Many Linksys users approach us for having a solution to the problem that why they can’t access the Linksys WiFi extender login page. Recognizing the rise in queries, we have planned to come up with this post to help all Linksys users in one go. Here is the breakdown of tips explaining how to fix the Linksys extender login issue in a matter of minutes.
Fixed: Unable to Access Linksys Extender Login Page
There could be various possible reasons that can drag you to Linksys extender login issues. Check the fixes given below and get rid of the issue in a jiffy.
Basic Fixes
1. Restart Your Linksys
This might seem quite too obvious, but the basic thing you should do is restart your Linksys. Restarting your device gives the operating system a chance to refersh things up and try again if it is not recognizing the network or getting you the error message while logging in to the device.
2. Power Cycle Your Network
The next troubleshooting step is to power cycle your network. In order to power cycle your Linksys network, all you have to do is:
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Shut down or turn off all devices that are connected to your network.
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Wait for a few minutes.
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Now, turn on your router first and allow it to boot up properly.
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After that, power on your Linksys extender.
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Turn on all your wireless and wired devices connected to your WiFi network.
Once done with the power cycling, try again to perform the Linksys extender login using the linksys.extender.com web address.
3. Update Your Web Browser
You may be encountering the log in issue with your Linksys due to the use of an outdated web browser. Hence, update your internet browser as well as delete cache and cookies from it before the next time you try logging in to your extender.
Are you still can’t access the login page of your Linksys extender. Still, things are not going to bring you success. Well, worry not! Check the advanced troubleshooting tips to get the issue fixed.
Advanced Fixes
1. Update Your Linksys Firmware
You may be seeing a login error due to outdated firmware that doesn’t match the latest wireless standards. Therefore, check the firmware version on your Linksys.
If it is outdated, download and install the most recent version of firmware on your Linksys. You might be thinking that how it is possible to update the firmware of Linksys when the login page is not accessible. Well, try making things happen with the use of the Linksys app. Perhaps, you get success.
Note: You need to update the firmware of your extender keeping its model number into consideration. A bad firmware can hamper the overall working of your Linksys and could make it non-working for now and ever.
2. Try a Different Ethernet Cable
Whether you are performing Linksys extender setup or router setup, you need to connect your devices via an Ethernet cable. Just in case you have an extra Ethernet cable, replace it with the one that is currently plugged into your devices and see if it makes a difference.
Wires can also be damaged over time. So, ensure that the cable currently in use is not worn out from any point.
3. Reset Your Linksys
Tried everything but no results? Well, it’s time to reset your Linksys to the default factory settings. It could be the fix you need to rectify login issues once and for all.
This is quite a big step to take because it will restore your Linksys the way it was when you first unpacked it, wiping the slate clean. The Linksys reset process will delete your password and assign a default one. Here’s how to factory reset your Linksys:
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Turn on your device.
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Press and hold the Reset button on it.
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Done! Now, you need to set up your Linksys again.
Verdict
These all are the ways using which you can fix the Linksys extender login issue. We hope that you will now get success with the login process of your range extender. Let us know in the comments whether the tips listed in the post helped you out or not. Your feedback is awaited.
