In this article, we will tell you how to solve internet issues with the Linksys extender. The most common issue reported by the user is that the Linksys extender is connected but not to the internet. There is no need to worry because these few steps can easily resolve this problem. Let's start -
Internet Connection Is Up to Date
Before you go through the time-consuming process of troubleshooting Linksys connectivity issues. Make sure that your internet data plan is active with your internet service provider. In terms of internet connectivity, check to see if everything from your ISP is fair. If you discover that the problem is caused by your ISP, wait for a few minutes and things will return to normal.
Position Of Your Extender
This problem will occur when you place your Linksys wireless range extender outside the range of the router and this may result in no internet connectivity. To solve this issue the position of your extender is much closer to the position of the router and allows both devices to communicate with each other. Make sure that when you relocate your router it is far away from the metal objects because they produce WiFi interference. Objects like microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc.
Check The WiFi Settings Of Extender
If you are still facing issues while connecting your extender to the router but there is no issue with the internet. Go to the Linksys extender login portal and check the WiFi settings that you have made. Many users connect their WiFi extender to the incorrect WiFi router by an incident, which gives connectivity issues. Moreover, please provide instructions on all other arrangements required to connect your Linksys extender to the router.
Unable To Connect On A Specific Gadget
If you are facing trouble connecting your internet with a specific device. In this situation, if you are facing a problem while setting up your Linksys extender then all of you have to do this. Open the WiFi settings on your device. If all the settings of WiFi are correct on your device but the problem is still on. Try to remove the anti-virus, firewall, VPN, and blocking software on your device. This can create a problem while connecting your Linksys extender to the device.
Restart Your Wireless Network
If you are facing a small fault in the software or hardware of your equipment. Your Linksys WiFi extender is connected to the router but not to the internet. For this situation, we consider restarting your WiFi.
This includes shutting down your extender, router, modem, pc to see if that helps you to resolve this issue. You need to turn off all the gadgets when you feel you have given much time then turn it back on track. If this trick does not work for you then follow the next step to resolve this issue.
Reset Your WiFi Extender
To reset your Linksys WiFi extender, you can do a factory reset on your device or on a computer with the help of a web browser. Press and hold up the reset button for just 10 seconds. The device will restart or perform a factory reset. Enter the IP address 192.168 1.1 in the web browser for doing the factory reset of an extender.
Note; After resetting your extender, you just need to set up your WiFi extender again. If you don't know how to set up your WiFi extender then follow these steps:
Setup Your Linksys Extender
Before starting the setup process of the Linksys extender, you must ensure the following details
- You must know your WiFi network name or password.
- You can have a long ethernet cable that can easily connect your extender to the router.
Follow these guidelines to setup your Linksys extender
- Put the plug of the Linksys wireless range extender in the power outlet socket and turn it on.
- Join one end of the ethernet cable to the Linksys extender or another end to the router.
- Open a web browser on your device like mobile phone or computer of your choice.
- Go to the Linksys extender setup web page.
- Once you go there click on the wired range extender option.
- Now, click on the next button and create an admin WiFi password for the Linksys range extender.
- Save it in the settings.
Conclusion
After the theory of this article, we hope that you will get the solution to your problem. If you are still facing the difficulty of a slow internet issue then chat with our technical experts. Stay tuned for such updates.
