Can I Set Up The Linksys RE7000 Using A Smart Mobile Device?

The Linksys smart WiFi app is a platform that has a lot of features to offer you for your product. That includes the Linksys log in, setup, network management, and troubleshooting as well. Fortunately, you can use your smartphone to execute the entire setup process. And yes, you can set up your Linksys RE7000 using a smart mobile device. So, go through this blog information to get familiar with the setup instructions first.

Get The Requirements First

Prior to starting the Linksys WiFi extender setup process, go through the setup requirements. Collect those things as well to have a smooth and successful process.

• As you are going to use your smartphone, make sure the Android version is 9.0 or later.
• If you use an iOS device then its operating system version must be iOS 14.0 or later.
• Apart from that, take your extender and its login credentials for the login purpose.
• Also, there will be a need to get the existing router’s SSID network name and password.

Here, we recommend you go through the manual setup guide that you received during the unboxing. As that guide will walk you through your product overview, information, and login credentials. However, if you find that guide’s information insufficient, then contact our experts right away to get to know more.

Make The Extender Configurable

Now, once you are done with the requirements-collecting process, take the next step into account soon. That is getting ready for the setup process after plugging the extender into an active power socket. Ensure to place it closer to the existing router during the process, in doing so, there will be a strong connection. Check the power LED color finally and that must be in an ideal state which will denote that the extender is booted up successfully. Now, let’s move to the next point.

Attach Your Device To The Extender

At this point, just connect your preferred mobile, whether that is an Android or iOS, to the Linksys extender network. In order to do that, open the wireless network list on the mobile and look for the network. Most probably, the network will appear as the Linksys_Ext in the list. So, choose that network and fill in the default password to make a strong connection.

Get The Linksys App On The Device

After connecting your device to the network, launch the default app store of the device. Choose the Google Play Store for Android mobile or launch the Apple App Store on the iOS device. Search for the Linksys WiFi app on the smart mobile and select the latest and official version of the app. Be sure your networked smart mobile has enough space to install the app. Then, allow your device to get that and wait till it installs.

Log Into The Extender

Once the app installation is done, open the app and allow its terms and conditions to proceed further. In the next step, go to the extender login window where you will see the username and password fields. Now, insert those prompted details in the field and click login. Keep in mind to enter the login details which are the default. If you encounter any login error, then simply contact our professionals.

Set Up The Extender

When you complete the login process the Linksys RE7000 setup window will be accessible to you for your device. From that page, choose the network that you want to extend or configure. Select that and enter its password and click on the Extend button at the last. Although the mobile screen will start instructing you to complete the process, you will need to follow them appropriately. Soon, you will get a message of “Extended Successfully” on the screen.

Relocate The Extender

Congrats! Your Linksys extender is configured finally. But, after that, locate your extender to that place where you want to eliminate the WiFi dead spots. Just unhook the extender from the power outlet and place it into your desired location. While relocating this, make sure to check if the extender is within the range of the router or not. If it is not, then move it closer to the router. Alternatively, you can get the location suggestions from the Spot-Finder feature in the Linksys app.

Change Advanced Settings

After the Linksys RE7000 setup, it is quite necessary to make some changes in its advanced settings. Doing so will enable the extender to work optimally and it will provide the maximized internet speed and signals. So, access the network management window on the app and go to the wireless settings. Check these points:

• Activate both frequency bands such as 2.4GHz and 5GHz if your extender supports dual-band.
• Try replacing the bandwidth channels and choose those ones which are less congested or crowded.
• Set a Guest network apart from your own one, to share its access to other users.
• Moreover, check the list of connected devices to see if there is any external user or not.
• Use the Parental Control feature to check and restrict the sites that you won’t let your kids use.
• Change the network SSID name and password to keep its identity unique.
• As the password is case-sensitive, make it strong enough by adding some special and numeric characters.
• Last but important, enable strong security encryption from options such as WPA2 or WPA3.

Check For Firmware Updates

To get the extender’s optimized performance, you must keep its firmware version updated which will also avoid technical errors. To do that, you can select the Auto-Update option from the Linksys app to get the firmware updated automatically. On the contrary, you can execute the same process manually from the management window.

Now, confirm that you are getting the extender’s best performance after using these tips. But, if you face any difficulties, then don’t hesitate to reach out to our technical experts. Contact them immediately and let your issues be fixed in no time.