How to Connect Linksys Extender to Motorola Router?

• How To Setup, WiFi Extender
• Claudia Holland
• September 19, 2024

The Linksys brand provides many networking devices to the users, in which extender also included. It helps router to extend the reach of the signal in your house. There are many Linksys extender models in the market, but all the extenders setup are common, here are instructions.

Connect Linksys Extender to Motorola Router

Plug the extender in to the power outlet and turn it on. Then, turn on the Motorola router connected to your modem or ISP server. Press the WPS button on the WiFi router first. Within two minutes press the WiFi extender WPS button.

Now, it is time to start the configuration of the extender, which you can learn from below instructions.

Configure Linksys WiFi Extender

There are two different methods to configure the Linksys WiFi extender;

Via Linksys App

If you have iPhone (Apple) device;

• Connect your iPhone to the extender network through the SSID details.
• Go in to the App Store app in your device and search for Linksys app.
• To download the app, just tap on the Get button and install the app.

If you have Smartphone (Android);

• Connect your smartphone to the extender network through the SSID details.
• Go in to the Play Store app in your device and search for Linksys app.
• To download the app, just tap on the Install button and install the app.

To log in to the Linksys app;

• Now, open the app and here you have to enter your Email ID and password.
• If you don’t have any Linksys account, then, create the account by taping Sign Up button.
• Enter your Email ID, name, password and confirm password to create the account.
• You will log in to the Linksys app.

Here, you can adjust all the settings and networks of the extender

Via Extender.linksys.com

• Connect the computer/laptop to the extender network via LAN cable or SSID.
• You have to search the URL extender.linksys.com in the web browser to reach the login page of interface.
• On this login page, you have to enter the username and password, which you can find on the label or in the user manual of extender.
• Just enter the credentials and access interface, where you can manage or configure the Linksys WiFi extender.

Now, you should know how to troubleshoot any technical issues, if you are facing any;

Troubleshooting Tips

Reboot Extender

There are two simple methods that you can use to reboot the Linksys extender;

• Press the power On/Off button on the device twice/two times
• Plug out the extender power adapter from wall socket and plug it in again.

Reset Extender

To Linksys extender reset process, you have to follow some of the steps provided below;

• Use sharp object, press and hold Reset button for about 5 seconds.
• Release the button and the reset process will start.

Conclusion

Here, you have learned about how to connect Linksys WiFi extender to Motorola router with the help of simple instructions.