Linksys RE4100W Setup

Before moving ahead, consider some essential things that you will require during the installation. Although the setup does not require any smart WiFi app or Setup CD, here is a list of the requirements:

That’s all you need to configure the extender.

Basically, there are only two ways available for the configuration. The Web-Based Setup and WPS method. Use the points for more detail

Web-Based Setup Process

In this procedure, first join the extender to the router by using wired or wireless methods. For wired connection, insert one end of the ethernet wire into the extender’s ethernet port and another into the router’s port. And for a wireless connection, connect the extender to the router’s WiFi network. Further, follow the rest of the steps

• Once the connection is complete, plug the extender into the power outlet.
• Wait till the extender shows a solid light.
• Now, open the extender’s default web page on the device.
• Here, you can use the Linksys web or IP address which is 192.168.1.1 to access the default web page.
• On the screen page, insert the extender’s username and password.
• After that, start the Setup and use admin as the password.
• Lastly, click OK and thus setup is successful.

Using WPS Button

The WPS setup is another convenient way to launch the extender. Utilize the WPS button on both the extender and router. Make it clear that your router has a WPS function.

• To begin with, plug the extender into the power outlet.
• Then, push the WPS button on the extender.
• In the next step, press the router’s WPS button.
• By doing this, the connection will be complete.
• After the connection, the LED on the extender will remain solid for a few seconds.

Note: Besides that, you can also create the WPS connection from the settings interface. Tap the WPS option on the extender’s WPS screen to connect both.

Connect by Using The Device’s PIN

In order to connect your device to the extender, collect the device’s PIN first and follow the instructions

• Open the web-based setup page and log in.
• Select the Wireless option on the screen.
• Enter the device’s PIN in the field.
• In the end, tap the Register option on the screen to make the connection.

Connect by Using Extender’s PIN

To connect another device with the extender by WPS process, gather the extender’s PIN from the product label. Then use these tips

When the configuration and connection are successful, you can modify the extender’s advanced settings by using the browser-based utility. To make the change and save the settings, you must click on Save Settings to implement the modifications. There is also a Cancel option to discard the changes.

The Linksys RE4100W WiFi extender setup’s latest features help to cover the WiFi dead zone. It works on 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously and expands the WiFi network up to 7500
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The extender’s spot finder technology determines the distance between the extender and router and suggests the extender’s ideal location. Additionally, the extender contains a Music Streaming function that allows the user to play audio through the extender.

In some cases, troubleshooting demands the extender’s basic information. So, note down the extender’s MAC address, serial number, and version and utilize certain solutions to solve the errors easily

• Place the extender near the router during the configuration.
• Check the router’s working and connection often.
• Moreover, examine the LED indication on the extender.
• Remove the extender from the socket and plug it in again.
• Reset the extender if required.
• Press the reset button of the extender and wait till its factory default settings.

In case, the errors are still not fixed by following the above steps, then upgrade the firmware of the extender. The firmware update will enhance the extender’s performance.

• Download the Firmware upgrade file according to the extender’s model.
• Next, connect the range extender to your PC via an ethernet cable.
• Visit the extender’s web-based setup page.
• Thereafter, log in to the page by inserting the username and password.
• On the screen page, tap Firmware Upgrade in the Administration option.
• Upload the firmware file there and click Update.

When the firmware update is done, analyze the working and status of the Linksys RE4100W WiFi extender setup to get better performance.

• Go to the extender’s web-based setup page.
• Click Status on the screen page and then Device Info.
• Afterward, in the network address, verify the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
• The extender’s two numbers should be the same with the router’s numbers.
• Furthermore, check the WLAN statistics also.
• This should be written as Associated.