complete wi-fi setup guide: how to set up mesh extenders using the Linksys app

about the Linksys app

The Linksys app enables you to connect a new mesh extender to your existing wi-fi network. This is also a handy way to manage your home wi-fi settings for your exact needs.

Follow these simple steps to set up a new complete wi-fi mesh extender using the Linksys app:

setting up a new mesh extender

step 1

Connect your mobile device to your toob home wi-fi and open the Linksys app. If you haven’t already done so, you may need to set up a Linksys account and detect your router.

💡 tip: if you haven’t changed it, your router password is the one printed on the bottom of your router

step 2

Before you start, reboot your toob router by powering off and on again. Plug your new mesh extender into a power socket in the same room as your toob router. The light on top of your mesh extender will turn purple. You’re now ready to start the pairing process.

step 3

In the app, choose ‘set up a new product’ from the main menu.

step 4

Select ‘add a node’ (Linksys calls a mesh extender a child node). Your router and mesh extender will now start the pairing process. This can take up to 5 minutes and the light will change colour multiple times throughout.

step 5

When the pairing process is complete, the light on top of your mesh extender will turn solid blue.

step 6

You can now unplug and relocate your mesh extender. The ideal position is halfway between your router or other extender and the area of your home where your wi-fi needs a boost.

When you power the mesh extender back on, the light will change colours again, when it is solid blue again it is connected to the router. This should only take a minute or two.

That’s it, you’re all set! Your devices should automatically connect to the new extended wi-fi network. If you don’t see an improvement straight away, try turning wi-fi off on your device and then reconnecting to the network.

checking your setup

To optimise your complete wi-fi setup, use the Linksys app to check exactly what coverage you’re getting to each mesh extender:

1. 1. 1. open the Linksys app

   

2. tap the ‘Nodes’ section – the app should show your router and your child node (mesh extender)

 

1. 3. for each node (Linksys calls a mesh extender a ‘child node’), the wi-fi signal is shown using a signal strength indicator 🛜 and a decibel rating – you can use this to check the position of your extenders by selecting each unit and checking its signal strength

 

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decibel ratings explained