How To Set up Your Linksys Extender?

A Wi-Fi extender will allow you to extend your network's range to the corners of your room. Let's see how to setup Linksys extender.

  • You will need the wireless network name and password to configure the Wi-Fi extender.
  • Note down the SSID, wireless channel, and network key of your router.
  • First, reset the Linksys range extender.
  • You can find the Reset button on the top of the Wi-Fi extender.
  • Press the Reset button and hold it for about 5 seconds.
  • When the LED starts blinking, release the button.
  • Now, the Linksys range extender will be restored to its factory default settings.
  • Connect an Ethernet cable to your computer and connect the other end to the extender.
  • Now, connect the range extender to a power outlet.
  • Make sure that the LED lights on the extender are continuously lit.
  • Open your browser and enter the IP address of the router in the address bar.
  • When the Authentication Required window appears, enter the login credentials and click Log In.
  • On the router's web-based setup page, go to the Wireless section and select Basic Wireless Settings.
  • Select the Manual option and type your network name in the SSID section.
  • Navigate to the wireless security section and choose the settings according to your preference.
  • Type your wireless network password in the Passphrase section and click on the Save Settings button.
  • Now, unplug the power cables from the router and Wi-Fi extender.
  • Wait for about 60 seconds and plug in the router first.
  • When you find that the routers LED lights are stable, connect the range extender.
  • Now, the Linksys Wi-Fi extender will be connected to your router. If you have any further queries regarding how to setup Linksys extender, click the call button available on the screen.
Faq
  • Why is my wireless printer not printing?

    First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.

  • Why is my printer showing error?

    The other most probable reason for the printing error is the connection between your computer and the printer. If you are sure that the transmission cable is working okay (tested the printer on another computer), then the problem might be the drivers. This can be the printer drivers or the USB port drivers.

  • Why do my 3d prints keep failing?

    Another common fail is over extrusion. Over extrusion happens when your 3D printer pushes out too much plastic too fast, causing a jam in the end of the nozzle. ... Make sure YOURu layer height is less than your nozzle diameter. Increase your cooling fan's power (this will cool the plastic and cause it to slow down)

  • What is the WPS button?

    WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier. WPS works only for wireless networks that use a password that is encrypted with the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security protocols.

  • How do I reset my printer?

    To restore your HP printer to factory-default settings, follow these steps. Turn the product off. Disconnect the power cable from the product for 30 seconds and then reconnect. Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button.

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