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Using a Linksys WAG200G as an Access Point or Range Extender

William Loe7925 02-Mar-2019

Linksys WiFi range extender is well known for boosting the range of existing wireless signals incoming from the existing networking router. So, if you have a big house or huge workplace then your existing router may not be able to fill the entire area with high speed of internet As a result, WiFi cannot be accessed in everywhere. Dead zones and blind spots are such areas where you get no WiFi connectivity. The best solution to get rid of this problem permanently is to install and setup Extender Linksys.

If you are searching for how to setup a Linksys range extender, then you have to:

Grab a computer or a laptop (any).

Connect it with your Linksys device with an Ethernet cable.

Launch a web browser.

Type http://extender.linksys.com into the address bar field.

Fill in the default username and password into the required fields of the displayed page.

Note: Your extender must be connected with the main router physically and properly to make Linksys extender setup process a success. For this, you have to dial a toll-free number 1-844-726-2255.

Moreover, to know about Linksys router WPS button and Linksys cloud account we insist you have a look below.

Linksys Router WPS Button

Well, the Linksys router WPS button makes it very easy to connect the Linksys wireless range extender. WPS means WiFi Protected Setup. You just have to push the WPS button and make a strong and reliable connection between the Linksys extender and main WiFi router. After that, you can set up your Linksys wireless range extender and access the Linksys extender login page without any hassle.

Linksys Cloud Account

Linksys cloud account is actually meant to manage and access all the configurations of your existing Linksys WiFi Router from any remote location easily without any issue. Moreover, if you own a smart Linksys WiFi router and wish to connect the Linksys extender with it in order to access Linksys range extender login page, then you have to make sure that you have a valid Cloud Account. After creating the cloud account, active and associate it with your main WiFi router.

Note: If you need any help, then it is suggested do not wait more and straight-away call our certified technicians and ask for immediate assistance.

Now, coming back on how to use a Linksys WAG200G as a wireless repeater (extender) or access point, in this post, we will share some valuable and easy steps with you.

Plug in your router into your computer or laptop.

Open an internet browser and go to Extender.linksys. Once done, hit on log in.

Change your settings

Firstly, you have to change the first drop down box to Bridge Mode Only.

Secondly, in the Network Setup menu, change the Router IP address to 192.168.1.2 or something similar.

Thirdly, change the Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) to "DHCP Relay" (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ) and the IP (Internet Protocol) to your new router's IP address.

The router page will be displayed.

Unplug the Linksys WAG200G from your computer or laptop (anyone you are using) and plug it into the new WiFi router. 

Fab! You now have a new wireless range extender/access point.

Note: The default SSID (network name) would be "Linksys." So, it is recommended that you change it as soon as possible similar to your new WiFi router. In addition, you can also change the channel number similar to your new router.

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