Is the SSID of your Linksys WiFi range extender not appearing on the list of networks? Are you successfully done with Linksys extender setup via http //extender.linksys.com setup (manual method)? It seems not! Apart from improper Linksys extender setup, many reasons can force you to experience the issue.
Reasons: Linksys Extender Not Found
Considering you have become a victim of the “Linksys extender not found” or “Linksys extender SSID not appearing on the network list” issue, then it can be due to the following reasons:
- Technical glitches
- Connectivity issues between your Linksys range extender and router
- Poor internet services from the end of your ISP
- The WiFi signals of your Linksys extender were interrpted
- Bad location of Linksys extender
- You might have hid it (the SSID) to prevent it (Linksys extender) from unauthorized access
No matter whatever the reason causing the issue is, the troubleshooting hacks highlighted below will surely be helpful to you to fix it. Hence, stick to reading!
Fixed: Linksys Extender Not Found
Fix 1: Restart Your Linksys Extender
Technical glitches are one of the major reasons behind getting the issue. Thus, it is very important to get rid of them. Now, you might be thinking how, right? Well, power cycling is the best solution to keep technical glitches at bay.
To restart or power cycle your Linksys extender, here are the instructions that you need to follow:
- First things first, you need to turn off the extender and unplug it from the wall socket.
- Hold on for some time!
- Now, if you think you have given sufficient time to your Linksys extender to rest and cool down, plug it back in again and turn it on.
If you are still experiencing the same issue even after restarting or power cycling your Linksys extender, then give the next hack a shot.
Fix 2: Check the Connection
Whether you have used an Ethernet or wireless source for connecting your Linksys range extender and host router, you need to check if it (the connection) is successful or not.
How to verify the connection?
Try to pull out the Ethernet cable connecting them (Linksys extender and router). Does it come out easily? If yes, then the Ethernet connection is not successful and you have to re-establish the connection again. Try to use a new cable! There is no problem using an old one, but, you have to ensure that it (the cable) doesn’t have any sort of damage.
And, if you don’t want to connect them via Ethernet cable, then you can connect them in a wireless manner. Just ensure two things:
One: The devices (Linksys extender and router) are kept at a safe distance
Two: Your internet connection is absolutely fine
Also, if you don’t want the WiFi signals of your devices to clash, then place them at a distance. But, if you want the signals to communicate properly, then do not place them in different areas/rooms.
And, regarding internet connection, you will not get success while connecting your devices wirelessly or via a wired source if your connection is poor. Hence, get in touch with your ISP and verify that the internet speed he is providing you is blazing-fast. Bear in mind, poor internet is one of the biggest causes behind getting the issue.
Fix 3: Reset and Reconfigure Linksys Extender
Chances are your Linksys extender is not configured in a proper way. Therefore, to get the improper Linksys extender setup issue fixed, reset it and configure it again via http //extender.linksys.com setup (manually).
After reconfiguring your Linksys extender, you will have the new extended SSID. Access it on your devices and start streaming videos, playing games, shopping, etc. while chilling on your couch.
Fixing the “Linksys extender not found on the list of network list” issue will now be a piece of cake for you after implementing the hacks provided here. Anticipating that you are making the most out of your Linksys extender by accessing its SSID!
