A Quick Guide to Do Linksys Bridge Mode Setup

• Linksys bridge mode
• Mitchell Hope
• July 27, 2022

By default, the Bridge mode on your Linksys router is disabled. But, enabling it is pretty easy. However, before you enable Linksys bridge mode, we would recommend you first learn about it. Usually, enabling the Linksys bridge mode means you get to use two different routers simultaneously.

Before we dig into the matter, you should know that bridge mode disables traditional Network Access Translation (NAT). However, you get additional port access for your devices. Let’s move further to know the basic requirements for the process. Read on.

Linksys Bridge Mode Requirements

The commencement of the Linksys bridge mode can only happen if you have the following things.

1. You must have a main router. In many cases, the router or modem given out by the Internet Service Provider serves as the main router.
2. Internet connection.
3. To connect the routers, you must have two to three Ethernet cables.
4. You also need to have a Linksys router with Bridge mode compatibility.

The question arises – why you should activate the Linksys bridge mode function? What are the reasons compelling you to do so? Is it going to deliver some different results? Let’s explore the answers in points given below.

Why do Linksys Bridge Mode Setup?

People usually enable this mode for different reasons. A few of them are given below.

1. When you have two different routers, to share the network between two different routers, you can enable this mode.
2. To set the Linksys router as an access point.
3. You can enable this mode if you wish to stay connected to the ISP router for better internet connectivity.
4. Furthermore, to get rid of third-party devices to function with your router, Linksys Bridge mode activation can help.

We now have the basic requirements along with the reasons for the activation of this mode. Let us now learn about the right process to enable it. Keep reading.

Linksys Bridge Mode Setup Process

Turn on Router

Choose a perfectly working wall switch to power on your Linksys router. Make sure you avoid even a single chance of fluctuation. Otherwise, your connected devices can easily get damaged. The power adapter of your router should fit tightly into the switchboard.

If the device fails to turn on, don’t forget to hit the start switch on your router. If needed, you should change the chosen wall socket.

Access Default IP

Open a computer/laptop for the second step of activating Linksys Bridge mode. Launch an internet browser and move your mouse cursor to the address bar. Click on the given fields to enter the default IP address. Make sure you minimize the errors while entering the IP.

Furthermore, you must ensure that the chosen web browser is updated and compatible with your browser. These are crucial to avoid any further issues.

Perform Router Login

For router login, you will need a username and password. Moreover, the need to avoid mistakes while entering the login credentials is high. So, turn off the Caps Lock key when you enter the login details. Make sure you type in the correct username and passphrase.

After that, if you want, you can enable ‘remember my credentials’. Hit the OK button to do the login.

Enable Bridge Mode

When you get access to the Linksys extender setup wizard, move to the Setup window. You get access to the Linksys Bridge Mode option under the Setup option. When you enable it, you get the following options under the Network Setup heading.

• Internet IPv4 Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Getaway
• Device Name

You should enter the required details before moving further.

Connect Two Routers

Get hold of the Ethernet cable that you have. It will be used to connect the main router to the Linksys Bridge mode router. Make sure the cable used is not loose on both ends. Otherwise, you can’t get the most out of the Linksys Bridge mode setup.

Conclusion

As you can see, enabling Linksys Bridge mode is easy. You can get through the process mentioned above. Therefore, you must keep every little detail in check to strengthen the connections during the bridge mode setup.

After the setup, you get access to a strong wireless network. Hence, you can access the network for a perfect internet experience. In case you need additional help, don’t hesitate to contact our technical experts.