How to Connect Linksys Extender to Xfinity WiFi Router?

• Linksys extender
• Claudia Holland
• October 26, 2023

Are you trying to connect your Linksys WiFi range extender to the Xfinity WiFi router? Trying hard, but can’t complete the connection? Not to worry! We are here for your assistance. Getting the Linksys extender setup done can be a bit tricky at times. But by taking care of a few factors, you can get through the job easily. Let us tell you how you can connect Linksys extender to Xfinity WiFi router. Even if you have any other router brand, the same steps can be followed without any doubt.

Connect Linksys Extender to Xfinity WiFi Router

The router serves as the signal provider for the WiFi range extender. So, you need to connect the extender to the router first and then it will begin extending the WiFi network to the areas with poor or no WiFi signals. This section will help you connect Linksys extender to Xfinity WiFi router or any other router that you own.

Pro Tip: If you have an old extender that was extending the WiFi network already, then you need to reset it first. The extender must be running on the factory values so that you can connect it to the host router. Use these steps to reset your Linksys WiFi extender if it has previous configuration settings running on it:

• Switch on the Linksys extender.
• Ensure that the Power LED is lit and stable.
• Use a sharp and pointed object.
• Press and hold the Reset button which will be found inside a hole.
• Release the button after about 15 seconds.
• The Linksys WiFi range extender will have the default settings restored on it.

You can now set it up or connect it with the Xfinity router.

Before you Begin:

Before you get to the Linksys extender and router connection process, we recommend you power off the Xfinity router. This will help your router restore its settings and get it ready for the setup process. This simple process omits the chances of getting stuck with the setup issues.

Without giving a second thought, toggle the Power button of the router and power it off.

Make the Connections

Grab a LAN cable now and use it to connect the extender to the router. You ought to insert one end of the cable into the Internet port of the extender and the other end into the LAN port of the Xfinity router. Now verify the connection. It shouldn’t be loose. You can now proceed ahead to the next step.

Power on the Devices

Plug in the Xfinity router to the wall outlet and turn it on from the Power button. Likewise, plug the extender and turn it on as well. Both devices should be powered up completely and receive a consistent power supply.

Access the Linksys Extender Setup Page

Get your PC connected to the Linksys WiFi extender’s network now. As it is running on the default values, you need to use the default WiFi name and password of your extender to connect to its WiFi.

Once you have connected your PC to the Linksys WiFi, you should run an interent browser on it. Choose any browser of your preference, however, be certain that it is updated to the latest version.

In the address field, type the default IP address or extender.linksys.com and Hit Enter. You will land on the Linksys extender setup page now.

Carry Out the Setup Instructions

On this window, you will see setup instructions appearing. You need to follow these instructions carefully. You will be asked to input the Xfinity router’s WiFi name and password that you wish to extend. Keep on executing the prompts and fill in the required information carefully and soon you will be done setting up your Linksys extender.

Wrap Up

We hope you are now aware of how to connect Linksys extender to Xfinity WiFi router. Now that you have set up your Linksys WiFi extender, you should relocate it to a new location that is somewhere in between the router and the area with no WiFi signals.