You can instantly increase the WiFi signal range of the router by installing a Linksys extender in your home and office. You can complete the Linksys extender installation process, in two different methods, through the WPS button as well as online. To install the Linksys extender, you will need to be aware of a few key details.

Go To The Extender’s Sign-In Page

Follow the below steps to navigate the http//extender.linksys.com page. 

• Initially, take out the Linksys extender device from the box and fix it into a power socket. 
• After that, take the computer or laptop and connect it to the Linksys extender network. 
• Now, open the browser on your computer or laptop and enter the default web address in the URL bar. 
• Next, fill in or insert all the details such as username and security password, which prompt on the http//extender.linksys.com page. 
• In the end, hit on the login button to complete the login process. 

Configure Your Gadget By WPS Method 

Note: Make sure while doing this method your existing router must have the WPS button. 

• First, closer to the existing router device place your extender. 
• After that, press the WPS button of the Linksys WiFi range extender, and within a few minutes push the existing router WPS button. 
• Now, wait for a while to see the solid WPS LED on both devices. 
• Solid WPS LED defines extender and router connected. 

Hence, the Linksys extender WiFi setup process is complete. If you are unable to do this method, try another method. 

Setup Through Web-Based Method 

• First in the power socket plug the extender. 
• After that, take the computer and attach it to the Linksys extender network. 
• Now, open navigation and enter the default web address. 
• Next, the Linksys WiFi extender setup page will be open on your display. 
• Further, accepting all the agreements or terms and conditions tap on the start setup button. 
• Later, pick the ‘wireless range extender’ option. 
• In the end, pick the WIFi network that you want to extend and fill in the password. 

With the help of the above process, the Linksys extender login and setup process is complete now.

Resolve Linksys WiFi Extender Issues 

There are so many different ways to resolve the Linksys WiFi extender issues. 

Settle Extender Closer To Router

Settle the Linksys extender device closer to the router if you are facing an issue with your extender because most of the time due to much gap you can face issues. 10 to 15 feet distance is enough between the extender and router, not more than that. 

Linksys Extender Software Update

• To improve the Linksys extender software, you will need to visit the extender web management page. 
• After that, find an administration option and hit on the firmware upgrade. 
• You will now need to install any recent firmware files on your computer or laptop if you find any.
• In order to complete this software upgrade, you will need to restart your extender device after installing it.

Reset Linksys Extender 

At the back of the Linksys extender, you can see the reset button, push the button for 10 seconds. By doing this, all the Linksys extender device LEDs will turn off. By doing so, the extender reset. After the reset procedure, you need to do the Linksys WiFi extender setup again. 

Note: In case you have a Linksys Velop gadget and you wish to make any changes to it. Then you must go to the Linksys Velop setup portal in order to make the necessary changes. Here are some tips for those who don’t know much:

Sign Into Linksys Velop

To access your Velop mesh system as well, you need a mobile app. However, you must make sure that both your mobile device and the Linksys Velop app are running the most recent stable version. The guidelines listed below will show you how:

1. Proceed by activating your Velop nodes.
2. Verify the main node’s consistent connection to the host gateway.
3. Secure your smartphone at this time.
4. The next step is to start the Velop application.
5. Now, you must enter your Linksys Velop login credentials.
6. Click Use Gmail or Use Admin Password based on your preferences.
7. At the very end, select login.

After logging in, follow the instructions below if you wish to modify your Linksys Velop password.

Alter Linksys Velop’s Login Credentials

Anyone intelligent knows that operating a Velop system with the default admin password is never secure. If you haven’t done so, we strongly suggest you change the password for your mesh system right now. When doing these, keep in mind the following:

• First, open the Linksys Velop app on your smartphone.
• Click Login after entering your Linksys Velop login information.
• The dashboard for the Velop system will show up.
• From the menu, select Administration.
• Choose Change Velop Password and Hint after that.
• Fill in the relevant sections on the following window with the hint and the new admin password. Select the Save button next.

The steps to modify the Linksys Velop password are now finished. You must use the new admin password to log in further. It, therefore, recommends that you write down the password you just provided.

We hope after reading this post your Linksys WiFi extender setup process completes successfully.