Eliminate Wifi Dead Zones With Linksys Wifi Extender Setup

Wifi dead zones, slow speeds, intermittent internet connection are a common problem that users face when they depend on traditional routers for networking. But now it's high time that you should eradicate these issues once and for all. The gadget that can help you with the same is none other than Linksys wifi range extender setup. This device will magically transform your whole connectivity game. It will work with your router and thus will provide you wider coverage, dependable connectivity alongside high wifi speeds. But for fetching all these benefits, performance of errorless setup is non-negotiable. So in this post we'll walk you through the entire process. 

Simple Setup Using WPS

Users who do not wish to configure the range extender deeply, can simply choose to perform the Linksys wifi extender setup via WPS button. For this method one thing is very important and that is: your router should support wifi protected setup. If it does, well and good. If not then you need not panic as there are other two methods, through which you can conduct the setup. So let's first check out the setup steps for the WPS method.

 

• Keep the signal booster near the router. 

• With the help of the supplied power cord, turn on the device. 

• Give a few minutes to the extender, so that it can boot up properly. Once the power light illuminates, you can move ahead with the next Linksys wifi extender setup step. 

• So now push the router's WPS button.

• Thereafter push Linksys signal booster’s WPS button. Push the button without waiting for a single second.

• Finally, the devices will begin to synchrise together. 

• When the WPS lights on both the gadgets illuminate, you can consider the setup as successful. 

• Lastly, detach the Linksys device from its current location. Position it where you receive decent signals from the router and the area where you have connectivity concerns. As you reactivate it, the devices will sync back together automatically. 

Deep Configuration Using Web Browser 

Now check out the steps for Linksys wifi extender setup via web browser. 

• Start with the thoughtful placement of the range extender. Keep it in the center of your router and the area with connectivity concerns. Additionally, ensure the placement area offers ventilation and doesn't have too many physical hindrances. 

• Now move the wifi extender into a well-working power board. Turn it on. After it boots up properly, go and grab a laptop or you can also use any other smart gadget.

• On your laptop, turn on wifi. Now collect the information written on the extender's bottom/back panel. Connect the laptop to the signal repeater with the help of the same  details. Whereas if you want a more stable connection you can then link the gadgets via ethernet wire.

• Move ahead and launch an internet browser. For avoiding errors with the Linksys wifi extender setup, we recommend using up-to-date browsers and the one which is compatible. 

• In the browser's address column, fill up http://extender.linksys.com. Push the enter key. Although the above-written address works very well, sometimes it might fail. So in that scenario you can use the alternative address. It is http://192.168.1.1. 

• On your laptop’s screen a page opens up. From it tap on “Start Setup”. Now fill up the term “admin” in the passkey column. Click on Login. 

• Thereafter, choose the operation mode. Following it, select the current network's SSID. Now you'll be prompted to fill up your chosen network's security key. Do the same and tap on Connect. 

• Additionally, before you close down the setup interface, you can configure various other settings as well. Once you configure them as per your requirements, do not forget to tap on “Save/Apply”. 

Quick And Easy Setup Using Linksys App

Users who want alternatives to both WPS and web browser setup method, can do the Linksys wifi extender setup via Linksys app. The steps for it are:

• Start with the basics. Plot the signal repeater thoughtfully in the area where you think the router's signals are decent and is also near to the problematic area. 

• Thereafter, switch on the Linksys device. Allow it to boot up properly.

• Move ahead, fetch your smartphone. Connect it to the extender's network. For wireless connection use the references written on the signal booster's bottom/back panel. 

• Finally, on the device launch the Linksys application. Login into it by using the right credentials. Then select Linksys Extender and just follow the app instructions for completing the Linksys wifi extender setup. 

• If you do not have access to the Linksys application, you can install it down. If your device through which you are carrying out the setup is Android then the app is available on the Google Play Store. For iOS you can fetch it down from the App Store. After installation, you need to create your Linksys account and only then you'll be able to do the setup. 

No matter which Linksys wifi extender setup method you pick, each one of them has its own set of benefits. In case of query, feel free to take expert support.