Fixing Red Light Issue with Linksys Extender
Are you facing red light issue with your Linksys WiFi extender? Has the issue become a pain in the head for you? If you nod in yes, then let us tell you that you are not alone who is experiencing the issue. Yes, that’s correct! Around 90 percent of Linksys extender users across the globe are facing the red light issue with their Linksys extender. But, fixing the issue is possible without Linksys extender reset.
Just walk through the fixes provided in this article and make your Linksys extender work for you by troubleshooting the red light issue. Keep reading!
How to Fix Linksys Extender Red Light Issue?
Fix 1: Check the Power Supply
Make sure that your Linksys WiFi extender is receiving a proper and steady power supply from the power outlet into which it is plugged. Apart from this, the Linksys extender’s wall socket must be well working. On the off chance, you find damages in the wall socket, kindly avoid plugging your Linksys extender in here.
Fix 2: Verify the Connections
If there are loose or faulty Ethernet connection between your Linksys extender and router, then also it may lead to the red light issue. Hence, for fixing it, ensure to maintain a stable, secure, and finger-tight Ethernet connection between your devices.
On the other hand, if you have connected them (Linksys extender and router) with the help of a wireless source, then consider maintaining a safer distance between them. In short, do not keep them too closer. But, you cannot place them at a distance either.
Bonus!
If your host router doesn’t make a perfect pair with your Linksys extender, then you can try installing Linksys Velop router via linksyssmartwifi.com and Linksys Velop login details. Keep in mind, incompatibility between your Linksys extender and router give you issues while:
- Connecting your Linksys extender and router
- Setting up Linksys extender
- Updating Linksys extender firmware
- And, fixing the red light issue
So, compatibility between your devices (Linksys extender and router) is more than important!
Fix 3: Change Linksys Extender Location
Bad location of your Linksys extender also leads to the red light issue. Hence, to get the issue fixed, change the location of your device. Just ensure to place the Linksys extender:
- In range of your host router
- At the center-most area of your home
Also, if you keep it (Linksys extender) over a higher shelf and in a well-ventilated room, then also you may rack up success with the red light issue.
Fix 4: Update Linksys Extender Firmware
Another fix that you can try to troubleshoot the “Linksys extender red light” issue is to update its firmware via extender.linksys.com. Perhaps the firmware of your Linksys extender is outdated due to which you are getting the red light issue. Don’t worry! Updating the firmware of your Linksys extender will help you in a bigger way.
Fix 4: Restart Your Linksys WiFi Extender
At times, due to technical glitches, you can bump into the red light issue. To get the issue fixed while relaxing on your couch, give your Linksys extender a fresh start by power cycling (restarting) it.
Here are the instructions to power cycle or restart your Linksys extender:
- Unplug your Linksys extender
- Disconnect it from your host router
- Wait for a couple of seconds
- Plug in your Linksys extender back
- Reconnect it to your router
Now, see if the red light issue has been resolved for you by power cycling your Linksys extender.
Fix 5: Check Your Internet Connection
If none of the fixes helped you troubleshoot the red light issue, consider contacting your internet service provider. Why? Perhaps your internet connection is weak, resulting in the issue. And, bear in mind, if you are not receiving proper WiFi speed from your ISP end, you may also get issues while connecting your Linksys extender and router wirelessly.
Worry not! Your ISP can help! Simply ask your ISP and let him fix the internet-related issue for you.