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Boost Your WiFi Speed With Linksys RE6700 Setup



Linksys RE6700 range extender has effectively solved the baffling issue of turning dead zones to fun zones and boosting the WiFi signals up to 40 percent faster. This tiny-looking device boosts the existing internet range coming from your main router and transforms it to all your connected devices so that you can enjoy high speed internet all over your house.

So, get set go guys! Set up Linksys extender and enjoy the blazing speed of the internet in every nook and cranny of your house.

Don't know the Linksys RE6700 setup process? Fret not! We've come up with this write-up that will help you in setting up Linksys extender with ease. Let's get the ball rolling!

Before you start with the Linksys extender setup process, ensure the following points to keep in mind:

  1. An active internet connection.
  2. Linksys RE6700 extender's SSID and password.
  3. A working power outlet.
  4. Fluctuation-free electricity.
  5. Non-dusty and cuts-free Ethernet cable.

Now, let's take the plunge to set up Linksys RE6700 WiFi extender. Read on!

  1. Into a working wall socket, plug your Linksys WiFi range extender.
  2. Make sure that the wall plug you are using to plug in your Linksys extender is situated near to your main router.
  3. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your main router to the Linksys WiFi extender.
  4. Now, open an internet browser on a smartphone, laptop, or PC and carefully (without any typos) enter extender.linksys.com. Do not enter the web URL in the web browser's search bar (recommended).
  5. Hit the Start Setup button once you're done.
  6. Now, select the “As a wireless range extender” option . Once selected, hit the Next button.
  7. Type the WiFi password in the Network password field and hit the Next button.
  8. Now, change the settings of your Linksys WiFi extender and hit the Next button.
  9. The Spot Finder technology will indicate the location of your Linksys range extender. If the location of your Linksys WiFi range extender is Just right, hit the Next button. If not, choose a better spot to locate your Linksys extender and return back to step 1.
  10. Secure your Linksys RE6700 WiFi extender by creating a strong password and hit the Next button.

Congrats! The Linksys WiFi extender setup process is successfully completed. In case, you face issues while setting up Linksys extender, follow a few troubleshooting steps given below. Let's get started!

  1. Make sure that your Linksys range extender is receiving a continuous power supply.
  2. Ensure that your main router is throwing live and active internet signals to your Linksys extender.
  3. Be certain that your main router's firmware is up-to-date.
  4. Do not use the outdated version of firmware on your Linksys extender. If needed, update Linksys extender firmware.
  5. If the web address extender.linksys.com is not redirecting you to the setup and login page, use Linksys extender IP address instead.
  6. Check the cable connections you are using to connect your Linksys extender and the main router.
  7. Update your web browser and clear cache, temporary files, and browsing history from it.
  8. Power cycle your devices (Linksys extender, router, PC, laptop, & smartphone).
  9. Make sure that you are using correct Linksys extender login credentials.
  10. Change the default admin details soon after completing the Linksys range extender setup process.

If the above-mentioned Linksys extender troubleshooting tips haven't fixed the issue for you, try resetting your device back to its factory default values.

Don't know the Linksys extender reset process, ask our technical department now.