Can I Connect Linksys Extender to Netgear Router?

Extenders are simple devices to connect in your house, just link it with your router and it will start to extend the internet services in your home.

All the Linksys extenders setup are same, even it is same with the Linksys RE6400 setup in your home.

Check Netgear Router Configure or Not

1. You have to connect the computer to the router network with the help of LAN cable or SSID.
2. You must use the updated web browser to reach to the router interface login page.
3. Enter the URL routerlogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.
4. You will get to the login page, where you have to enter the username and password.
5. Click on the Log In button and you will get access to the interface window, where you can check the router is configured or not.

After checking all the settings, you can start to connect your Linksys extender to the router different methods.

Connect Linksys Extender to Netgear Router

There are two methods that you can use to connect the router to the extender, which are via WPS button (most used) or via Ethernet cable.

Via WPS

1. Connect the extender to the power by plugging it in the wall socket.
2. Press the router WPS button and press the same button on the extender within 2 minutes.

Via Ethernet

1. Connect one end of the cable to the home router LAN port.
2. Connect other end of the cable to the Linksys extender port.
3. Turn on the router and extender by plugging it in the power outlet.

Now, you can start the configuration process with the help of the below given steps;

Configure Linksys Extender and Finish Setup

3. After connecting physically, you have to configure it with the help of your computer.
4. You must use the updated web browser to reach to the router interface login page.
5. Enter the URL extender.linksys.com IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and search it by pressing Enter button.
6. You will get to the login page, where you have to enter the username and password, which are given in user manual.
7. Log in to the interface and configure or adjust the settings.

Now, you should also know about how to troubleshoot any technical problems related to the connection and setup.

Troubleshooting Tips and Solutions

Restart Device

You can try rebooting the router to dispel the Linksys extender not connects to internet problem. To reboot, you just have to follow simple steps;

• Find power button on router.
• Press it twice/two times.

Or

• Plug out the extender from power outlet.
• Plug in the extender to outlet.

Reset Device

If all the above given troubleshooting tips are not working, then you can use reset process. Below are some instructions to reset;

1. Find and long press the RESET button.
2. It is the pinhole button, so use pin or any sharp object.

By resetting, all the exdender adjusting settings and networks will be cleared and you have to setup the Linksys extender again.

You can also do it with your phone via Linksys app;

1. You have to download Linksys app in your phone.
2. Use App store for iPhones and use Play Store for Smartphones.

1. Open the app and log in to the account using Email ID and password.
2. You will access the app and here you have to scan and select the Linksys extender.

If you don’t have any account then you can Sign Up using Email ID, name and creating password.

3. Then, you can Login and configure its settings.

The End Conclusion

Here, you have learned about how to connect your Linksys extender to the Netgear router and how to troubleshooting any issue.

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