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How to connect Linksys extender to the home network?
How to connect Linksys extender to the home network?
Extenders are becoming increasingly important in today's world, in both the home and the office. Linksy extenders can expand the range of your existing router by up to 2500 feet.

Linksys Extender Setup

Extenders are becoming increasingly important in today's world, in both the home and the office. Linksy extenders can expand the range of your existing router by up to 2500 feet. This post will show you how to set up a Linksys extender in only a few minutes. Almost every Linksys extender may be set up in one of two ways.


  • WIFI-Protected Setup
  • Manual Setup


We are using a Linksys RE6350 Setup as an example. To get the most out of the article, read it all the way through.


Use extender.linksys.com to set up your Linksys extender.


When you can effortlessly install a Linksys extender, there's no need to go through a lengthy setup process. We'll go through how to set up your Linksys extender in more detail later in this article. You can accomplish it without any outside assistance, whether you are a regular user or not. Let's get to the setup process without spending any more time.


  • First and first, if you're using an older Linksys extender, please reset it to factory defaults before proceeding with the web installation.
  • However, if you're using a new Linksys extender, follow the instructions in the manual booklet to carefully unbox it.
  • After that, connect your Linksys extender to the nearest power outlet.
  • To turn your extension device ONN, press the on/off switch.
  • Locate the WPS button on your extender now.
  • Hold the WPS button for nearly 20 seconds before releasing it.
  • Return to your router and look for the WPS button, then follow the same steps.
  • Take your wifi-enabled PC and open it once the WPS indications start blinking.
  • On your computer, look for the most recent version of the web browser and open it.
  • Now type extender.linksys.com into the address bar.
  • Press the enter key to continue.
  • You've arrived at a new web setup page for Linksys extenders.
  • In the username and password fields, type the admin credentials.
  • Now, go ahead and click the login button.
  • You have now entered the installation procedure successfully.
  • Next, click the next button and carefully follow the instructions on the screen.
  • You'll be asked a few security questions because if you forget your password, you can recover it by answering these questions.
  • Now check through the list for a network that is available in your area.
  • To connect, select your Linksys extender network and click it.
  • Once your extender is attached, it's time to move it to the proper spot.

What is the best location for your Linksys extender?


After the installation is complete, carefully follow the instructions below to determine where to place your extender.

 

  • Keep your extender in the middle of your existing router and the location where you wish to increase network coverage, according to us. To improve the quality of your linksys extender, make sure it receives adequate signals from your router.
  • After that, touch on the wifi symbol on any of your smart devices.
  • To connect, look for your Linksys extender network and click on it.
  • Run a test video to see if the internet is working after it connects.
  • If that works, kudos to you; you're good to go.


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If you have any other problems with your Linksys extender setup, please let us know so we can help you as soon as possible.

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