log into it an check

Jase2985:

 

log into it an check

 

Didn't know you could, info on how to is here

http://help.vodafone.co.nz/app/answers/detail/a_id/28381/~/set-up-your-vodafone-wi-fi-extender

can't see how or if you can?

From the help page you linked to have you tryied the instructions under "Advanced Features"

 

You can easily configure your Wi-Fi Extender through an internet browser. Change your Wi-Fi name and password, upgrade firmware, manage IP addressing and more.

 

Go to http://192.168.1.240
Login with:
Username: Admin
Password: @admin

 

djtOtago:

 

From the help page you linked to have you tryied the instructions under "Advanced Features"

 

 

You can easily configure your Wi-Fi Extender through an internet browser. Change your Wi-Fi name and password, upgrade firmware, manage IP addressing and more.

 

Go to http://192.168.1.240
Login with:
Username: Admin
Password: @admin

 

 

Thanks, I got in and changed the channel to 36 as well. 

Still not showing up as an option.

Try changing its Wi-Fi name. Pick a channel that is different from your router. Then re-boot the extender.

richms:

 

They do.

 

Not bad hardware from what I have been told by people with them.

 

Thanks, good to know.

kiwis:[snip]

 

Can we keep this on topic please so I can fix this issue.

 

The laptop is dual band I hope? Even 3 years ago there were still some single band cards going into some laptops.

 Umm, establishing what equipment you are using is pretty relevant to troubleshooting.

 

that is the correct answer.  :-)
We still dont have the most basic of info : exactly what wifi hardware and how it was configured .

"So changing the WIFI channel on my main router has fixed the issue with my wifi network not showing on my laptop and I can not connect. 
I still can't see my AP though, assume it's also using an unrecognised channel? "

Im guessing its just repeater/extender nastyness . Good luck with that .
Try changing the SSID on one of the wifi units .
Dont be surprised if repeater/extender mode simply doesnt work .

richms:

 

The laptop is dual band I hope? Even 3 years ago there were still some single band cards going into some laptops.

 

So looking at this again, I have a Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 adaptor which supports 2.40Ghz only... 

Is there anything I can do to my access point to help this now?

nope you need a better laptop./wireless card.

you could get a usb wifi adapter for it, but depending on the USB standards it might not be much better