How to Connect Linksys Extender to AT&T Internet?
AT&T internet provides up to 1 GIG speed in your house. It also provides three plans for its users. In the first internet plan, you will get 500 MBPS speed, second plan will give you 700 MBPS speed and most purchased plan is of 1 GIG.
You can also connect any networking device with the AT&T internet fiber easily to expand the WiFi network. Here, we will get you through the some simple steps to connect Linksys extender to AT&T internet.
So, let’s start without wasting any more second.
AT&T Internet Connection to Extender
With the Internet fiber connection in your home, you will get speedy internet connection But you can also connect extender to the AT&T network with the help of gateway easily. Let’s see how you can do it.
- You need Ethernet cable, a gateway, and extender.
- Connect the AT&T internet fiber to the gateway.
- Then place the extender close to the gateway.
- Connect extender to the gateway using the Ethernet cable.
Then, you have to turn the Linksys WiFi range extender on by plugging it in the electric wall socket. After turning on the extender, access the interface of the Linksys extender with the help of computer.
Configure Linksys WiFi Range Extender
At first, you have to connect the computer or laptop to the extender network via LAN cable. Then, follow simple steps given down here.
- Open any of the web browser in your computer and type in the login URL extender.linksys.com or IP address 192.168.1.1.
- The web browser will take you to the interface login page where you have to enter admin credentials.
- You can find the admin credentials on the label of the extender or in the user manual.
- Type in the username and password, reach the interface page. Here, you can easily adjust the settings and networks.
The Settings of the Linksys extender can also be managed with the help of your mobile phone via Linksys app. Let’s see how you can download the Linksys app in your phone.
Manage Interface Through Mobile Phone
To manage the settings and features of the Linksys extender in your phone, just connect it to the extender networks. Then, download the app in your phone.
- Go to the Play Store in your phone.
- Search Linksys app and download it.
- Open it and enter the admin credentials.
- Reach the main dashboard and here you can manage the app.
- To do it, just tap on the Add New Device option.
You can also use the app to enable Linksys remote management and access the interface from anywhere. Now, have a look at some tips that help you to make the connection secure.
Tips
- Don’t connect the Linksys extender to the AT&T internet with any damaged cable.
- Make sure you are using updated web browser in your computer to reach the Linksys extender interface.
- Double check the admin user details to access the Linksys WiFi range extender interface page.
In Conclusion
Here, in this blog, you have learned how to connect Linksys extender to AT&T internet. We have also provided information and instructions to access the interface to configure the device. You have gone through some steps to manage the interface with the help of Linksys app. at the end of the blog you have learned some tips to make the connection error free.