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Linksys Router not Broadcasting WiFi: How to Enable it
If Linksys WiFi is not showing up, check your router settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Disappointed that yourLinksys routeris notbroadcastingWiFi, especially when so many dual-band routers support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks? Fortunately, we’ve got the right solutions for you.
This can be a big problem since you won’t be able to access Wi-Fi at all, or you won’t be able to use the high-speed connection.
However, there are a few fixes that you can try, so let’s see how we can fix this issue.
Why is my router not broadcasting a wireless signal?
What can I do if the Linksys router is not broadcasting WiFi?
Before we start, make sure to check the following:
1. Linksys 5GHz not showing up
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2. Linksys 2.4GHz not working
To learn more about this process, we have great guide on how toupdate Linksys router firmware.
2.3 Change the software to DD-WRT
If rebooting the router works temporarily, changing the software to DD-WRT corrects the issue. Flashing it voids the warranty, so proceed with caution.
Other Linksys router owners also claim the issue has been resolved after setting the bandwidth to 20mHz instead of Auto or manually re-entering the network information (SSID/password) on their phone.
We hope that our guide helped you fix the problem with your router. This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and many reported that theirLinksys router is not working.
In the comment section below, let us know which solutions worked best for you. Also, leave there any other questions or suggestions that you may have.
More about the topics:Router guides,Wi-Fi
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