Linksys RE9000 WiFi range extender is one of the excellent choices for users who prefer to have access to blazing-fast internet connectivity all over the house. But, sometimes, the extender can give some technical issues, and “Linksys RE9000 extender not connecting to router” is among them. If you are also facing the same issue and want to fix it without performing Linksys extender reset, then you must walk through this piece of writing once.
Here, we have penned down the topmost fixes following which you can troubleshoot the issue in the blink of an eye. Let’s get started!
Fixed: Linksys RE9000 Not Connecting to Router
Fix 1: Power Cycle Your WiFi Extender
Your WiFi range extender is supposed to get free of technical glitches. Else, you may face various issues with the extender apart from the one you are facing right now.
Need not to worry! To get rid of the technical glitches, we suggest you to power cycle your WiFi range extender.
Here’s how to power cycle the extender:
- First of all, disconnect your host router from your WiFi extender.
- Once you are done disconnecting the devices, unplug your RE9000 from its respective wall socket and wait for a couple of minutes.
- Then, plug your WiFi extender back into the wall socket and turn it on.
Now, try to connect the extender to your router and see if the power cycle hacks helped you to resolve the issue. If not, then give the next fix a shot.
Fix 2: Contact Your ISP
There are chances that you are facing the “Linksys RE9000 extender not connecting to router” issue because of some internet-related problems from your ISP’s end. To do away with the problem, we recommend you contact your service provider and confirm if the issue is from his end. On the off chance, you find your ISP is indeed the culprit, ask him to resolve the issue for you as soon as possible.
Fix 3: Relocate the WiFi Extender
None of the fixes listed above help you resolve the issue? If your answer is in yes, then you have to change the location of your extender.
Where to place the extender?
Just place the extender in reach of your WiFi router! Also, you have to be certain that the RE9000 device is not placed inside the cabinet. The device must be placed on a higher and well-ventilated area.
Fix 4: Do Linksys RE9000 Setup Properly
Nothing worked for you? No problem! Just ensure to do Linksys RE9000 setup completely and in a correct manner.
For RE9000 setup instructions, we recommend that you see the Linksys WiFi extender manual.
Fix 5: Check the RE9000 and Router Connection
An unstable connection between your RE9000 and the host router is one of the most common reasons why it is not connecting to your router. Thus, make sure that you connect your devices in a proper manner to avoid any further technical-related issues.
The connection between the devices can be established either by using the Ethernet source or in a wireless manner.
All you have to do – maintain a safe distance between them (if you want to connect wirelessly) or use a non-damage Ethernet cable (if you want to wire your devices).
Bonus!
For those users who are having the Linksys Velop router and the node! The fixes provided in this piece of writing can also be helpful if one is experiencing Linksys node not connecting to Velop issue.