Linksys extender setup is pretty easy, which you can do with the help of the IP address or URL or Linksys app. have look at some features of the Linksys extender and then setup of the Linksys extender.
Linksys Extender Features
There are a lot of Features that Linksys
WiFi extender provides to users which you can read below;
1.
Extends the WiFi network in
larger area.
2.
Boost the router internet
signals.
3.
Easily fit in to any network
without using any cable.
4.
Simple to manage through
different methods; phone as well as computer.
5. Dual-band features, which helps
you to extender the network or internet speed according to the area.
6.
Ethernet port is given on the
extender which you can also use to connect computer as well as router.
Now, take a look how you can setup the
Linksys extender with the help of the Linksys app and computer.
Setting Up Linksys Extender
There are two methods to install the Linksys
WiFi extender, which you can do via your computer and another via phone;
But first, you have to connect the extender
to the router by using WPS button. Just plug the extender to the power socket
and turn it on. Press the WPS button on the router and extender. After some
minutes, both the devices will connect to each other automatically.
Via Computer/Laptop
1.
Connect a computer or laptop to
the extender via LAN cable or SSID network.
2. Go in to the web browser, and
enter IP address 192.168.1.1 or you can use the URL extender.linksys.com.
3. Press Enter button, and start
the search, you will get to the login page of the extender interface.
4.
Here you have to enter the
username and password to log in to the interface.
5.
You can check credentials out
in the user manual of the Linksys WiFi extender.
6. Enter the credentials, and
click on the Login button, then you will reach into interface dashboard.
Here, you can adjust any settings of the
extender and complete the Linksys extender setup.
Via Phone/iPhone
There are also simple steps to manage the
features as well as you can setup the extender, have a look how to do it;
1.
Connect your phone or iPhone to
the extender via SSID.
2.
Open Play Store or App Store
and download the Linksys app.
3.
Install the app and open it. In
the app, you have to enter the Email ID and password.
4. If you don’t have any account,
then you can Sign Up, by entering Email ID, Name and generate password.
5.
Next is entering the
credentials and log in to the app dashboard.
In the app, you can easily setup and manage
your WiFi extender. Now, learn some troubleshooting tips and solutions.
Tips and Solutions
Restart
By restarting the device, all the settings
will be refreshed and you can dispel any problem related to connection of the
extender.
· The first way to reboot the
device, you have to press the power button twice. Once will turn it off and
twice will turn it off.
· The second way to reboot the
extender, you have to unplug the device and plug it again to the power wall
socket.
Factory Reset
·
Find the Reset button.
·
Press and hold it for 5
seconds.
·
Release it and reset process
will starts.
After resetting the device, you must
configure it again by accessing the interface. Also this option is applicable to all the
issues related to the Linksys RE6500 setup and more other models of the
Linksys devices.
The End Words
Here, you have learned about features and
setup of the Linksys WiFi extender in your home with the help of the
instructions.
