How To Setup Linksys AX1800 Wifi Range Extender?

Linksys range extenders are worthy of spending every penny, as they deliver what they claim. One such popular series is Linksys AX1800. No matter which model from this series you own the setup process is identical. So in this blog post we’ll be listing three different methods for Linksys AX1800 setup. One method is easy and super quick which requires use of the WPS button. The second one is traditional and most used which is web based. At number three comes the app based setup method. So without further stalling, let’s unveil the installation steps for each method one by one. 

Method 1: Using WPS Button 

• Find a power outlet which is closest to the router. Now plug the AX1800 extender into it and power it on. As you activate the extender the front panel will blink blue. It will keep blinking for about a minute. 
• Now when the blinking blue light turns into blinking orange you have to press the WPS button on the AX1800. Then within 120 seconds press the router’s WPS button. With this the indicatior will again flash blue light. 
• The Linksys AX1800 setup via WPS button completes when the indicator turns stable blue. If your router supports 5Ghz network then to extend its reach you just have to redo the above written steps once again. 
• Finally, as the installation is successful you can now relocate the AX1800. Plug it in between the router and the area with poor connectivity or signal strength. On repowering it will sync back automatically with the router. 

Method 2: Using Web Portal 

• Start by plugging the Linksys AX1800 setup into the well working power outlet which is within the range of the router as well as the wifi dead spot. Power it on. 
• Once the extender boots up, take your laptop and toggle its wifi. Then connect to Linksys Extender Setup-XXXX network. 
• After successful connection open chrome or any up-to-date browser. Then visit the URL field and into this field type http://extender.linksys.com. With that being entered, hit enter. 
• Thereafter tap on the Start Setup option. Now the Linksys AX1800 setup window will start providing you with the setup prompts. So follow these prompts one by one and successfully configure the extender. 
• Before logging out of the setup window, make sure you check for the updates. If found, do not let go rather install them then and there as this will amp up the extender’s performance. 

Method 3: Using Linksys App

The Linksys AX1800 setup is extremely simple when done using Linksys app. These are the steps that you need to follow:

• On your smartdevice install the Linksys app. The app is available for both Android as well as iOS users for free. 
• After installation of the app, power on the AX1800 extender and let it boot up. 
• After proper booting, toggle bluetooth of your device as well as wifi. Then connect to the network Linksys Extender Setup-XXXX. 
• Finally open the Linksys app. Create your account and get entry to the main setup panel. At last, wrap up the setup by following the app’s setup instructions one by one. 

Through the Linksys app you can easily manage and monitor the network even remotely. If you want to know more about it or have any queries regarding the Linksys AX1800 setup, then choose to write, chat or call with our customer support team. 

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