Linksys extenders are devices designed in such way to extend the range of your WiFi network. Linksys extender helps in eliminating dead spots and improves the connectivity in vast areas where the signal is weak. By receiving the existing Wi-Fi signal from your router, and rebroadcasting them, they ensure a more stable connection for internet devices that are far away from the reach.
Let’s learn the installation or setup of Linksys extender.
Installation of Linksys N300 range extender is simple and easy. Here is how to
do it step by step:
1.
Unbox your
equipment. In a box you will get adaptor and main unit
2.
Main unit
is your extender. Now plug in the extender next to WiFi router and make sure
its power is turned on.
3.
Now, open
WiFi setting on your mobile or computer. There you will see extender network
name by “Linksys extender setup”, Connect to that network.
4.
Open a web
browser on internet device in which connected to extender network.
5.
In address
bar, type the URL extender.linksys.com or IP address
192.168.1.1.
6.
To login,
enter the default credentials. The default username is ‘admin’ and password is
‘password’. If default credentials didn’t work then look in a user manual.
7.
Once you
have logged in, follow the setup wizard commands.
8.
Select
your WiFi network and enter your password. This is for the network which you
are extending.
9.
You can
now choose to keep the same WiFi name (SSID) or create a new one. These
credentials will help you to connect to your WiFi extender network.
10.
Complete
the setup by following the on-screen instructions.
11.
After the
setup, unplug your extender and placed it where network is poor and strength is
weak.
12.
Plug in
your extender to its new location.
13.
If you created a new SSID,
connect your devices to the extender network. If you kept the same SSID, your
devices will reconnect automatically.
14.
At the end, check your strength
and speed. And you can move the extender for better coverage, if necessary.
Here, Linksys
N300 setup is completed.
If you are having trouble setting
up your Linksys extender, here are some common issues and troubleshooting tips
to help you resolve them.
Troubleshooting Tips
1. Unable to Connect
to the Extender WiFi Network:
·
Ensure the
extender is plugged into a working outlet and connection is secured.
·
Move the
extender closer to the router for initial setup.
·
Make sure
you are connecting to the correct SSID (generally "Linksys Extender
Setup").
2. Setup Wizard Not Loading:
·
Clear your
browser cache.
·
Enter the extender default IP address
(192.168.1.1) directly into the web browser.
·
Temporarily
disable any firewall or antivirus software in your internet device that might
be blocking access.
3. Extender Not Connecting to the
Router:
·
Ensure the main router is working properly and
broadcasting strong signals.
·
Make sure
the security settings, on the router are compatible with the extender.
·
Check
twice that you have entered the correct WiFi password for your main network.
4. Weak Signal or Connection
Fails:
·
Place the
extender to a location where it can receive a good signal from the router.
·
Keep the
extender away from electronic devices, appliances and walls.
·
Check for
any firmware updates because old version of firmware fails to connect with the
router.
Conclusion
