Linksys Extender Setup: Boost Home WiFi Network

Boost your home network with linksys extender. The Extender device works as a wifi repeater. It will help you to eliminate dead zones from your area. You will get a steady, strong and reliable network with the addition of linksys extender device in your network. People think setting up linksys extenders is very difficult but actually it’s not. You can do linksys extender setup very conveniently by following any of the given two methods. The first method is very simple but doesn’t allow you to make customizations. The second method is a bit time consuming but allows you to make several customizations as per your need. 

Linksys Extender Setup: First Method

The first method of setup is by using the WPS button. This method is very simple, less time consuming and offers quick connection. On the contrary, it doesn’t allow you to make changes. Steps involved in this method are as under:

• First of all you need to verify that the router device with which you have to link the extender supports WPS based setup. 
• The second step of the process is powering the linksys extender with the help of an adapter. 
• Third step of the linksys extender setup process is pushing the WPS button once the extender LED’s get stable. 
• The fourth step is pushing the WPS of the router 
• Next you need to wait for the connection to be done. 
• Remember to push the buttons within 2 minutes, taking more time will lead to failure of the setup process.

Also perform a speed test after the configuration is done. Testing will not take much time, you can do it within a few minutes. If you are not able to configure the extender using this setup method then try to complete the configuration using the other setup method.

Linksys Extender Setup: Second Method

The first method of setup is by using the Web Browser. In comparison to the first method, the second method is time consuming and difficult to proceed with. Furthermore it allows you to make changes in the network settings, you can customize your network. Steps involved in this method are as under:

• First of all you need to hunt for a perfect place to keep the extender device.
• The second step of the process is powering the linksys extender with the help of an adapter. 
• Third step of the linksys extender setup process is to form a link between the extender and the client device you are going to use. 
• The fourth step is launching a browser such as google chrome, mozilla firefox or other to reach out setup page. 
• Fifth step is to use the IP or web address to open the linksys extender setup page. 
• Thereafter to enter the admin panel, specify the login information and begin the configuration. 
• Choose the language, make changes in admin account default settings, connect the extender to the router and do the other important changes. 
• Further create a security name and password for your wireless network. 
• End up the process by updating the firmware of the device and submitting the changes you made. 

Also perform a speed test after the configuration is done. Testing will not take much time, you can do it within a few minutes. You need to take a client device and connect it with the extender’s network to perform a speed test. Browse the websites, play online games, watch videos and do other activities to test the internet. 

Conclusion

Above gisted information is very valuable for the people who are new to networking and desire to boost their network. Linksys extender setup methods specified here will help the users to add the device into their network. The first method is super easy to follow, less time consuming but doesn’t allow you to make settings in the network security and more. On the contrary, the second method allows several changes, and takes a lot of time to connect the extender with the router. Hope the instructions on linksys range extender setup specified above is clear to you. You can take help from our technical team in case you face any difficulty in the setup process. Simply drop a message under the live chat section or call us directly. We also help you in troubleshooting common issues you are facing with your range extender network.

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