Linksys have attracted many eyeballs for providing a wide range of extenders. Apart from that, the devices are designed in such a way that they can be run in two different modes. The first mode allows you to extend the range of your router by working as the access point. This is one of the important reasons why many people rely on the Linksys extender setup.
This post will cover various steps on how to set up Linksys RE7000. Before proceeding further, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind. The first and foremost point that demands your consideration is to check your wireless network connection. Apart from that, you must be able to toggle wireless network settings in order to make necessary changes. Hence, you are suggested to check your home network and get familiar with the basic things firsthand. Moving on. Let’s now check the steps for Linksys extender setup.
How to Setup Linksys RE7000
- To commence the process, install your device and make sure to plug it into an electrical outlet.
- Wait for a while and let the LED light of your device turn amber.
- Next, you need to connect your Linksys extender to your device.
- Doing so will reveal three xxx characters on your router along with your SSID name. The revealing characters are your MAC address, which can be located by you on the rear of your router.
- Once done, you are advised to launch a web browser. You can open any web browser of your choice. After launching the web browser, enter extender linksys com in the web address bar and click the Enter button.
- Accessing extender linksys com will help you start the wizard.
Note: If you can;t see set up wizard by accessing extender linksys com, then you are advised to do it via 192.168.1.1. Entering the IP will also take you to the setup wizard of your Linksys device.
- Next, you are advised to hit the Start Setup button. Once done, you will be asked to create an admin password with a hint.
- So, generate a password of your choice and hit the Save button.
- Next, you need to keep a tab on your WiFi range extender for proceeding with the Next option.
- While doing Linksys extender setup, next you need to check the availability of your current networks. You are advised to select the one of your choice for making connection.
- A pop-up will appear on your screen asking for the password.
- Enter your password and hit the OK button to proceed further.
- In case, you can’t find your network name, you can either contact Linksys experts or navigate to the network name and password section for getting your network name.
- Next screen will show you a spot Finder page. Here, you can analyze the power of your signals of devices that are connected to both your router and extender. If you find that the power of connected signal is low, we advise you to place your router and extender in close proximity.
Last but not the least, following all the above steps will automatically upgrade the firmware of your device. It will not only avoid problems like dead spaces but also help you make the most of your WiFi device. Our guide on Linksys extender setup ends here.
Conclusion: We hope that this post will help you set your Linksys device without any hassle. In case you find any issue while setting up your extender, you can reach out to us via sending your query in the comments section. If you have any other way in your mind to set up your Linksys extender, then do share that with us.
