Extending WiFi Range How to Setup Linksys Extender with Your Router

There is no doubt about the fact that the internet in every single area of our place is of utmost importance. All thanks to digital advancement. There is no sphere of today’s modern living that doesn’t need the internet. Be it work, shopping, studies, analysis, research or even for making payments, we need the internet everywhere. Now the users who depend upon the traditional routers for seamless internet connection often end up facing major issues. Like that of dead zones, poor signal strength and slow speed. To eradicate these problems, investing in a Linksys range extender is a right decision. As it not only offers wider coverage and faster speeds but also dependable connectivity. So if you decide to get your hands on it, then here are the quick details about its setup

Installation Requirements 

For the quick and smooth setup of Linksys extender the requirements are very basic. You need:

• The Linksys range extender.
• Power adapter if the extender doesn’t come with a direct wall-plug design.
• An ethernet cable.
• A smart device. You can use a smartphone, laptop, tablet or for that matter an iPad as well.
• A properly working power outlet.
• Most important is the router. As well as an active internet plan.
• Accurate details of your existing wifi network.
• Lastly it’s advisable to keep the user manual by your side. 

Begin With Strategic Placement 

First keep in mind that incorrect placement of the Linksys range extender will not give you the seamless wifi coverage. Therefore the setup is of no use if the placement is not up to the mark. So first check out the right placement strategies.

• While starting off with the setup keep a closeness between the devices. That is router and extender.
• Moving further, as the setup completes, place it in such a manner that it is able to receive the signals from the host router and is also halfway from the dead zone area. 
• Moreover, placing the extender near the electrical and metal objects is a big mistake. So avoid placing it near objects like microwaves, ovens, cordless phones, fish tanks, security cameras, bluetooth devices and such other gadgets. 
• Position the extender in an open space, which offers proper ventilation. Additionally, placing it on a high surface like a shelf is also a great move.
• Avoid unnecessary physical obstructions in between the devices. Physical barriers here means, thick concrete walls, glass walls as well as heavy furniture set. 

Quick Installation Guidance

The installation steps are although very easy. But if you are not sure about your own skills, then do not hesitate to take the assistance from the experts directly. 

✓ Power Up

Start off by positioning the Linksys extender close to the router. After that, turn it on. Do not move to the next setup step until you have a solid bright light on the power LED. 

✓ Connect 

Bring on your smart device. Ensure it is in great working condition and has no pending updates. Thereafter connect it to the Linksys extender. Want to know how? Have a look at these two alternatives:

• For a wireless connection first pick up the details either from the extender’s panel or from the quick user manual. Use them for connecting to the Linksys signal repeater. 
• An alternative to the above method is directly using an Ethernet cable for the connection. The experts usually consider this method over the wireless one. It’s because it is reliable and more stable.

✓ Use Internet Browser 

It’s time to make use of the internet browser. So launch it on your device. Again make sure it is up-to-date. Now head on to its address field. Use 192.168.1.1. Click enter. Didn’t give you access to the setup page? No panicking as there is an option to it as well. Try http://extender.linksys.com. 

✓ Finish The Setup

As you welcome yourself to the login window, tap on Set up Extender. A page pops up asking you to read a few guidelines and agree to it. Do so to access the main setup page. Finally, pick the network whose reach you need to extend. Thereafter give in the security key. And that’s all you are done with the first time setup. Also make necessary changes like setting up guest networks, creating strong wifi passwords, updating firmware and more. Review and apply these changes before closing down the setup window. 

Lastly follow the above written points for strategic repositioning of the range extender. 

Note: Use the Linksys app for the proper management of your Linksys repeater. The application is available for free on both the platforms that are Google Play Store and App Store. 

Linksys Extender Setup Using WPS

Some users might find the internet browser method a little tedious or time consuming. So for those users we have an alternative that is super quick and takes up less than 5 to 6 minutes. It is the WPS method. For this method, your router should be compatible, by compatibility we mean, it needs to support WPS function. So it does, then follow these steps:

✓ First power up the range extender. Activate it nearby to the host router only. The extender takes up it’s time to boot up properly. So give it time. Meanwhile, check the proper activation of the host router. 

✓ Now tame down the WPS key on the signal repeater. Its WPS LED starts to flicker. It indicates its looking for the connection. 

✓ Now conduct the same step on your home router. As the synchronisation activates, you need to wait. As it completes you’ll get the notification from the smart LED panel. The LED stables down after a complete connection. 

✓ Finally, move the wifi repeater to its right location. After that, test the network by connecting your devices. If you notice a drop in signal strength then move the repeater closer to the dead zone. 

In case you are facing any other Linksys extender setup issues, then feel free to get in touch with the experts.