How to Linksys RE6500 setup

 

Under this, we will guide you about Linksys RE6500 setup using a smart setup wizard.

Follow these steps Linksys Extender Setup RE6500-:

1. First of all, you are required to place Linksys Extender Setup RE6500 halfway between your router.
2. Now connect the antennas to your Linksys RE6500 and its adapter to a power socket. Make sure that the antennas are placed in the right position for effective working.
3. Wait until the light on the top of the range extender blinks orange.

METHODS FOR LINKSYS EXTENDER SETUP RE6500

 

• Wireless setup
• Wired setup
 

Wireless setup – now connect with your range extender's default WiFi name that is Linksys Extender Setup- xxx.

Wired setup – in this we use Ethernet cable to connect the Linksys Extender Setup RE6500 with your home router.

1. Open your web browser and type extender.linksys.com in the displayed address bar. You can also use the IP address of your range extender – 192.168.1.1
2. Once you are done with this then Linksys RE6500 setup page will open.
3. Now, click on the start button.
4. Once you had done this step then you have to choose “As a wireless range extender” option.
   Then, click on NEXT.
5. Then select the WiFi according to your choice.
6. Click the refresh icon to scan.
   Now enter the password and then click on NEXT.
   Now you will need to configure the extended WiFi network.
   Once you are done with this click NEXT.
7. SPOT FINDER will check the signal strength between your router and Linksys RE6500. If it is showing TO FAR or TO CLOSE then change your extender position and again return to Linksys RE6500 setup step 3. If it is showing just right in that case you are not required to change the location.
8. Create a username and password then click on NEXT.

Congratulations!! Your Linksys Extender Setup re6500 now successful .

Linksys RE6500 Setup

 

Now you don’t need to pay extra to upgrade your internet plan. Just install to Linksys Extender RE6500 Setup and enjoy your internet life without any error file.

Linksys RE6500 setup extender, an extender which will delete “dead zones” from your home or workplace. It extends the network coverage area and provide super speed net connectivity even in remote areas.

Linksys Extender setup re6500 repeats the signal from your router and rebroadcast the generated signals in those areas that are the witnesses of “dead spots”.

System Requirements:

 

The system must have a wireless router or access point and a strong WiFi capable computer which includes an ethernet port.

It should runs the Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system or the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or later, Snow Leopard 10.6.1 or later, Lion 10.7 or later, or Mountain Lion 10.8 or later Operating system.

Detailed description of POWER LIGHTS

 

The light which is placed in front of the extender gives us the knowledge about power and WPS.

 

Blinking white

This light suggest-

• The extender is powered on.
• It is resetting to factory default
• Upgrading the firmware

 

Solid white

This light suggest-

• The extender is ready to use.

 

Blinking amber for 2 minutes

This light suggest-

• Extender is not able to establish the connection
• Facing any other problem

 

Linksys re6500 setup Instructions

 

Despite of all our efforts of connecting the Linksys extender re6500 setup and having a seamless wifi connectivity between the router and our devices, there are some occurrences or inevitable objects that hamper the smooth running of device. Following are the list of all the major factors that aids the problems encountered while Linksys Re6500 setup, we have encountered :

 

• The extender is placed out of router’s range or placed at the edge of signal zone such that it catches very poor signals.
• Use of incorrect wireless key or password
• Incapability of wireless adapters for WPA2 Personal.
• Outdated adapter devices or outdated update firmware.
• Mac filters already enabled on the router.

 

What is Linksys extender setup re6500 ac1200 max Wi-Fi extender, How Linksys re6500 Setup?

 

Linksys re6500 ac1200 has buttons and lights at the front, back and bottom. The power light is at the front of the device which gives us information about power and Wi-Fi protected security. It shows SOLID WHITE when device is ready to use and BLINKING AMBER when the device is not able to connect or encounters a problem. However, the device also has a third indication i.e. BLINKING WHITE which shows power on status, factory data reset status as well as updating firmware status.

 

At the back of the device, power switch (European devices only), ethernet port , audio port and WPS button are present there. When an ethernet device is connected with the port ,green light turns on and it keeps on blinking when there happens an exchange of data. The audio port connects the device with speakers to ensure the playing of audio stuffs using a wifi connection(saavan, hungama , wynk helps to deal with this.

 

While at the bottom of the device there is a reset button to get back things in normal so that if anything happens in future, you have an ultimate solution of Linksys RE6500 setup. Please note that the pictures and device may have some originality differences that must be ignored.

 

Setting the device up (Linksys Extender Setup Re6500 AC1200 Max Extender installation part):

 

You might have come across the issue because you were not able to do the setup in the right way or there might be some loopholes in your setup. Skipping steps or not doing it properly can be the reasons. So following up is the step by step procedure for setting the device up.

 

• Firstly disconnect any range extenders present in your area before the setup starts.
• The antennas and power cable must connected in the same way as depicted in pictures. For better outcomes, keep the antennas upright.
• Connect the device in the midway and be sure that it catches 50% of your WI-Fi router’s signals.
• Wait till the light turns solid at the front of device. Then connect to “Linksys extender setup re6500 ” named Wi-Fi network via your computers, tablets or mobile phones.
• If the connection is not happening or the setup window doesn’t open then go to http://192.168.1.1

 

ACCESSING THE BROWSER BASED UTILITY for Setting the device up (Linksys RE6500 AC 1200 Max Extender )

 

For change of any further settings, we can do it by the browser of our preferable operating system

 

How to change settings in WINDOWS 10/ 8/7 OR VISTAS:

 

You may have to change the firewall settings of your windows first before proceeding any further. After that open file explorer or windows explorer and then click on network. Search for RE6500 icon and then right click on properties. Follow the web address that links the device webpage and prompts you to fill the username and password. Keep the username blank and default password admin. Click on OK for Linksys RE6500 setup.

 

How to change settings in MAC OS X:

 

Open up safari and click on book icon. Lookup for bonjour and search RE6500 icon at the bottom of right side panel. Double click the icon , leave username blank and fill the default password with admin. After that click ok. You must not forget to save the settings otherwise it won’t change to your required perspective. For additional information or assistance, you may click on help as well as click on cancel for any clearing of ideas.

 

Hope you understood all the steps that we have listed Linksys re6500 setup instructions”. If you still have any questions then feel free to contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help you with the support.

 

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