal from my wireless router, so I upgraded it. I was able to easily place one of the wifi points in my garage, and connect my Model 3 to it. That night, I received the first software update at home since taking delivery of the car. Might have been a coincidence, but now the car connects to wifi as soon as I park it.
I’m looking into that solution right now. Thanks very much for your help.
M3BlueGeorgia
Active Member
I use a WiFi extender. Works great.
However, there might be a different issue if you can't connect to ANY WiFi. Have you tried a hotspot on your phone?
However, there might be a different issue if you can't connect to ANY WiFi. Have you tried a hotspot on your phone?
I can connect to my main WiFi router, Verizon, 2.4 with no problems. The signal is weak at my car. Just looking for faster WiFi if the signal is better. Haven’t tried a WiFi hot spot with my phone, but will try that.
vjason
Member
Thanks very much. Googling that router next. Did you use WPS to set it up or a browser?
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