How Do I Connect WiFi Extender to Virgin Media Internet?
When a Virgin Media WiFi router combines with a range extender, the outcomes are completely outstanding. You will be able to turn WiFi dead zones into always working internet zones. If you don’t know how to connect WiFi extender to Virgin Media Internet, this blog can help. We will take an example of a Linksys range extender here.
Preparation: Connecting Virgin Media Router and Extender
To connect your range extender to the router in less effort, you are advised to take care of a few things first. Below, we have mentioned them:
- Ensure that your extender is working on the default settings. For this, perform Linksys extender reset.
- Write down the SSID and WiFi password of the Virgin media router. You will need them while connecting your devices manually.
How to Connect WiFi Extender to Virgin Media Internet?
There are two ways using which you can connect the Linksys range extender to Virgin media router. The first methods use the WPS button whereas the second method requires accessing the local interface of the extender on a web browser. Refer to the below given sections to understand both the methods and use any of them conveniently.
1) Connection via WPS
To connect your extender to the Virgin Media router through WPS, it is recommended that you press the WPS button on your Virgin router first and then on the extender. However, the buttons must be pressed within an interval of 2 minutes. Also, ensure to press button for 2-3 seconds only. You should use the manual method if your router does not have a WPS button.
2) Connection through Web Browser
Below are the steps that you must follow to ensure a stable connection between the Linksys range extender and the main router i.e. Virgin media router.
- Ensure to plug your extender into a room where Virgin Media router is placed.
- Reboot the Virgin router now and switch on the extender after that.
- When the Power light blinks orange, open the WiFi settings menu on your laptop or PC.
- Find the network named – Linksys extender setup – xxx.
- Connect to the network using the WiFi password mentioned on the extender’s sticker.
- You will get redirected to the Setup window.
- If the Setup wizard does not show up, go to extender.linksys.com on an updated web browser.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions of using the extender.
- Thereafter, log in using the default admin details if the wizard prompts you for that.
- The default admin username and password can be found either in the user manual or on the product label.
- The next window will scan for the networks.
- Here, locate the network that belongs to your Virgin Media router.
- Enter the network key and select Next/Connect.
- Set up an admin password for the range extender.
- Give a new SSID and password to the Linksys extender.
- Customize other settings and save them.
- The setup will be completed and the wizard will guide you to place the extender.
In Conclusion
To connect WiFi extender to Virgin Media router, all you need is a working internet connection and WiFi details of the router for the manual method. Apart from this, connecting devices will become pretty easy when you have placed them closer. Additionally, you should keep them in an interference-free area.