When you update the Linksys WiFi extender devices, you have to update the firmware for your device. Make sure that you can download the firmware for device using the model device that is installed for your device. Updating the firmware file for your Linksys RE7000 WiFi Extender will be possible after accessing the Linksys WiFi extender login page. If you are using the Linksys application for your mobile phone then this advance application can also be used to update the firmware for your device. Linksys also facilitate the users to update the firmware file using the 192.168.1.1 Linksys Setup window. If you have Linksys connect software for your device then you can easily access this window.
Here are the Steps for Updating the Firmware for your Linksys WiFi Extender Device
- You will need to access the Linksys extender login page from a computer device and you can use http:// extender.linksys.com web address for accessing this account.
- At the login window fill the Linksys WiFi extender login user name and password for your device.
- Go for “Administration” option from the configuration window for your extender device.
- There you will need to choose the “Firmware Upgrade” option for your extender device.
- You can two possible options, either you can update the firmware file manually or you can update this file automatically.
- You will get the notification if a new firmware update is available for your WiFi extender device. Click on the notification and allow your device to update the firmware file.
- If you choose the manual firmware update for your device then you will need to choose the model number of your device that you are installing.
- Click on the “Save” button.
You can then automatically update the firmware for your WiFi extender device. Make sure that when the firmware file update is taking process, you must not disturb the process for your device at all.