Failed to Login with http//extender.linksys.com for Extender Setup

• How To Setup
• Mitchell Hope
• July 27, 2019

Trying to access your Linksys WiFi range extender web-based setup page with http//extender.linksys.com to configure your advanced settings. Somehow, if you are tackling with accessing problems in it, then this can be because of the following reasons:

• Unable to establish the connection to the device.
• Your Linksys extender is a wireless connection with your existing network but not able to detect the internet connection from your home network.

Important Note: Make sure that you have tried for Linksys wireless extender setup through the default IP address or through the network map feature on your personal desktop or laptop.

Check if Your Computer is Connected Well for Linksys Wireless Extender Setup

Make sure that you are connected with your range extender before proceeding for Linksys wireless extender setup. To check so, click on the wireless connection manager present on the taskbar of your desktop or laptop.

It will display the SSID network name. If you are not, try to connect with the range extender to move a step ahead for Linksys extender setup. Just enter the SSID network password and click on the Join or Connect button.

Once you are properly connected with your Linksys Wi-Fi range extender now you try to access http//extender.linksys.com for Linksys extender setup. You can also check the indicator light which will help you much better to identify the status of the range extender.

If somehow the problem is the same, you can consider the alternative method to fix this http//extender.linksys.com failure to access the web-based setup page.

Check the Computer Connectivity, Power-cycle with Range Extender

Sometimes, insufficient power supply doesn’t allow the Linksys range extender to work effectively. So disconnect the range extender and retry to connect the WiFi range extender to some other power source. Wait until the power LED on the range extender is ready to use.

Now as your device is having the regular power supply, so connect it with your desktop or laptop and try a ping test to check the communication between the computer and your Linksys range extender.

• To perform the ping test, firstly you need to open CMD or command prompt in your computer. Press Win key + X and then look for the Run option. Now type CMD in the search box and hit the enter key.
• A black window screen will pop up on the desktop.
• Type ping 8.8.8.8 or ping 8.8.4.4 or ping google.com and hit the Enter key.

If still your Linksys extender is not configured, then open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 and hit the Enter key. Even after a lot of trials, there is no positive result, now there is only one last but not the least option to figure out this particular situation i.e. Reset your Linksys WiFi extender.

Failed to Access the Web Page Address? Reset your Linksys Wireless Extender

Resetting your range extender will bring your wireless range extender device to the original state. Also, it removes any kind of bug or error that is acting as a barrier during hosting http//extender.linksys.com web page.

But once done with the reset process you can now reconfigure Linksys wireless extender setup and experience your WiFi network range in every corner of your residence or office premises.

To reset your Linksys extender, all you need a paper clip. With the help of paper clip, push and hold the reset button for nearly about 10-15 seconds. Once all the LED lights start blinking push out the paper clip and let the LEDs come to stable or solid-state. It will 2-3 minutes, after that you can reconfigure your Linksys device.

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