Linksys is a renowned brand American company in networking devices
manufacturing industry that usually produces products for home, small business
users, etc. So, if you have a large home, where it is difficult for a single
router to spread the internet range all over, then Linksys extender setup would be the best option. In case the setup
process doesn’t fix your issue, we can also help you reset Linksys extender.
First of all, let us guide you on How to
Hook Up Linksys WiFi Range Extender
Unbox your Linksys range extender and plug
it into an electrical outlet.
Turn it on and connect it with your
existing router.
Also, connect computer or a laptop with
your Linksys device and load up a web browser onto it.
Now, what you have to do, into the field of
URL bar type the web address extender.linksys.com.
Once done, hit enter on your keyword.
Note: You can also
use the default IP address of your device.
Once you are onto the setup page, please
follow the on-screen instructions and start the setup process.
Furthermore, you can also change the
default language according to your own preference and click on next.
Now, in the next step, you may see a list
of available networks. Please select the network that you wish to extend and
type the password (network key) for your existing router. Once done, hit on
next.
Note: Change the
network name and password for the extender in next step. Do not keep them as
default.
Next, click on next and save the settings
and after couple of minutes reboot your Linksys smart WiFi range extender.
Restart it. Now, you can plug your device
anywhere to your desired location and enjoy the extended range by streaming
online videos and movies.
Good job! You have done the installation of your Linksys range extender
successfully.
In case, you are facing ceaseless failure during the setup process, then
reset your device once.
Linksys range extenders have two main ways to be reset and restore back to
the default factory settings.
The Linksys Extender Reset
Process
Check out all rose petal steps to reset your smart Linksys WiFi range
extender.
Soft Reset
Switch on your PC or laptop. Open a relevant web browser and access the
web-based setup page of your Linksys device. Moreover, to reset the Linksys
Range Extender and to access the web-based setup page, you have to connect your
main router to the WiFi-enabled device (computer or laptop) with an Ethernet
cable.
After that, type in the default IP address of your existing router into
the field of address bar. Enter username and password and login. Now, move to
the administration field and proceed to reset your Linksys WiFi extender. At
last, click on factory default reset button in order to reset your device.
Note: You can also
use extender.linksys instead of the
IP address for Linksys extender login.
Hard Reset
Shut down your device (computer or laptop)
for few minutes. Also, disconnect all the connections from your Linksys device
- connect the power cable and let your Linksys Range Extender boot up properly.
Once the Linksys device has been booted up
insert a paper clip or pin into the reset hole for a couple of seconds. When
you see that the LED lights on your device are stable, release the button.
If they are neither stable nor blinking,
then it is insisted to contact our tech support team immediately on toll-free
number 1-844-726-2726.
Once the Linksys WiFi range extender boots
up after a restart, then it means you have successfully reset the Linksys range
extender.
Change the Password and Reset the IP
In order to reset the Linksys Range
Extender without trying to reset the rest of changes related to other settings,
then reset the IP and change the network password as well. Switch on the PC or
laptop.
Pull up a web browser in order to access
the Linksys range extender login page.
Now, into the URL field type the IP address of your device. Enter default login
credentials and hit enter.
For this, you have to connect your router
and the computer physically and properly with each other.
From the setup menu reset the IP’s and
another password which you desire to change Fab! You have reset the main
settings of the router successfully.
These were the three (3) fixes on how you
can reset the Linksys range extender to
factory settings. We actually hope that these three (3) fixes work for you.
Please comment your queries and valuable feedback below and let us know if have
any other problem persist with your Linksys range extender.
