How to Set Up Linksys RE6300 WiFi Range Extender in Minutes
The Linksys RE6300 Wi-Fi Extender is a powerful tool to get rid of wifi-dead zones within homes and offices. It allows repetition of the active internet signal of any access point (AP) or router in order to provide stable and secured network connectivity via hassle-free wireless connection.
If you are facing problems with online Setup Linksys WiFi Extender access, this article will take you through a series of detailed steps that’ll solve your issues.
Now the problems you might be facing can be one of the following-
· You have recently purchased your Linksys RE6300 Wi-Fi Extender and it is neither confirmed nor set up.
- Under certain circumstances, you have reset your extender and now you wish to set it up manually.
- Your wifi extender is configured but somehow it is unable to establish a connection with your wifi router.If your Linksys RE6300 Wifi Extender is already configured, move ahead to the next section. Else, follow the steps below.
· Connect your wifi extender to an electrical power outlet and wait until all the indicator lights on your device turn on. This is required for the device to be firstly stable.
· Once your device is stable, connect your personal computer to the Ethernet port of your wifi extender via an Ethernet cable.
· Open your web browser. In the address bar, write the URL “extender.linksys.com”. It is advised to not type the URL in the search bar of your browser.
· Once you are directed to the mentioned page, you will find the login section to enter your login credentials.
· Click on ‘Ok’ or the ‘Login’ button after entering your credentials correctly.
· After logging in, you will get the Setup Linksys Wifi Extender guide and all you have to do is simply follow the guidelines.
If your Linksys RE6300 WiFi range Extender is already configured, you must already have the IP address of your Linksys extender. Follow the steps below as per your operating system.
- WINDOWS 10
· Open your personal computer.
· Head to the start menu.
· Select the option ‘Network’.
· Right click on Linksys RE6300 WiFi Extender option and click the option ‘View device web-page’ from the menu that appears.
· Once you get to the page of Setup Linksys Wifi Extender, login using your login credentials correctly and you can now easily setup your wifi extender by following the guidelines provided on the page.
- WINDOWS 8/8.1
· Open your personal computer
· Head to the Charms (menu) bar.
· In the search bar, type ‘Network’ and click on the option when it appears.
· Right click on the model number of your extender (e.g. Linksys RE6300)
· Click on ‘Properties’ and note down the IP Address of your extender as well.
· Enter the IP address 192.168.1.1(example) in the address bar of your web-browser and the log in to your account for all the set up details.
- WINDOWS 7/VISTA
· Open your personal computer.
· Click the Pearl button.
· In the search bar, type ‘Windows Explorer’.
· Once you get hold of the Windows Explorer option, click on it.
· Click on ‘Network’.
· Right click on the model number of your extender.
· Click on the Properties option and note the IP address of your extender.
· Enter the noted IP address in your address bar and press enter. You will be redirected to the Linksys RE6300 setup login and guidelines page.
- WINDOWS XP
· Step 1- Open your personal computer.
· Step 2- Click on the ‘Start’ button.
· Step 3- Find and click on the option ‘My Network Places’.
· Step 4- Right click on your wifi extender’s model name and click on ‘Properties’.
· Step 5- Note down the IP Address and type it in your web browser’s search bar.
· Step 6- You will be redirected to the setup page where you have to login using your login credentials and then gain access to the setup guidelines.
- MAC OS X
· Launch the browser Safari.
· Click on the Bookmarks Tab.
· Click on Bonjour.
· Search for your wifi extender and double-click on it.
· You will be redirected to the setup page where you can log in and gain access to the setup Linksys Wifi Extender web page for guidelines to set up your extender.
If you are still facing issues regarding the setup, you can contact our certified professionals via our comment section.
