How To Perform Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Setup?
Performing Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Setup is not a difficult task at all. You don’t need any technical expertise to set up the device. Anyone can go ahead with the linksys re7000 setup by using http//extender.linksys.com web portal and WPS button. Both the setup methods are way simple as you think to install the device. View the step by step guide we have mentioned to proceed with the setup.
Linksys RE7000 Setup-Initial Steps
Prior to opt a method to proceed with the Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Setup, you should proceed with the below given initial setup. Initial steps involve device installation.
Unbox your linksys range extender device & take the device out of the packing to begin with the setup.
Next you are required to look for an adequate location where you can place the extender device to begin the setup.
Once your decision regarding the location confirms, you may proceed further with the power connection.
Plugin the device to the power outlet and turn the power on.
Connect the computer/ laptop device in which you are going to browse http//extender.linksys.com portal to the extender network. This step is not required to follow if you are going to use a WPS based setup. This step is mandatory only in case you pursue a web based setup method.
To establish this connection a wired method can be used. Wired method required an ethernet able to insert in both computer/ laptop and range extender device LAN port.
Also you can go with the wireless method to establish this connection between computer/ laptop device and extender device. To connect linksys re7000 device with client device using wireless method you need to open WiFi settings. Search for linksys_ext network and connect to it using default password as mentioned on the back label of your extender device.
http//extender.linksys.com Based Setup
To proceed with the Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Setup using http//extender.linksys.com portal, you have to move with the further mentioned steps.
Grab the computer device and link it to the Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender network.
Launch the web browser (latest version) to proceed with the http//extender.linksys.com portal.
As the portal appears you need to choose the setup linksys extender option from the two that appear on the screen.
This will lead to open another web page with device list, choose your device model from there as “RE7000”
Next the screen will guide you to move ahead, choose the start setup button.
Now you need to create an admin password and also hint for the password.
Choose the save option and then look for the mode in which you desire to set up your linksys re7000.
Choose the next option and then a list of all available wireless devices appears, from here you have to select the SSID of your home networking device.
This step is very mandatory in the setup process, after selecting the device SSID you should provide its password.
Again select the next option shown on the screen and then create security for your wifi network.
You can create a new SSID for the network and a password as well.
Select the next option and use the device spot finder technology to relocate your extender device.
Select next and finish the setup by choosing the apply option.
WPS Based Setup
WPS based linksys RE7000 setup is simple, quick and easy as compared to the web based setup. This method requires only two minutes to complete by you and 10 minutes after to establish connection. A major drawback to proceed with WPS based setup is you can’t create a separate SSID & Password for your extender network. Steps to opt in WPS based setup are as under:
Tap the WPS button of your range extender device first.
Continue the tap till 5 seconds and then release it.
Next you are required to tap on the WPS button on your host networking device.
You should finalize the whole process within two minutes to avoid failure.
Monitor the device behavior and when the LED turns into solid green color you can relocate the device.
Relocation is not mandatory but it will enhance the functioning of the device.
Conclusion
In the gist of the above description i would like to say that the setup of linksys re7000 range extender device is not a daunting process. If you have knowledge about the process you can easily perform it by yourself. You can go with the Linksys AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Setup by using the web method by browsing “http//extender.linksys.com” or via the WPS button. Also you can set up the device in two modes; range extender mode and access point mode.
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