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How to setup Linksys RE6500 Range Extender?

Hello, Please let me know how to setup Linksys re6500 range extender? I tried many times but unable to setup Linksys Range Extender. Help me.
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Setup Linksys RE6500 Range Extender

The fact is undeniable that every user tries hard to put efforts to setup Linksys RE6500. Despite of all the efforts done for connecting Linksys re6500 extender and for creating a seamless wifi connectivity between the router and our devices, there are some problems or issues that hamper user experience.

Don't you agree with this fact? Though there can be any kind of malfunctions with the smooth running of the device, but setup issues are the commonest. Below discussed are some major factors that aids the problems encountered while Linksys Re6500 setup. They are:

  • The extender might be placed or positioned somewhere out of router’s range. Like it can be placed at the edge of signal zone due to which it is unable to catch the signals properly.

  • Use of incorrect key or password for accessing wifi connection.

  • Incompatibility of wireless adapters with WPA2 Personal security.

  • Adapter devices or update firmware have been outdated.

  • Mac filters are mistakenly enabled on the router.

Linksys re6500 ac1200 comes with multiple buttons and status lights at the front, back and bottom sides. The power light is present on the front of the device providing information about power and wifi protected security. It gives solid white light when device is ready to use and blinks amber when the device is not able to connect or encounters a problem.

Quick Setup Linksys RE6500

For setting up the device, we will start with the installation part of Max Extender. Generally, every user comes across various setup issues. This is simply because they are unable to setup Linksys RE6500 the right way. Likewise, you might have left some loopholes in your setup process without your knowledge.

Skipping any of the designated steps or not following them properly can be a reason for your setup problems. So, with the help of this step by step procedure, you can start setting up your device quickly and correctly.

Step 1: In the initial step, find and disconnect any range extenders located in your area before starting the setup.

Step 2: Follow a connection diagram to align the antennas and power cable in the right way. To lead better outcomes, you must keep the antennas in upright position.

Step 3: Now, connect the device in the midway and ensure that it catches 50% of the signals of your wifi router.

Step 4: Next, wait for the time until the light turns solid at the front of the device. Then, you can connect to “Linksys extender setup” named Wi-Fi network through any of your computers, tablets or mobile phones.

Step 5: In case the connection is failing and not happening or the setup window doesn’t open then simply  navigate to URL http://192.168.1.1 using an Internet browser.

How to setup Linksys RE6500 via Browser Based Utility?

Further, for making extra changes and setting configurations, you can do with the help of browser installed on your preferable operating system.

Setup Linksys RE6500 - WINDOWS 10/ 8/7 OR VISTAS

 Firstly, you might require to modify the firewall settings of your installed Windows before stepping ahead to next steps. Initially, you have to open a file explorer or windows explorer and then click on network. Try to search and locate the RE6500 icon and when found then right click on its properties.

Continue following the web address that links to the device webpage and asks you to enter the username along with password. You can also keep the username field blank and set default password as admin. Lastly, click on OK for Linksys RE6500 setup when modifications are done.

Setup Linksys RE6500 - MAC OS X

Start by launching Safari, which is Internet browser on Mac OS. Next, click on book icon. Subsequently, you have to lookup for bonjour and locate RE6500 icon at the bottom right side panel. Next, double click the icon and leave the username field as blank and set the default password as admin. Finally, after configuration you can click the OK button.

But, do not forget to save the modified settings else the setup won’t change as per your required perspective. For any extra help or additional information, you can simply click on help as well as click on cancel for any clearing of ideas.

Hope this answer is useful and clear to the users for understanding about the Setup Linksys RE6500 instructions.

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