Linksys is an American company, which majorly produces routers and extenders. The process of setup is very easy for their router and extender. Linksys RE10000 setup are easiest as compare to the others. After the setup, you might also have some bugs or glitches and that might be fixed in the updates. To make the Linksys WiFi Range Extender firmware update here are the steps.
Linksys WiFi Range Extender Firmware Update
The firmware update is important to have the access to new features. This can be done in these easy steps which are as follows:
- Connect your router to Linksys WiFi Range Extender. The connection is shown by the LED light on your router.
- Connect your mobile phone or computer to you extender WiFi network.
- Open your browser on the device, which also connected to the extender.
- In your search bar type extender.linksys.com, and click on Enter.
- Or you can use the IP address to open the website, which is 192.168.1.1.
- Enter your username and password. Your password would be mentioned on the label of the extender’s box. Then click on login.
- On the interface, click on the firmware upgrade under the administration tab.
- Click on the update now button to start the updating process
- After the process click on the Install button.
While you are doing the firmware do not close your mobile or switch the site on your computer. It might stop the updating process. When the extender is done your extender will also restart, carefully check the new updates. Sometimes many users have the same kind of problems while setting up or logging into the extender.
Troubleshooting Tips
So here we have some of the problems listed with their solutions.
Having Problem in Connecting to Linksys Extender
The main reason for this problem is the placement is of the router and the extender which might be too far.
Solution;
So place the Linksys WiFi Range Extender and router in the same room without any obstacles such as walls, metal items and even the reflective objects such as mirrors or glasses. Do not keep them near any electronic objects. Unplug your range extender and plug in once. And restart your extender.
Linksys WiFi Range Extender Login not Working
This problem could occur if you not entering the correct URL which is extender.linksys.com. If the website is not correct the browser might take you to a fake website. The fake website might ask money for your personal.
Solution
Check that your computer or mobile phone is also connected to the range extender. To find that if the extension is connected check the LED light for it. Update your browser if the browser is not updated. Clear the cookies and also cache of the web browser.
Resetting Your Linksys Extender
Sometimes by chance we turn on some kind of settings, which we don’t need or needed earlier. To stop that setting you might need to do the reset as we are not able to figure out how to do turn off the setting. The reset can be done by this easy which is:
- Figure out where is the reset button on the extender.
- Press the button for at least 10 seconds.
- Then connect your extender to the router. The connection is shown by a solid green light.
- Then connect your extender to your mobile or computer.
The conclusion
Hence by following these easy steps you will be to update your firmware. By keeping the troubleshooting tips in your mind you won’t have any kind of issue while setting up logging in your extender.
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