Tutorial: Linksys RE6700 WiFi Range Extender Setup

 

Linksys AC750 RE6700 extender are the networking device designed to eliminate the dead network spots issues present in your house or workplace. The WiFi extender mainly used to amplify the wireless signals transmitted out from your home WiFi router or the wireless access point.

If you have purchased a brand-new Linksys RE6700 extender, then the first question that comes in mind is 'How to perform Linksys RE6700 setup?'

If you are wondering about the same question, then you are in the right place. In the upcoming section, you find all the possible methods to set up Linksys AC750 RE6700 WiFi range extender.

Linksys RE6700 WiFi Range Extender Setup Methods

There are two possible methods to set up Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender:

•        Manual method
•        Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) method

Let's begin the Linksys extender setup.

Linksys RE6700 Extender Setup: Manual Method

Before to begin the Linksys extender manual setup, you need to consider the following requirements:

·         Ethernet cable

·         Reliable internet connection

·         A desktop or laptop to configure the WiFi extender

Once you are done with the afore-mentioned things, let’s proceed ahead for Linksys RE6700 setup process.

1.      First of all, unbox your Linksys RE6700 extender and place it near to your home WiFi router.

2.      Take an ethernet cable and try to connect Linksys RE6700 to your home WiFi router.

3.      Plug in the devices to an electric power source.

4.      Connect your desktop or laptop to the router's wireless or wired network.

5.      Run any web browser on your desktop or laptop.

6.      Visit extender.linksys.com web page.

7.      You land on the web-based Linksys extender admin panel.

8.      Enter the default Linksys AC750 extender login credentials and hit on the 'Log In' button.

9.      Now choose the 'Extender' mode.

10.  Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the WiFi range extender as per your requirements.

11.  Once done, hit on the 'Save' or 'Finish' button to apply the changes.

12.  Now, unplug the RE6700 extender and place it to a new location. Make sure you have set your WiFi range extender in a tidy area midway between your home WiFi router and the dead network spot zone.

13.  Try to connect your desktop or laptop to the Linksys RE6700 network to test the Internet connection.

Bonus Tip: Failed to visit the extender.linksys.com login web page? Try the Linksys extender default IP address. You can find the default IP address in the Linksys extender manual.

Linksys AC750 RE6700 Extender WPS Setup

1.      Place your Linksys RE6700 AC750 WiFi Extender near to your home router.

2.      Plug it into an electric power outlet and wait until the power LED turns from blinking amber to solid green.

3.      Now, press the WPS button present on the side panel of the Linksys AC750 extender.

4.      Wait for a few minutes, until the WPS LED turns from blinking to solid green.

5.      Now unplug it and place it in the midway between your home WiFi router and the dead network spot zone.

6.      Try to connect your desktop or laptop to extended network.

7.      Now, run any web browser and visit Linksys extender setup web page to test the live internet connection.

So, these are the two methods to set up Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender. If at any step you face difficulty, then get in touch with our experts anytime.