How You Can Connect Linksys Extender to Xfinity WiFi Router?

WiFi range extenders are one of the signal boosters that help your router range to reach WiFi dead zones in your house. Linksys is a well-known brand that provides WiFi networking device like routers, modems, smart router, and extenders.

There are easy instructions that help you to make a strong connection between extender and WiFi router. Here, you will go through a tour of filled with simple steps that help you to connect Linksys extender to Xfinity router.

Basically, it is Linksys WiFi extender setup, which includes hardware connection with router, log in to the Linksys interface to adjust its settings, and some troubleshooting tips at the end of the blog post.

Connect Linksys Extender to Xfinity

In this part of the blog, you will go through simple steps, which help you to connect the Linksys extender to the router physically or wirelessly using WPS button.

Using Ethernet Cable

• By using the Ethernet cable, there are very low chances of technical error.
• So, just place the extender close to the router, it must be an optimal location.
• Connect the cable to the extender WAN port and LAN port of the WiFi router.
• Then, turn on the range extender by plugging it in a wall socket close to the router and press power button.

Using WPS Option

• To connect through the WPS option, you have to the turn the Xfinity extender on by plugging it in wall socket.
• Then, find and hit the router and extender WPS button to connect them together automatically.

After the connection, it is time to access the Linksys wireless extender device interface with the help of your computer.

Access Linksys Interface to Complete Link with Xfinity

The setup is incomplete, to complete the Linksys setup by accessing the extender interface with the help of the computer.

• The first step to access interface is connecting the computer with the range extender via LAN cable.
• After the connection, go to the web browser and search extender login URL extender.linksys.com or the IP address 192.168.1.1.
• The search will take you to the interface login page, where you must type in the username and password.
• The credentials (username and password) will be found in the user manual of the Linksys range extender.
• Click on the Next button and you will reach to the interface dashboard, where you can easily manage the settings and update the networks.

After setting it up with the Xfinity router, you will see Linksys extender blinking lights. Now, Updating the extender firmware, changing admin credentials, and enabling various features are easy tasks to complete with the help of interface dashboard.

Let’s see some troubleshooting tips to make the connection of router with the extender secure and error free.

Troubleshooting Tips

Choose Optimal Spot

The location is one of the important parts to establish a strong connection in your house. To choose an optimal spot, you must check that there are no electronic devices near to the router or extender in your house. These electronic devices are biggest reason of signal interruption.

Don’t Use Damaged Cable

You can also connect Linksys extender to Xfinity router by using the Ethernet cable. So, if you chose to link device with cable, then you must use Ethernet cable, which is in good condition. If you found any cut or damage on the cable, then replace it with a new one.

Plug Extender Near to Router

You should also plug your range extender near to the router, so that extender could connect with the router easily through wireless mode.

Never Use Outdated Browser

If you are using an outdated version of the web browser to log in to the extender interface, then you will face troubles related to extender interface. To start update, go to the browser settings, then click on the About option, and select the Update button.

Reboot If Problem is Big

Problem can occur even the big ones like router is connected but extender is not receiving internet, or extender is keep disconnecting. To dispel these issues, you can reboot the device by plugging it ut from the wall socket and plug it again to restart it.

The Last Note

From this blog post, you have learned to connect Linksys extender to Xfinity home router with the help of simple instructions. This setup consist of section like how to extender to router physically, how to access the Linksys range extender interface, and troubleshooting tips. By following every step written here, you will be able to establish strong connection between network devices.