Can’t Connect to Linksys WiFi Since It’s Not Listed in Networks

If you are trying to connect with your home Linksys WiFi, but you can’t do it because of WiFi SSID is not in the list. In this situation, you can get help from here. We will provide simple solutions to apply and dispel the problem. Then you can easily connect with your Linksys Wireless network. At first, let’s take a look at reason why you can’t connect to Linksys WiFi since it’s not listed in available network.

Reasons:

• Router or extender not getting enough power or not getting any.
• Router or extender is far away from your internet device.
• There can be an issue with your internet device which you want to connect with WiFi.
• Frequency bands are not selected according to the area of your house.
• Outdated firmware version.

Now, learn how to fix the can’t connect to Linksys WiFi since it’s not listed in available network in internet device;

Solutions: SSID Not Broadcasting

There are many solutions that you can use to dispel this unable to connect to a wireless network easily, take a close look:

1. Ensure Power

Make sure that your device is connected to a good condition power outlet in your house. If it damaged, then change your WiFi location or fix the wall socket.

2. Refresh WiFi Network

If you are still facing the SSID not showing problem, then you can solve it by refreshing the WiFi network. To do that, you just have to turn the device off and turn it on once.

3. Move Close to WiFi

Trying to connect with WiFi from a distance can also trouble you with same mentioned problem. So come close to the WiFi or inside the reach of the WiFi range and then find the SSID name in your device.

4. Reset Wireless Settings

You can set the Wireless Setting by accessing the router or extender interface. If you have Linksys router then use Linksyssmartwifi.com and if you are have extender then use extender.linksys.com. On the interface window, find and open the Wireless Settings. Here, you can easily set the settings.

5. Set Channels Accordingly

It can happen that you have set wrong WiFi frequency band according to your house. Access the WiFi interface> go to Wireless Settings> choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz accordingly.

6. Update Firmware

Outdated Firmware can also trouble you, so update the firmware version of the WiFi. You can easily update from the interface GUI as well as Linksys app in your phone.

At the end, if you can’t find any solution working then you can hard reset your device by pressing and holding the RESET pinhole button about 10 seconds. You can do it with the help of a sharp object or pen or pin.

End Words

Here, you have seen and learned about reasons why Wi-Fi not on the list of your internet device. We have also provided solutions to fix this ‘can’t connect to Linksys WiFi since it’s not listed in available networks’ problem.