Connecting a WiFi extender to Linksys router does not actually require much effort. You can do it either with the help of the WPS method or via the web GUI of your extender. If you want to perform Netgear extender setup with the Linksys router, then the option of using the Nighthawk app is also available. Let us find out how these methods can be used to connect Netgear and Linksys devices.
Steps to Connect WiFi Extender to Linksys Router
Let us start discussing the connection process with the WPS method first. Know that irrespective of the method you are using to connect WiFi extender to Linksys router, you need to place your devices in the same room. After doing that, switch on your main router and then your Netgear WiFi range extender. Once done, walk through the below-given sections to learn about the complete process.
1. Connection via the WPS Method
Here are the steps that you must follow to connect your WiFi extender and Linksys router with the help of the WPS method:
- Ensure that your Netgear range extender as well as the Linksys router is receiving adequate electricity.
- Locate the WPS button on the extender and press it carefully for 3-5 seconds.
- Thereafter, you need to the press the Linksys router’s WPS button for the same time period within a gap of 2 minutes.
- If your Netgear router supports dual-band frequency, repeat the previous 2 steps again.
- Your devices would have connected successfully.
Note: You will need the SSID and WiFi password of your Linksys router to connect it to a Netgear range extender using the Nighthawk app or the web GUI. So, take notes.
2. Connection via Nighthawk App
Before you start following the given steps, you are suggested to download the Nighthawk app on your mobile phone. Here’s how to connect your devices via app:
- First of all, join the network named Netgear_EXT on your mobile phone. The WiFi password is given on the extender’s label.
- Launch the Nighthawk app.
- The app will prompt you to create MyNetgear account.
- Create your account using email ID and password.
- Follow the instructions appearing on the screen to complete the connection between your Linksys router and the Netgear WiFi extender.
3. Connection via Web GUI
If you want to connect your devices using the web GUI, this section can help. After ensuring stable power supply to your Netgear extender and the Linksys router:
- Switch on your computer and connect it to Netgear_EXT.
- Open a web browser and go to mywifiext.net or mywifiext.local.
- You will be asked to accept terms and conditions of using your Netgear extender with Linksys WiFi router.
- As soon as your Netgear extender scans for the available networks, you should choose the Linksys router SSID and input the WiFi password.
- Save the changes and walk through the prompts appearing on the screen.
- Register your extender on your Netgear account.
This is how you can connect your devices using three methods. This is to inform you that you will have to relocate your extender after that. Just make sure that you place it in 8-10 ft of your router.
The Conclusion
Our guide disclosing how to connect WiFi extender to Linksys router ends here. Hopefully, you will be able to complete the connection process with the help of given information. In case you fail, reset the extender and set it up again.
