Extend your home network speed by using the Linksys. In this article, we explore the best instructions to configure Linksys routers with extender. There are two ways to setup the Wifi Extender, first is via the Ethernet cable and second on is wireless connection between Linksys router and the extender. Let’s start:
Unboxing the Extender
Start the Linksys extender with Unboxing the extender device. Open the box, you will find the extender inside the box. If there are antennas in the box, then connect the antennas to the extender.
Place the Extender
After Unboxing, during setup process, place the extender close to the router. When the setup is complete, move the extender at that place where the internet speed is weak and limited.
Power up the Router and Extender
When place the extender, turn on the router and the modem and plug in the extender to the power socket. But if you are using Ethernet cable to connect extender to the router, do it before power up the router and extender.
WPS Method
Use the WPS method to connect the extender to the router. There is a WPS button both on the extender and router. Simply press the WPS button of the extender and after few seconds press the WPS button of the router. It takes few seconds to configure. After configure, the extender inherit all the existing settings of the router.
Wired Connection
Use the Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet cable to yellow port behind the router; connect the other side of the cable to the extender. If you are use this method, and then you need to configure the extender manually to the router.
Access the Web Interface
To manually setup, you also need to access the web inter face of the extender. Connect your computer device to the extender. Go to any web browser on your computer and type URL https://extender.linksys.com or myrouter.local in the browser. After this, it will ask for login credential, fill the default username and password and click on the Login Button. Now you will enter to the web interface of the extender.
Select the Network
On the interface, click on the Access Point Mode. Select the network name of the router which you want to extend, enter the password and click on the SAVE button. Now your Linksys wifi extender setup is complete, after this it boost the signal of the selected network. After that create the new password for your extender, use this password for connect the devices to the extender.
Configure Via the Linksys App
There is another method to configure the extender is via the Linksys app. Simply download and install the app from any app store like Google play store or app store. You can also download the app from the official side of the Linksys.
To configure, connect the mobile device to network of the extender. Open the app, enter the default login detail to login the app. if you have already use the Linksys app, then simply open the app. click on the add device, select the extender model and type the serial number. Then click on the CONTINUE button. When the app paired the extender, then create the new password for extender.
The End Words
In above article, you explore the complete instruction to setup the Linksys extender with router, to boost your internet speed at your home. If you want to set up the any model of the extender, then you can use the same steps that given above.
