How can I manually configure my Linksys WIFI extender?

Wi-Fi range extenders are the best solution for weak or unstable signals at your home/office. They are specially intended to overcome issues with Wi-Fi dead zone. These devices amplify the Wi-Fi signal coming from your network router before transmitting it to the connected devices. In this way, you will be able to increase the strength of your Wi-Fi signal and minimize penetration loss. Linksys extender is one of the best leading extenders. These are not only easy to set up but also equally easy to maintain. If you are looking for the setup and configuration of your Linksys wifi extender, you have come to the right place. In this article, you will find each step that you must follow to do the required settings.

Linksys Wi-Fi Extender Setup- Configuration:

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• For Windows 10 Operating system:

If you are using the Windows 10 operating system on your computer/laptop then follow the below steps:

1. Go to the “start” button and open the file explorer.
2. Tap on the “network” icon on the left.
3. Right-click on the name of the extender on the network page.
4. Then click on “View device web-page” from the drop-down list.
5. Enter the assigned username and password and click “login”.
6. You will get the http://extender.linksys.com web-based setup page.

• For Windows 8 or 8.1 operating systems:

For the users of Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems, the configuration process can be accessed as follows:

1. Go to the Charms bar (the bar on the right side which shows five icons on your home screen) and click on “search”.
2. In the displayed box, select network and press “enter”.
3. Click on the network application from the result.
4. Under the network page, right-click on the extender’s icon and select “properties”.
5. Note down the IP address of your Linksys extender from here.
6. Now open a web browser and enter the IP address into the address bar of the browser.
7. After clicking “enter” into the address bar, now you will be on the http://extender.linksys.com or Linksys extender setup page.

• For users of the Mac operating system:

For those who are using Mac operating system, steps to configure the extender are written below:

1. Go to the Safari web browser and open the bookmarks tab.
2. Choose “bonjour” from the drop-down list and double-click on it.
3. Enter the required username and the password that you have assigned to your Linksys wifi extender network. If you have not changed the credentials, then fill in “admin” as username and “password” as the password.
4. Now you will be at the Linksys wifi extender setup page.

Important Tip- To make sure that your Linksys wifi extender has successfully installed, access your router’s DHCP table and check if the range extender is listed there with its IP address. Ping the extender using a wireless computer and check whether you can get replies over it or not.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs):

• How do I access my Linksys extender settings?

Enter http://extender.linksys.com in the Address bar. NOTE: If your range extender is not yet configured, its default IP address is 192.168. 1.1. Once your extender is already configured you will need to look up the IP address in your router’s DHCP table.

• How do I connect my Linksys Extender to my phone?

Wait till the Power light turns to blink green. Open the Wi-Fi setting option on your cell phone and look for the Wi-Fi name Extender setup. After it gets connected, open the web browser on your mobile phone and type the URL extender.linksys.com or 192.168. 1.1.

• What is the password for Linksys extender?

When accessing the range extender’s web-based setup page, a Linksys router login screen will appear requiring a password. The range extender’s administrator password is admin by default.

• How do I find the IP address of my Linksys extender?

Firstly, log in to your router and check for the connected devices under the Wi-Fi connection tab. There you will find your Linksys extender’s IP address coming up along with its model name or number.

• How do I find my Linksys wifi extender password?

To find your Extender’s Wi-Fi network password: Log in using your Username and Password. Click Settings then Wireless. Under General, look for the Wi-Fi Password. If it says the same as the existing network password, it is using the same Wi-Fi password as your main Wi-Fi router.

So as of now, you will be able to configure your Linksys wifi extender easily. You will be more familiar with the settings of your extender while using it. You just need to keep in mind various basic pre-requisites while doing any setup or installation procedure. These are provided to you in the user manual of your device. Be careful with your login credentials. Give us a chance to help you if you are facing any kind of difficulty!