How To Do Linksys Extender Setup

 Linksys extender setup will help you to extend the range of your router. If you don’t know how to do the setup of Linksys range extender then consider these steps. 


Note: Before the setup of the Linksys extender you will need to do the login of the Linksys extender.  

Pre-requirements To Login Into Linksys Extender Page

  • WiFi devices must have an internet connection. 

  • Have access to the web browser. 

  • Required the extender’s default web address that is http//extender.linksys.com.


These are the few things that you will need during the login process of the Linksys extender. 

Login Into Linksys Range Extender

  • First, open a web browser. 

  • Now type Linksys extender login portal in the URL bar. 

  • Now, pick the router model from the list of devices on this page. 

  • Fill in the required credentials to enter a login page. 

  • In case, if you forget your security password then tap on the ‘Forgot password’ option from the login screen. 

  • Now, consider all information to reset your Linksys extender password. 

  • After that, enter all applicable information such as security type, SSID/network name, channel number, etc. 

  • In last, enter all required details, and tap on the save button at the bottom of the page. These steps will provide you a link for the configuration of this device. 


Note: After login into Linksys range extender, you will need to do a setup. If you want to know about the setup of Linksys extender then follow these steps. 

Setup Linksys Extender To Router

There are two methods to connect Linksys extender to router. 

  1. Manual method. 

  2. WPS button. 

Steps For Doing Manual Setup

Condition For Manual Linksys Extender Setup

  • Locate your Linksys extender in the same room where your router is placed. During the time of setup process. 

  • Verify the network connection and check it is working or not.

  • Make a strong security password, which you will require during the configuration process of the Linksys range extender. 


Configuration Steps Of Linksys Range Extender

  • First, go to the setup page of the Linksys range extender. 

  • Now, tap on Wireless and go to basic wireless settings. 

  • Fill in SSID- network name in the required box. 

  • Now, enter the security password for your chosen WiFi network. 

  • After that, save all the settings by tapping on the save button. 

  • By the official website of the Linksys extender, you can easily do the configuration of the Linksys range extender. 

Connect Linksys Extender To Router By WPS

Note: When you are doing this process, your router must have a WPS button. If it does not have a WPS button then replace your old router with a new one. 


Consider these few steps to connect the Linksys extender to a router. 


  • First, locate the Linksys extender near to router.

  • Now, push the WPS button of the Linksys extender.

  • After that, push the WPS button of the host router, just within 2 minutes. 

  • Thereafter, you can see solid blue LED on both devices. 

  • It means your Linksys extender and router successfully connect with each other. 


Note: With the help of these above two methods, we hope your Linksys extender setup is successfully done. In case, if you are facing an issue then try these troubleshooting tips. 

Update Firmware Of Linksys Range Extender

After the Linksys extender setup, if it does not work properly then we suggest you update firmware of the extender. Consider these few steps to update this, 

  • First, type an IP address extender.linksys.com in the URL bar of a web browser. 

  • Now, enter the username and passcode for login. 

  • After that, go to the administration section. 

  • Below an administration option, you will find an option for firmware updates. 

  • Now, wait for a few minutes to do this process completely. 

Reset Linksys WiFi Extender

After trying the above method if your extender issue is not solved. Then we suggest you reset the Linksys WiFi extender. Consider these few steps. 

  • First, find the reset hole button.

  • The reset hole button is mainly located at a back side of an extender. 

  • Press that button with a paper clip for 8 to 10 seconds. 

  • Don’t press the reset hole button so much with pressure otherwise, your extender device may be destroyed. 


Note: After the reset of the Linksys extender you will need to do the Linksys extender setup again. 

Conclusion

We hope that after reading this page you will know about the login Process. As well as also the setup of the Linksys extender. After trying these troubleshooting tips if your issue is not solved then try to contact us. Stay around near this page for more information. 


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