How To Eradicate Dead Zones Using Linksys RE6800 Setup

With Linksys re6800 setup, you can easily amp up the existing performance of your router. It can easily eradicate problems of dead zones, slow speeds, poor signal strength and other issues of similar nature. After its successful installation, you get to cover an area of 9000 sq.ft. So if you want to learn about the configuration steps, then this blog-post will definitely serve the purpose. Here you’ll find not just the setup process but also the features of the device and resetting process as well. So for complete insights, check out the whole blog-post. 

Key Features Under Spotlight 

Linksys re6800 setup inculcates some really noteworthy features. These are:

• Operates on dual frequency bands. 
• Easily extends the coverage to an area of 9000 sq.ft. 
• The spot finder technology allows for quick setup. 
• Effectively eradicates dead zones. 
• Features one ethernet port for direct and stable connectivity.
• Moreover the plug-in design doesn’t ask for additional placement space. 
• Features both beamforming as well as cross-band technology for super smooth networking experience.
• With availability of WPS function, the Linksys re6800 setup takes less than 5 minutes. 
• Lastly, you get to use the device in two different modes. One is range extender mode. Second is access point (AP) mode. 

Prerequisites For Proper Installation 

For carrying out errorless Linksys re6800 setup process, you require these components:

• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard router. 
• Next up, an AC power outlet.
• A smart device with wifi functionality. (Smartphone, laptop, computer system, iPad)
• Additionally, you require details of your current network.
• Lastly, the Linksys re6800 setup manual for grabbing defaults. 

Easy To Follow Setup Steps

✓ Initiate the configuration, by plugging in the re6800 into an AC power board. Switch it on. The device requires a little time to start up. So ensure the same. 

✓ Next up, on your chosen device, open wifi settings. Activate wifi. As you activate it, different network identities pop up on the screen. Select the one that is similar to the one written on the back side of your re6800. Tap on Connect.

✓ Moving further, for Linksys re6800 setup, you now need to access the web browser. The browser should be compatible, shouldn’t have pending updates and for seamless configuration we recommend clearing the cache cookie folder as well. 

✓ Now head to the browser’s address field. Fill up extender.linksys.com. Hit enter. There is also an alternative to it. It is http://192.168.1.1. Now you might get a prompt to fill up a password to enter the main setup panel. Use admin for the same. 

✓ Finally, tap on the Start setup option. Select the setup mode. Thereafter fill up the details and wrap up the Linksys re6800 setup. Do not forget to take advantage of the spot finder feature, to position the extender rightly for maximum coverage.

Note: Before closing the setup window, look for the updates. If found, begin the installation right there. As pending updates can hamper the networking experience as well as  the safety of your network.

Resetting Linksys RE6800

There can be multiple reasons as to why one would want to revert the device back to its primary settings. These reasons can be, do not remember the login password, troubleshooting major technical glitch, want to reconfigure the settings or simply want to give away the extender. So if you have also come across any such problem, then here is how resetting can be done:

Ensure the RE6800 is plugged in and on. Thereafter, push down the reset button. Hold onto it for around nine to ten seconds. As you pick up your finger the device resets.