We
hope you are all done with the set
up of your Linksys extender! To start using the internet, you
now need to connect your WiFi device to the extended network of your
Linksys range extender. Oh, what's that? You can see internet access
on your device even after connecting it. Well, worry not! This post
is intended to help users are facing no internet issue even after
doing Linksys extender setup.
There
can be plenty of reasons behind the issue related to your WiFi not
working. Perhaps, the settings of your device are not proper.
Nonetheless, the reason for the problem may not always be so
apparent.
Have
a nudge on the below-mentioned tested yet effective tips and methods
to help you fix the 'network connects but no internet' issue on your
Linksys extender. Read on.
Get
the No Internet Issue Fixed!
Firstly,
you need to find whether the issue is related to your PC/device or
the extender itself. For that, connect a device (not the one you
previously connected) to your WiFi and check if you can access the
internet or not. If this device also reveals the same No Internet
issue, then perhaps the culprit is either your modem, WiFi router,
Linksys extender, or ISP. Just in case, if the internet is working
fine on another device, it means the problem is in your previously
used device/PC.
Once you find the
problem causing no internet issue, troubleshoot
it using the tips listed in the post below:
1.
Restart Your Devices
Most
of the time, a simple restart can fix network issues. So, first start
with the basic troubleshooting.
- Turn off all your devices (Modem, Router, Extender, and PC) and unplug them.
- Let the devices have some rest for a minute or two.
- Now, again plug in all the devices to their respective power outlets one by one.
Once
all your devices get restarted, try to access the internet to see if
the issue has been resolved or not.
- Check the Lights on Your Linksys Extender
There
can be a problem with the connection of your internet. For checking
this, ensure the lights on your WiFi devices are functioning well and
are stable. For blinking lights, check wired connections whether all
the proper or make contact with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Use Your Extender's Troubleshooter
If
all your devices are getting connected to WiFi, then the issue might
lie within your Linksys extender or computer. In the case of
extender, consider checking that you have properly installed your
device by accessing the Linksys extender login page. If
the issue is related to your computer, you can use its troubleshooter
to fix it. For that:
- Right-click on the Network icon.
- From the list appeared, select 'troubleshoot problems' option.
- Select it. Once done, your computer will automatically start finding the issue and try to resolve it.
- If the problem is not resolved, you might, at least, be informed about what the issue is.
Once
you get familiar with the problem creating no internet issue, you can
contact expert technicians for immediate assistance.
- Reset Your Linksys Extender
If
the problem is still the same and you find your head is spinning due
to it, consider resetting your extender.linksys.com to the
default factory settings. To do so, press and hold the reset button
on your Linksys extender using a pin-like device. Once done, your
Linksys WiFi range extender will reboot. Keep in mind that resetting
your Linksys WiFi range extender to the factory default settings will
erase all your customized settings. So, have a backup of your Linksys
extender settings, if you are concerned about the same.
Our
guide on how to troubleshoot the 'no internet issue' ends here. We
hope you, now, would be able to connect your client devices to the
extended network of your Linksys extender. If the problem is still
the same and you can't make your internet work from your own, you are
suggested to contact technicians who are experts in fixing Linksys
extender issues.
For
assistance, you can also shoot your query in the comments section.
Our team will try to make your internet work by fixing issues with
your Linksys WiFi range extender.
