Why does the initialization of the Xiaomi WiFi Range Extender N300 fail?

Several factors will make the initialization of the Xiaomi WiFi Range Extender N300 fail, such as the usage of third-party routers, outdated firmware version, and router settings.
When you add smart devices to the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home APP, the device cannot be discovered or the APP shows the failure of connection.
If the initialization fails when you are using third-party router to connect, please refer to the following details:
1. Try to put the phone close to the Wi-Fi range extender;
2. Turn off the router wireless access control (black and white list) and restart the router to try;
3. If there are no Xiaomi routers, try to connect to the mobile phone hotspot. If the connection is successful, contact the router after-sales service to modify the channel and encryption method;
4. If the connection to the mobile phone hotspot fails, please apply to the after-sales service.
If the initialization fails when you are using the Xiaomi router to connect, please refer to the following details:
1. Upgrade Xiaomi router to the latest version;
2. Turn off the router wireless access control (black and white list) and restart the router to try;
3. Try to connect to the mobile phone hotspot. If the connection is successful and the Wi-Fi range extender is fine, please focus on checking the router settings;
4. Please change the router channel and encryption method.