How to Connect Linksys RE4100W to Netgear R7500 Router?

Linksys extender use to connect with any router brand and provides fastest internet services and coverage in home.

It is easy to monitor, and simple to configure. Here, you will get to know about how to connect Linksys RE4100W extender to Netgear R7500 router and complete the Linksys extender setup.

Connect Linksys Extender to Netgear Router

You will just find the extender device and a user manual in the content box. There are two ways that you can use to connect Linksys RE4100W extender to Netgear R7500 router; one is majorly use WPS method and other is with cable.

Connection via Ethernet Cable

You have to purchase a new Ethernet cable to establish the connection between the router and extender.

• Plug the extender close to the router.
• Use the Ethernet cable and insert the extender port.
• Insert the other end to the router LAN port.
• After that find the power button and press it to turn extender on.

Connection via WPS Method

To connect without using any cable, you have to turn the extender on by plugging it to a good condition electric wall socket.

• Find the router WPS button and press it once.
• Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on extender.
• The router and extender will connect with each other automatically.

After connecting the Linksys RE4100W range extender to Netgear R7500 router physically, you have to configure the extender settings. But first, you have to check that the router is fully configured or not.

Check Configuration of Netgear R7500 Router

To check that the router is configured or not, you have to access the Netgear interface window using your computer.

• Connect router to computer with LAN cable.
• Enter the routerlogin.net URL in web browser and search.
• You will reach to the interface login page.
• Provide username and password here and access the interface.
• Check all the settings adjusted correct.

After confirming that, you have to starts configuring the range extender by following steps given down here.

Configure Linksys RE4100W Range Extender

• To start the configuration you have to connect the computer to the range extender network.
• Select updated web browser and enter the interface URL linksys.extender.com and search.
• You will reach to the Linksys extender login page, where you will be ask for admin credentials.

• The credentials will be found on the extender label or in the user manual.
• Enter credentials and click on the Log In button on the screen, you will get to the interface window.

Now, you can easily adjust the settings like frequency, WiFi password, and WiFi admin credentials.

Connect Your Phone to Linksys RE4100W Network

Now, simply connect your internet devices to the Linksys extender network by following some instructions;

• Go to the Phone Wi-Fi Settings.
• Scan for the Linksys extender network name.
• Select network and enter password.
• Connect to the network and use the internet services.

The Conclusion

Here, you have learned about how to connect Linksys RE4100W extender to Netgear R7500 router. We have shared how to configure both the networking devices using some instructions.