Linksys Extender Setup

There can be many reasons why Linksys Extender not showing up in your network. For instance,

a) It is plugged in far away from the router that’s why the extender not showing.
b) Your device (mobile, laptop, tv, camera, etc) which you are trying to connect is far.
c) Walls, obstacles blocking away the signal.
d) Setup with the same SSID as your router Click Here to check Router Setup Page.

Follow the following steps when Linksys Extender not showing up in your network.

• Firstly, Unplugged the extender and bring it closer to the router.
• If still, it is not showing up in the wifi list shut down your devices and turn them back again.
• Try removing/forgetting the known wifi connections.
• If you have to cover long distances you should opt for hardwire option, you won’t lose any data speed plus you will be able to cover more distance.
• In this case, you will have to login into your Linksys Extender and then change the SSID from there.
  Note:- don’t change SSID on the router otherwise your every device will get disconnected from the router.

Ensure that the extender is within your router’s wireless range

The extender is place within the range of your Linksys router how to reset Linksys extender. Place extender it closer to the router while fixing and transfer it after a successful configuration. The signal obstructions between your router and therefore the range extender. Not placing your range extender near metal objects and any other device that reflects the signal.

Note:

The SSID Broadcast Enable / Disable feature is merely available for Linksys Wi-Fi Routers and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with Classic firmware. This specific feature is not any longer supported for routers utilizing a Linksys cloud account.

Once done, reconnect your computer and run your range extender’s Setup Wizard again.