In
this article, we will guide you for Linksys Extender Setup RE6500 and
RE6500HG (AC1200) process using the setup wizard.
For
Linksys Extender Setup AC1200 (RE6500 and RE6500HG) follow the easy
to execute steps/guidelines below.
Step
1:
Place
your Linksys WiFi range extender in the middle of your house –
closer to the existing WiFi router and the area without internet.
Make sure that you have 100% active signals coming out your main
router.
Step
2:
Connect
the antennas properly to the Linksys WiFi range extender and its
adapter to a power source. Also, note this down that the antennas of
your Linksys extender should be positioned upright for optimal
results. Moreover, you can use the HG (high-gain) antennas as well
(if you have them).
Step
3:
Wait
for a few minutes for the LED light on the top panel of your Linksys
device start flashing the orange color.
Step
4:
Select
the method for Linksys extender setup
Wireless/WiFi
Setup – Using a
laptop or computer, please connect to your extender's default WiFi
name i.e. Linksys extender setup – xxx.
Note:
In case you don't see your Linksys extender from the list of
available WiFi network, then you are supposed to get more closer to
your Linksys WiFi range extender (during the initial setup process).
If the WiFi name is still not detected, the reset your device once.
A
few Steps on how to reset Linksys extender
- Take a pin or a paper clip.
- Locate the reset hole.
- Insert your grabbed object into the reset hole of your WiFi range extender for a few seconds.
- Release it after that.
Wired
Setup – For
this process, you have to connect your Linksys extender to your
computer or laptop. Ensure that your device (computer or laptop) is
not connected to your WiFi network.
Step
5:
Now,
on your connected device, open a web browser and in its address bar
type http//extender.linksys.com.
Note:
You
can also use the default IP address of your extender to access the
Linksys smart WiFi setup page.
Step
6:
- Click on the 'Start' Button on the displayed 'Welcome to RE6500 setup' page (without quotes).
- 'As a wireless range extender' option should be selected.
- Once done, click on the 'Next' button.
Step
7:
When
prompt, select your WiFi from the list available. If not, please hit
the 'Refresh' icon.
Step
8:
Type
your wireless password and hit on 'Next'.
Step
9:
Now
you will be prompted to configure the 'Extended network'. As a
matter of fact, the extended network names are appended automatically
with an _Ext. You can easily change the names of then and hit on
'Next' after that.
Step
10:
In
addition, the 'Spot Finder' feature will determine whether the signal
strength between your existing WiFi router and the Linksys range
extender is just right. In case, your Linksys device is placed 'Too
Close' or 'Too Far', place it to a better location and return to step
3. Once done, click on 'Next'.
Step
11:
Personalized
a unique and strong administrator password (when prompted) - enter an
optional security hint as well and then, click on 'Next'.
Once
the Linksys wireless extender setup process is complete successfully,
the setup screen will display. In order to access the Linksys WiFi
extender setup page, make sure that you are connected to its wireless
name along with the _Ext or _5GHz_Ext appended to the network name.
That's
it. Your extender has been configured successfully. If you have still
something to ask on how to setup Linksys extender, dial our toll-free
number 1-866-808-4180. We are the solution partner of Linksys.
