How to Connect WiFi Extender to Frontier Router?

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• Claudia Holland
• March 29, 2024

Everyone wants an unmatchable WiFi speed? Due to this fact, people connect their WiFi routers and WiFi extenders. Given that, different types of WiFi extenders and routers distributed by different companies are available in the market these days. In this blog, we are going to put some light on the process to connect WiFi extender to Frontier router. Before starting, we want to tell you that we have used a Linksys WiFi extender as reference. You can use these steps to connect your extender. However, there will be slight difference in the default values. Keep reading.

Preparation: Before You Connect WiFi Extender to Frontier Router

You will have to go through the Linksys extender reset process before you attempt to connect the extender with Frontier router. Apart from this, you must take note of the SSID and password of the router. Refer to the table given below to know how to complete these processes.

As your extender is now running on the factory default settings and you’ve also noted the SSID and password of the Frontier router, we can head over to process of connecting both devices. Read the next section.

Steps to Connect WiFi Extender to Frontier Router

You will have to access the extender.linksys.com URL in order to connect your extender to the Frontier router. Therefore, gain access to an upgraded web browser. Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge will work better. Here’s how to proceed further with the connection process.

• Get your hands on a damage-free Ethernet cable.
• Find the Internet port on your Linksys WiFi extender and insert one end of the Ethernet cable there.
• The other end of the Ethernet cable must go into the LAN port of your Frontier router.
• Time to power up your devices!
• Start with the Frontier router.
• Avoid switching on your Linksys extender if the power light on the Frontier router is not stable.
• Now, switch on the computer and connect it to the Linksys extender network.
• The default network name is mentioned in the user manual of the extender.
• You can also check the default WiFi password there.
• After you’re done connecting the PC and Linksys extender, load Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
• Type the login address there and you will see the Terms and Conditions page.
• Accept all terms and click Launch Setup.
• You will now be prompted to choose the network name that you wish to extend.
• From the available list, choose the SSID that your Frontier router broadcasts.
• Enter the WiFi password.
• Create new SSID and password for your Linksys extender.

• Give the admin password to your Linksys WiFi extender.
• Reconnect the extender and PC using the updated WiFi details.
• Let the extender check for firmware updates.
• If a new firmware is available, wait for 5-10 minutes till it gets installed on your extender.
• Review the final settings.
• Relocate the extender as per the guidelines appearing on the computer’s screen.

This is how you can connect WiFi extender to Frontier router using the web-based management panel of the Linksys extender. You are suggested to place your extender in a well-ventilated room after the setup process. Also, go through the Linksys extender password change process at least once in 3 months. It will keep unauthorized users away.

Connect WiFi Extender to Frontier Router via WPS

If you own a WiFi router that supports the WPS configuration, you can go for the WPS approach to connect your devices. To make things happen, you are supposed to place the Linksys extender and Frontier router in the same room. After that, power them up and press their respective WPS buttons within a time frame of 2 minutes. Very soon, your extender will start extending the network of your Frontier router.

The Final Words

We are now about to wrap up the guide that explained the steps to connect WiFi extender to Frontier router. Here, you got to know about 2 methods that can help you do the task. You also came to know that the connection process is not possible if the extender is working on the customized settings. Therefore, you need to reset it first. Also, ensure that your router is not placed very close to the router. Else, their signals will get involved in a clash.