Routers can be a viable choice for home networks. However, when we bring in commercial networks like those in the offices, and big organizational establishments, having an extender becomes the need of the hour. If you are worried about the degrading signal quality in the remote corners of your office, or maybe your big home or farmhouse, getting a Linksys extender should be your next move. This blog will walk you through the steps you can follow to proper information about how to setup Linksys extender so you can cover the remote corners at your place.

What’s required?

Before you start setting up your Linksys extender, you‘ll need to make sure that you have the details regarding your main router network. You’ll need the SSID and the network password.

Furthermore, also make sure you keep the admin details of your Linksys extender handy. If you are not sure about which IP address or web address to use to access the Linksys extender login page, you can refer to the product manual. For reference, you can use the web address https://www.extender.linksys.com and the IP address https://192.168.1.1 to access the same. Last, but not least, make sure that the computer/smartphone that you are using to access the login page, is connected to the extender network.

To connect to the extender network, you can either connect your computer to the extender directly using an ethernet cable or use the WiFi feature as well. If you are using the WiFi feature, you’ll need to know the extender network SSID, which can be obtained from the product manual of the device, or the product label pasted on the bottom/rear of the device. Once you are connected to the extender network, you’ll see the connection status on the right of the taskbar.

How To Setup Linksys extender – the process

• Firstly, Make sure your main router is powered on and working.
• Connect your Linksys extender to a power outlet and switch on the power supply. Try that this is done in the same room as your main router. This will make sure that you don’t face issues with network connectivity.
• , wait for the device to boot up and the power LED to become steady.
• Connect your extender to the computer using a wired connection or a wireless one.
• Launch a web browser on your computer/ smartphone and in the address bar, type the default web address, https://extender.linksys.com and press the Enter key. But, if using the web address doesn’t bring up any results, you can use the default IP address https://192.168.1.1.
• Once on the Linksys extender login page, you will be asked to provide the admin details like the username and the password. In the username field, type “admin” and leave the password field blank. Click on the Login button.
• The login wizard will verify the credentials and if found correct, will redirect you to the Linksys extender setup window.

Configuring the network settings

• From the home page, go to the “Wireless” section. Next, click on the “Basic Wireless Settings” option.
• The setup wizard will scan for the wireless networks in your location. A list of the same will be displayed to you. Select the network that pertains to your main router. Also, provide the router network password and click on the “Join” button.
• Now, specify a new SSID for your extender network and assign a strong passphrase.
• After that, select the correct network encryption type as WPA2-PSK and click on the “Next” button.
• The final screen will show you a summary of the network settings you have just configured. Review the same and click on the “Save” and “Finish” button.

The Linksys extender setup process is now complete.

For help with how to setup Linksys extender process, you can always reach out to the team at our end.