The Linksys RE7000 wifi extender comes with a quick and efficient setup process. Linksys RE7000 extender setup can be done in two ways: through the access point mode and the range extender mode. Go through this post to learn How to setup linksys extender re7000
Linksys Extender Setup using extender.linksys.com
- First of all, plug in the extender to an electrical outlet.
- Switch on the power button and wait for the power LED on the extender to turn orange.
- Now, use a computer system or any other device and connect to the Linksys extender setup-xxx network.
- Open a browser on the connected PC and type extender.linksys.com in the address field. Press the enter tab on the keyboard.
- If the default web address doesn’t work, you can try the default IP (https://192.168.1.1)to open the Linksys extender login page.
- When a login screen appears, enter the admin username and password of your range extender. Press the login button.
- You can find the default login credentials on a printed label on the extender’s back panel.
- Once logged in, click on the Start Setup option from the basic web-dashboard.
- Now, choose the option ‘Set up as a Range Extender’ and then click on Next.
- Then, scan for the available networks and choose your existing network name from the list.
- Enter the wireless password to connect to this network.
- Now, you need to create the Wi-Fi name and password for your extended network.
- Once done, click on the Save tab to apply the changes.
- You can now place your Linksys RE7000 extender at your desired place. Use the Spot Finder function to determine the signal strength between your extender and the router.
- Afterwards, you would be asked to update your extender firmware to its latest version.
Extender Linksys Setup – Prerequisites
Linksys WiFi range extender repeats the wireless signal of any router or access point and provides internet connectivity in hard-to-reach places. In order to perform Linksys range extender setup manually, here’s a list of essentials:
- The extender must be turned on.
- Note down the existing router’s wireless settings i.e. SSID or wireless network name, wireless password or network/security key, and wireless channel.
- Restore the factory settings on your WiFi range extender.
So these were some necessary things to keep in mind before setting up a WiFi extender. Now, let’s get to know how to set up a Linksys range extender. There are two methods for Linksys range extender setup: manual and WPS. Both methods are described below in detail. You can go with any method which you find easy.
1. Linksys Extender Setup – Manual Method
Setting up Linksys extender manually? Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Bring the computer or laptop and range extender to the same room.
- Now, plug the range extender and computer into an electrical outlet.
- Type extender.linksys.com in the URL bar of a web browser.
- A login page will come into view. Enter the credentials to log in.
2. Linksys WiFi Extender Setup – WPS Method
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is a security standard for a wireless network that is very helpful in making steady connections between the extender and wireless devices. There are two ways for setting up WiFi extender using WPS. You can either use the physical WPS button on the extender or log in to the web-based extender.linksys.setup page and choose one of three given options.
(a) Using WPS Button
- Insert the range extender into a power/electrical outlet.
- Hold the WPS button on your extender.
- It indicates that the WiFi extender setup is successfully done or completed.
Note: If you own a dual-band Linksys extender, apply the same steps once again.
(b) Using the Web-Based WPS Button
It provides you with three options, namely: WPS button, using the WPS PIN, and using the router’s PIN.
1. WPS Button
Log in to your Linksys wireless range extender and click on the Wireless > WPS button. After that, press the WPS button on your device to get started with the WiFi Setup process. After that, click on the Enable option next to the WPS button.
2. Using the WPS PIN
On the off chance that your device includes a WPS PIN, input that number in the second field on the extender setup web-based page. That’s it!
3. Using the Router’s PIN
In case your client device demands the router’s PIN, input that number in the third field on the extender.linksys.setup page or Linksys wifi extender setup website
Once the WPS light stays continuously lit, it means the WiFi extender setup has been completed.
Linksys smart wifi setup On the off chance that you come across any issue while setting up extender, reset the extender to factory settings and try again.
Check WiFi Connectivity After Extender Linksys Setup
As soon as you are done with the extender Linksys setup, you can check the WiFi connectivity using the Ping Command. Once done, here are the steps to check the network connectivity status of your Linksys range extender:
- Open the Command Prompt on your system.
- Now, enter the IP address of your Linksys range extender and press the Enter key.
- In case it indicates data transmissions, it means your Linksys WiFi extender setup is successful.
- On the other hand, if it shows ‘no data transmissions’ or ‘disconnected’, chances are that the firmware of your extender is outdated. In such a case, update your Linksys extender’s firmware to the most recent version.
The extended network of your WiFi extender will be Linksys extender setup-xxx. So, by following the above-mentioned steps, you can check whether the extended network is working up to the mark or not