The Linksys RE4100W is one of the latest dual-band wireless range extender that functions on both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz frequencies at the same period of time. You can go for Linksys RE4100W extender setup to extend your existing wireless network coverage area to eliminate the dead Wi-Fi spots.

Setting up and configuring the Linksys range extender is made easy and fast with the built-in setup program. Before initializing the actual set up, you need to understand the following details of your currently active wireless network:

• The wireless network SSID name
• Wireless network password

But somehow due to some technical or human failure, some of the users meet up with the Linksys extender setup failure. There might be many reasons behind this but majorly there are four common reasons.

1. Cannot get connected with your Linksys extender.

2. Cannot access your Linksys range extender.

3. WiFi coverage isn't meet the expectations.

4. Intermittent connection problems.

Cannot Connect with Your Linksys WiFi Range Extender

Firstly check the position of your existing router and extender device.

• For very first Linksys RE4100W extender setup, you need to place your range extender closer to your existing router. After you have done with the set up your Linksys wifi extender. Now unplug it and move it to the final position.
• To reduce the WiFi signal obstructions, try to place your both WiFi router and range extender at alternative locations.
• Try to adjust the antennas on the Linksys extender.
• Avoid placing your Linksys WiFi extender and the WiFi router near to metal objects, reflective surfaces such as mirrors or glass.
• Keep your Linksys RE4100W extender and WiFi router away from electronic gadgets.

If you are trying to connect with WiFi protected setup, wait till the WPS indicator stops blinking before trying to make it connect again with your WiFi router.

Cannot Access Your Linksys Range Extender

To access your Linksys extender, you must be properly connected with your own home network. If you currently have some sort of wireless Internet access, the issue may be that you have might have connected to a different wireless network.

To fix the Windows OS problem follow the steps:

• Right-click on the wireless icon present at the right-bottom corner of the task-bar.
• Click on the View available Wireless network. A list of the available wireless network will appear.
• Tap on your own home WiFi network name and then click on Connect.
• If you are asked for the network security key, type the password and then click on the Connect.

To fix the MAC OS, follow the steps:

• In the menu bar present at the top of the screen, click on the WiFi icon. A list of available WiFI networks will appear.
• Select the wireless network name and try to connect with it.
• If you are asked for the network security key, type the password and then click on the Connect or OK button.

Wi-Fi Coverage Does not Meet as Expected

Try to reposition your antennas after finishing up with the Linksys RE4100W extender setup. Move your WiFi extender's left antenna in the horizontal plane to extend your network. The ideal position is pointing straight down, parallel to the Linksys range extender.

Move your right antenna in a vertical position to extend your network i.e. perpendicular to the range extender. If still there is no improvement in the range extender WiFi coverage area try to reset your range extender. Visit extender.linksys.com, then login in your range extender and try to reset the configuration.

Intermittent Connection Problems

Place your range extender in the midway between your current router and the area with less or no WiFi network. Be sure that you have at least 50% of your existing WiFi signal at the point on the extender used for setup.

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