An Ultimate Guide to Set Up a Linksys Range Extender

Linksys Wireless Extender is a treat for those who want to enjoy the usage of the internet without any interruptions. But sometimes, the process to set up the device becomes a difficulty for many users. If you are one of those, who are facing a problem with the Linksys Extender Setup, then this post is for you. This article will give you a nudge on how to set up Linksys Wireless Range Extender with ease in no time.

How to set up Linksys Range Extender

  • First and foremost step you need to follow is to connect your extender with your personal computer with the help of Ethernet Cable. 

  • To do this, simply plug one end of the cable into any LAN port of your PC and the other one into the Linksys Extender. 

  • Now, it's time to plug in your extender into the power socket using a power adapter. 

Bonus Tip: Try placing the extender in the area where you have faced low signal strength earlier. 

  • Now you are suggested to launch your preferred web browser which is supposed to be connected to the WiFi range extender. 

  • Fill the address bar with the default IP address and hit Go. 

  • Besides, you can also navigate to the official web address of your Linksys Range Extender. 

  • After accessing the setup page, you will face a tab namely “Get Started”. Simply hit on it. 

  • Now it's time to make a choice between configurations. Choose between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz and move further by clicking the Next button. 

  • Following the above steps, you will be taken to the wireless network settings by your setup wizard. The settings may include the name of the network (SSID), Security type and the Network Key. 

  • Again time to make selection. Choose a name that best suits you and do assign a password to your WiFi extender. 

  • Coming to the last step! Now you will be landing on the page having a tab named “Create Extended Network”. For your Linksys Extender Setup, all you need to do is just hit on this tab and you are all done.

If you are having the latest model of Linksys Extender, which is re6700 served with 802.11ac technology, then steps to set up for that can be different. Here's how to set up Linksys Extender re 6700. let's dive in and make things rolling! 

Linksys Extender re6700 Setup

Basic requirements for the setup are as follows:

  • AC power outlet

Let's now go through the various steps for Linksys Extender re6700 setup

  • Connect with the available wireless network called SSID 

  • Now, open your preferred web browser and enter the extender.linksys.com address bar 

  • Hit Enter > Start 

  • After this a screen will reveal in front of you where you will find that the checkbox is already checked related to Auto Update 

  • Moving to the next screen, you will come up with various wireless network options. Now, choose the one you are using. 

  • After the network selection, simply enter the password you set for your wireless secured network and hit Next.

  • Next option will ask you to change the name of your wireless network. After completing this, you are all done with the linksys re6700 setup process. 

After following the above points even if things are not going well then you can try Linksys Extender Reset. This will reset your device to its factory settings.