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Set up a Linksys Router with Smart Setup Wizard

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Set up a Linksys Router with Smart Setup Wizard

Linksys WiFi smart can easily be configured either by inserting an installation CD or by router’s manual. It is also recommended to use Linksys Connect Software for Linksys smart WiFi routers. To get an appropriate answer for your question ‘Smart WiFi Setup Not Working’ follow the steps given below and make your router up and running using the smart setup wizard.

Important Note:  The Smart Setup is only supported by Linksys Smart WiFi Routers.

Benefits of Smart Setup

You don’t need a setup CD or additional software here for installation and configuration of Linksys smart WiFi router. Moreover, you will suppose to have an option so that you can directly access the router’s web-based setup page during the setup process.

NOTE:  The installation CD does not contain any setup software nor show Linksys Smart WiFi Login password. It only consists of your router’s documentation.

What are the Requirements We Need before Setting up a Linksys Router

Some smoothing requirements mentioned below supposed to be avoided during the setup process:

Browser Requirements for WiFi access and Linksys router setup:

  • Microsoft Edge.
  • Internet Explorer 8 or more than it.
  • Latest and updated version of Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Safari for Mac, iPhone or iPad.
  • Latest Adobe Flash Player.

Now, you should acquire following things for Setup:

  • Linksys Smart WiFi Router.
  • Linksys Smart WiFi Router Password.
  • Four Ethernet cables.
  • A computer with an Ethernet Port or a wireless.

Active and Reliable Internet Connection

With the help of an Ethernet cable, connect modem and the router. Note down that modem supposed to be updated by the latest firmware and Ethernet cable should be dust and cuts free.

Initiate the Smart Setup Wizard

  1. First of all, connect the external antennas with the router and after that plug it into a damage-free wall socket. After that, connect modem to the internet port of WiFi router. Once done, connect it to your secure wireless network.

Important Note: To keep problems away during the setup process, be certain to have live and good internet connection.

  1. After that, launch your web browser and in the address bar enter the default IP address of your device.

Important TIP:  If you are still experiencing issues and unable to launch the smart setup, ask Support for Extender.linksys.com from our technical executives.

  1. Now, click on the checkbox beside ‘I have read and accepted the License Terms for using this software’. After that, hit ‘Next’ to proceed further.

If you tend to set up the WiFi router manually and bypass the smart setup wizard, then look at the bottom and click on the link ‘Manual Configuration’.

Important Note: On some WiFi routers you will see a checkbox ‘I want to skip Setup and configure my router manually’.  Select this option and proceed towards ‘Next’.

Some Essentials Tips

  • In case the smart setup screen does appear, then press the reset button for 20 seconds and after that, release it.
  • If there is no internet connection, then there are chances that your internet cable is not linked or attached correctly. To resolve this issue follow the suggested troubleshooting steps on the screen and click Next.
  • In the ‘updates’ of your router window, router updates is checked by default to allow automatic updates.
  • Here, you can uncheck it to control an Auto-Update. Alternatively, you can also enable this option after you log into the router's setup page. Once done, click ‘Next’ to proceed.
  • Now, enter your network name (SSID) and password into the asked or required fields and then click on ‘Next’.

Important TIP: If you are using a wireless computer for setup, you will receive a message to connect with your home network. Connect your wireless computer to ‘new wireless settings’.

  • Next, enter the router password in ‘create a router password’ field. Once done, click Next.
  • If you see a message like your router is set up properly, then you can also Manually Configure Linksys Range Extender.
  • You will now be redirected to create a Linksys smart WiFi account page for Linksys Extender Setup and the remote access.

For Linksys WiFi Range Extender Setup, visit our website or call our tech support team.

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