The Linksys extender is a dual-band WiFi range extender that offers WiFi speeds of up to 1200 Mbps and increases the range of your current network to the dead spots in your house or workplace. You just need to complete the Linksys extender setup to have connectivity throughout your entire home. It works well with any current WiFi network and is excellent for streaming HD video and playing online games.
Here, you can easily learn how to set up the Linksys extender. Let’s begin this procedure.
How to set up a Linksys extender?
Linksys Extender setup| Manual method
- Connect your Linksys Extender to an electrical outlet before setting up.
- Now, watch for the Linksys WiFi booster’s power light to turn completely green.
- Connect your device to the “Linksys extender” default network by locating a laptop or tablet.
- Open a web browser and type extender.linksys.com into the address bar after your device is connected.
- Right now, you are on the Linksys extender configuration page.
- The new extender setup button should be clicked. and set up an account for login.
Now install your wifi booster in your house or place of business by following the on-screen directions. Feel free to contact our chat support team for assistance if you are having any installation issues
Do you have any issues with the manual setup procedure? If so, let’s proceed with the Linksys Extender setup using WPS. Another option for setting up a Netgear extender is the WPS method, which is also thought to be the quickest and easiest way to install your wifi booster. You don’t need to enter your username, passphrase, or any other information throughout this process. You’ll need to press a tiny button on both the extension and the router. Watch to see how.
Follow these steps to establish a Linksys Extender using the WPS method:
- Plug your Netgear extender, then turn it on.
- Your Linksys extender should be close to the router during the first setup.
- The power LED on your Linksys extender will now turn green.
- When the light becomes green, press W.P.S. on the extender.
- The W.P.S button on your current Wi-Fi must then be pressed.
- You will notice the client link LED turning solid green in two minutes.
- You must once more press the buttons on your extension and router if your router supports the 5Ghz band.
- You can relocate the Linksys extender to a spot with a weak Wi-Fi signal.
Updated Firmware for the Linksys Extender
Do you experience any issues with your extender? Is it acting inappropriately or not providing the desired speed? If so, you will need to upgrade the firmware on your wifi range extender in order to fix the problem. You can receive the most recent security features and other features that can help you solve these issues by updating your extender’s firmware to the most recent version.
Follow the instructions below to upgrade the firmware on a Linksys extender setup:
- your Linksys extender setup on.
- Verify that your extender is linked to the active router.
- Launch any web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome.
- In the address bar, type extender.linksys.com and press the enter key.
- Enter the model number, username, and password for your extenders.
- Open the settings now and choose the firmware version.
- select “download”
- Wait a few minutes for the firmware update procedure to finish.
- This is how to upgrade your Linksys Extender’s firmware to the most recent version.
How can the Linksys Extender setup be reset?
You must reset Linksys Extender if you forget your admin password and wish to retrieve it. You must have a toothpick or a paperclip on hand in order to reset the Linksys Extender. Doing so will get your extender ready for the first setup procedure by erasing all the specific settings including your password, user name, and SSID among others.
Follow these steps to reset your Linksys Extender setup :
- Switch on your Linksys Extender.
- Find the extender’s reset pinhole.
- Take a toothpick or another sharp, pointed object.
- The reset hole should receive the toothpick (or other objects) you’re using.
- The extender’s power light will continue to flash amber if the pin is kept firmly inserted.
- When the power LED turns solid green, take out the toothpick.
- Your Linksys extender is now prepared for the first setup.
- When trying to restart your booster, do not unplug it.
If you need assistance at any time, call us using our toll-free number or utilize our live chat feature.