Configuring Your Linksys WiFi Device 

Would you like to get all the information on the Linksys WiFi range extender setup? If your response is yes, you should carefully read this post. In this article, we’ll outline a few simple configuration steps.

Linksys Extender Manual Setup

You must first configure an extender from settings according to these procedures after visiting the extender’s setup page.

The Following Are Necessary Before Setup:

• Put the extender in the same space as your router. This is acceptable in terms of installation time.
• Check the network at home. The system must be up and running.
• During Linksys Range extender setup, you will require a security password. Therefore, make it accessible.

Configuration Process:

• There is a link to the WiFi range extender smart wizard on the online setup page.
• Next, choose Basic Wireless Settings after choosing Wireless.
• Now you have to decide between WPS and the manual way. We recommend using the manual method, so do that.
• Put your SSID in the entry area after that.
• Then, put in the security key for your wireless internet network.
• Simply click the save button to save every setting.
• By restarting your router and extender, you may start using the advantages of a network that provides good connectivity throughout your space.
• If you’re unaware of how to manually configure a Linksys extender, go to extender.Linksys.com.

Linksys Extender Configuration Using WPS

Using WiFi Protected Setup

• The extender’s plug needs to be inserted into the power outlet first.
• Immediately press the WiFi-protected setup button on your host router.
• Push the WPS button on an extension in the next 2 to 3 minutes.
• Check both devices' signal LED lights right away.
• A green LED light shows the success of their connection on each of them.

Note: If you are using a Linksys Velop device then you must follow these steps.

Place The Velop Setup Close To The Router And Plug It In

Start by using a power cord to connect your Velop device to an electrical outlet. Connect the cable by inserting one end into the Velop device port and the other end into an electrical outlet. To get a strong signal, put your Velop device close to the router. To avoid signal interruptions, do not keep the Velop device close to electric or metallic devices. Verify that the LED on the Velop device turns on and displays an ideal sign before setting it up. Let’s move on to the next step of the procedure now.

With The Setup For Velop, Connect Your Devices

You can use your phone, laptop, or computer to connect to the Velop. The Linksys Smart WiFi app can be used to connect a mobile device. Use a functional ethernet wire, on the other hand, to connect your laptop or computer. Put one end of the cable into the ethernet port on the Velop and the other end into the port on the laptop.

Note: Interestingly, choose an Ethernet wire connection if you want strong, continuous transmissions. Because an Ethernet connection always provides a secure and reliable signal.

Utilize The Linksys Smart App To Configure Your Device

Install the Linksys WiFi smart app on your device before continuing. Search for the Linksys app on the Google Play store on an Android smartphone. On the other hand, if you have an Apple device, go to the Apple App Store and download this app. After that, use these ideas for further process.

• Open the app on your smartphone after the installation is finished.
• Make sure the Orbi app you have installed on your device is the most recent version.
• There are terms and conditions when you first launch the app.
• Following this agreement on those issues, Mark continued.
• Next, enter your email and password in the corresponding fields.
• The screen will ask you which internet connection originates from on the following page.
• Open the WiFi network list on the app and select the internet connection type you want to use.
• Choose your Velop setup network and enter the Velop password here.
• The setup is now complete after entering the password in the box and pressing enter.

Note: You may find the Velop default password at the bottom of the Velop node if you don’t already know it.

Install Linksys Velop Setup

In any case, you can choose the web-based portal if you don't want to or are unable to configure your Velop through the Linksys app. To start your Linksys device setup without an App, follow these instructions.

• Search http//extender.linksys.com in the web browser on your smartphone or computer.
• You’ll instantly redirect to the setup page by the web browser.
• Remove “Blocking HTML” from the address bar and type “Setup HTML” after that.
• The sign-in page will then show up on the screen after doing this.
• Click Sign-in after entering admin as the username and password in the form.
• Set the WiFi SSID and password after that, then choose Setup Node from the menu.
• Finally, click I’m done adding nodes to complete the process of setting up the node as the parent node.
• As a result, the Velop node configuration will be successful.

Final Takeaway

We hope that by using these setup points, you will be able to configure your Linksys device easily. In case you face any issues then contact us and also read if you are facing error in Linksys velop setup without app.