A to Z Setup Information About Linksys WiFi Extender

For the weak strength of the WiFi  signal, WiFi extender is the best solution for this. Linksys is the leading manufacturer of wireless extenders. In case, you are looking to perform Linksys Extender setup, you have come to the perfect place. Here you will get all the information regarding your new range extender.

What You Need For Linksys Extender Setup

Linksys extender gives back the WiFi signal of any router or access point and it provides an internet connection in those places where the internet doesn’t reach easily. Some important tips of extender setup are

• Turn on your WiFi extender.
• Enter the existing setting of your wireless router i.e., SSID or name of the wireless network, wireless security key or password.
• Return to the factory settings of WiFi range extender.

So these are some important things to keep in mind before the setup of WiFi extender. Now, to go for the setup of Linksys range extender. The two essential methods of extender setup are manual or WPS. Both the description of the method are given below.

1. Manual Method of Linksys Extender

• Bring your range extender and computer or laptop in the same room
• Put the plug of the computer or range extender in the electrical outlet.
• Type Linksys Extender login in the URL bar of the web browser.
• A login page will appear on the screen, Enter the essential details to log in.

2. WPS method of Linksys Extender

WPS is the security standard for a wireless connection which helps in making the steady connection between wireless devices or extenders. There are two ways to setup of extender by using the WPS. You can use the physical WPS button or login to web based WPS button 

Use Of WPS Button

Follow the steps for Linksys Extender Setup by using a WPS button

• Put your range extender in the power outlet.
• Press the WPS button on your extender.
• Now it signifies that the setup of the extender is successfully done or completed.

Use The WPS Button Of Web-Based

It gives you three options in the WPS web based.

Use the WPS button, utilize the WPS pin, Use the router PIN.

1. Use The WPS Button

Firstly, go for the login of Linksys wireless range extender and press on the wireless or then WPS button.

After that, enter the WPS button on your device to start up with the WiFi setup process. Now, click on the enable option which is next to the WPS button.

2. Utilize The WPS PIN

Enter that number in the second field of the extender setup web-based page that is one of the chances of your devices having the WPS PIN.

3. Use The Router PIN

Input the router PIN number in the third field of extender setup. When the light of the WPS stays continually lit it means that the setup of the “WiFi” extender is done successfully.

Setup Linksys Extender In The Access mode

Linksys range extender can also be set up in the access point mode. When working in the access point mode, the extender extends the range of your WiFi network by connecting to the router and access point by using the cable. This in turns, authorise your extender to having the minimal performance of loss or dropping connection. If you want to get the best WiFi speed, perform the extender setup process in the access point mode.

Benefits For Linksys Setup As Access Point

Before getting started with the extender Linksys setup, you must know about this.

• Name and password of your WiFi network.
• An ethernet cable should be long to connect your Linksys extender to the router.

Follow these instructions to set up your extender in an access point.

• Put the plug of Linksys range extender in the power socket and switch it on.
• Enter one end of the ethernet cable in Linksys Extender or the other end to the router.
• Open an internet web browser on your mobile phone.
• Navigate to the web page of the extender setup.
• Now, click on the option of wired range extender.
• Tap on the next button
• Create a WiFi network password for Linksys range extender and save them in settings.

Conclusion

By this method, you all are done with the Linksys range extender setup in the access point mode. Stay tuned for more information.