A Linksys WiFi range extender is a device that allows you to repeat the live and active internet signal of any access point (AP) or the router to provide the uninterrupted internet connectivity to hard areas through a secure and reliable wireless connection.
This article will perfectly guide you on how to access the Linksys extender login page of your Linksys range extender. Let us begin.
For a non-configured Linksys range extender
First of all, you need to plug a computer or laptop into the Linksys extender's ethernet port.
Follow these simple and handy steps to access the setup page of your Linksys WiFi extender for the following:
You just purchased the Linksys extender and it is not set up and configured yet.
You have reset your Linksys device and wish to install and set it up manually.
Your Linksys extender is configured properly but not connecting to your main wireless router.
Step 1:
Plug your smart Linksys WiFi range extender into a power outlet and wait for a few minutes for the indicator lights on it to become stable.
Step 2:
Connect your laptop or computer to the ethernet port of your Linksys extender via Ethernet cable.
Step 3:
Head towards your internet browser and type extender.linksys com in the address bar. It is recommended – do not type the mentioned URL in the search bar.
Step 4:
You will be prompt for login details. Click on 'OK' or the 'Login' button once you have filled the login credentials (username and password) correctly.
Now, you can easily access the web-based setup page of your Linksys extender.
For an already configured Linksys range extender
As a matter of fact, for a configured extender, you must have the IP address of your Linksys device so that you can easily access its web-based setup page without any issue.
For Windows 10
Open a computer or laptop.
Hit the start button on your keyboard or your device's home screen.
Select 'Network' (without quotes).
Right-click on the Linksys range extender option and after that, select 'view device web page'.
Now, you will be redirected to the web-based setup page of your Linksys extender.
Enter the admin details and tick on OK or Log In.
And that's it. In this simple way do can easily access the linksys setup extender page of your smart device.
Windows 8/8.1
Click on the Charms (menu) bar.
After that, on the top-right corner of your home screen, hit on search.
Now, type 'network' (without quotes) into the search bar and hit on the 'network' button.
Right-click on the model number of your range extender (e.g., RE1000).
Hit on 'properties' and note down the IP address of your Linksys WiFi range extender as well.
Do not just memorize it. Chances are you will forget. To access 192.168.1.1 login and setup page, you must have a valid and correct IP address of your range extender handy with you.
Load up a relevant internet browser and type 192.168.1.1 into the URL bar field. Please do not enter the mentioned IP address into the browser's search bar.
When prompt, enter default or personalized valid and correct login details.
Click on OK or Log In once done.
Fab! You are now able to access the setup page of your Linksys extender without any issue.
Windows 7/ Vista
Hit the pearl button.
Type 'Windows Explorer' (without quotes) into the search bar.
Then, from the search result, click on the 'Window Explorer' app.
Hit on 'Network'.
Right-click on your range extender's model number.
Click on 'Properties' – write down the IP address of your range extender – launch an internet browser and enter the IP address into the URL bar.
Enter username and password and after that, you will be able to access the Linksys extender login and setup page.
Windows XP
Hit the 'Start' button.
Then hit on 'My Network Places'.
Right-click your range extender’s - click on 'Properties'- note down your range extender’s IP address – pull up a browser and type the Linksys extender’s IP address in the URL/address bar.
Enter the login credentials and click on Log In or OK.
Mac OS X
Load-up the Safari browser.
Hit the Bookmarks tab.
Select Bonjour.
Search for your range extender and double-click on it.
Enter the login details and after that, you will be able to access the Linksys smart WiFi setup page.
In case you are uanble to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys WiFi range extender, call our certified experts now at toll-free number 1-866-808-4180.