How To Setup Linksys Re-6800 Extender?

RE-6800 Linksys extender setup is not a difficult process. There are many ways by which you can easily set up your RE-6800 Linksys extender. In this post, you will know the three ways to set up an extender by WPS method, access point method, and by manual. So read this article attentively.

Let’s start.

Setup RE-6800 Linksys Extender By Using WPS

• Put the plug of the Linksys RE-6800 extender in the power outlet nearest the router.
• Now, wait for the LED light to glow orange.
• Press the WPS button on your router.
• After that, within 2 minutes press the WPS button of the Linksys RE-6800 extender.
• Now the LED light of an extender blinks up and the indicator light of an extender will blink green.
• Now the connection between the extender and router is successfully done.

Setup RE-6800 Linksys Extender by an Access Point

Note: Prior to setting up the RE-6800 Linksys extender verify that you must have an ethernet cable to join RE-6800 extender to router.

• Put the plug of Linksys RE-6800 in a power socket that is closer to the router.
• Now, the same as the first method wait for a few minutes to glow LED light orange.
• After that connect an ethernet cable to the extender to the router.
• Further, connect your mobile device or computer to the Linksys RE-6800 extender.
• Now, open a web browser and type extender.linksys.com in the address box of a web browser.
• When the setup display opens, tap on the box beside and allow all the license agreements, and tap on startup.
• Now, fill up your admin security password and save it.
• After that, pick a wired range extender option.
• Make your wireless network name and pick the security mode to create a wireless password. If you have done this then click on next.
• As a result, your device successfully connects to the router.

Setup RE-6800 Linksys Extender Manually

• Join your gadget to Linksys RE-6800 factory default SSID, which is xxx- Linksys extender setup.

Note: xxx is the last three characters of Linksys RE-6800 extender MAC address. MAC address of Linksys extender is located on the tag at the back side of the devic

• ow, tap on the manual setup link to avoid the setup wizard.
• Enter the admin password.
• Now, select the operation mode that you require for your network.
• Configure manual settings for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

Note: When you pick a manual setup mode is also known as wireless range extender mode. When you tap on the manual option, then you will see an orange bar which means that the upstream connection is not configured. At that time you may go to the site survey page to pick up the upstream connection if you want to keep it in the manual setup mode

Otherwise, tap on the change which is below the operation mode and pick access point mode, and carefully follow all the instructions.

• As a result, click on the save button to apply all changes.

Facing Trouble During RE-6800 Extender Setup

There are many reasons why people face Linksys RE-6800 setup issues.

• Having no internet connection in your gadget.
• The official website of Linksys extender does not work properly.
• Admin security password does not work properly.
• Face an issue with WiFi signals.
• The IP address of the Linksys router does not detect it automatically.

How To Solve This Issues

Thse are some solutions by which you can easily troubleshoot extender setup issues.

• See all the wired connections.
• Upgrade the software of an extender.
• Check the placement of the Linksys RE-6800 extender.
• Check the range between the extender and router.
• Disable Wireless Interface devices.

Tip: f you want to check how many unused device which connects to your extender, upgrade the software of the extender, or change any other settings then you can go to the Linksys extender login portal.

Type this login portal in the URL bar of the web browser after that a login page of the extender will open on your screen and enter the required credential shown on them. Such as username and password.

Conclusion

We believe, all the users are happy just as a clown after reading this article. After the setup and trying solution steps if you still facing an issue then you can contact your ISP. Keep me in the loop.