How To Program Linksys RE6300 Wifi Range Extender?

Got your hands on the popular RE6300 wifi range extender from Linksys but now are confused as to how you’ll install it? If yes, then first you need not worry about the same because the Linksys wifi extender re6300 setup process is quite easy and can be executed even by a non tech individual. Next up, you just need the right guidance which this blog post is going to serve you with. We have listed not just one but two different setup methods, so you get to make a choice. Now without further ado, let’s get to the main agenda. 

Hassle-Free Installation Using WPS Button 

Linksys RE6300 wifi range extender features a quick WPS button on its side panel. This button lets you conduct the Linksys wifi extender re6300 setup without using any smart device or any other component. The only requirement is a router that also supports the WPS button. Now here’s the step-by-step guidance as to how you need to use this button for the setup:

• Plug the re6300 wifi extender into a well working power outlet. This outlet should be as close as possible to the host device which is the router. Then switch on the power and wait for the front panel indicator to turn stable. 
• Now gently push the WPS button first on your router. The WPS light will start flickering as you do so. 
• Thereafter, without wasting any second, push the extender’s WPS key. The front panel indicator will start blinking green. 
• Just wait for a couple of seconds and with that the status light of both the devices will turn stable. This indicates a successful Linksys wifi extender re6300 setup using the WPS button. 
• You can extend the 5 Ghz bands network as well by repeating the above steps once again. 
• Finally, the only task left is that of repositioning of the extender. For wider, uninterrupted, seamless and lightning fast connectivity you just have to deploy the extender in the area where your router’s signals drop down to 50 percent. So ideally you have to place the extender halfway from the router and halfway from the wifi dead spot. 

Deeper Configuration Using Web Browser 

Now if your router doesn’t support wifi protected setup method then here’s the second setup method that you can follow:

• Firstly plug the extender into the electrical outlet which is there in the center of your router and the area with wifi connectivity issues. Just ensure that this placement spot is able to fetch at least 50 percent signals from the router. Because effective communication between the router and the extender is non-negotiable for carrying out the successful Linksys wifi extender re6300 setup. 
• After proper plugging, activate the extender and let it get ready for the further configuration. For this it can take up to a few minutes. 
• Once you see a stable green light on the front panel, take the smart device and turn on its wifi from the settings. Then connect to the SSID- Linksys extender setup-XXX. 
• Once connected, open up google chrome or any web browser of your choice. Then go to the address bar and type http://extender.linksys.com. Now click enter. 
• Finally the Linksys wifi extender re6300 setup page will pop out from where you have to tap on Start Setup. Make sure you know the exact SSID and passkey of your router’s network. Now the setup interface will start providing you with setup prompts, so you just have to follow them one by one. 
• Lastly, as the main setup completes, head to the firmware upgrade section and scan for updates. If found, then do not close the setup window without installation of new updates. Because this can easily affect the networking experience and can also create security concerns. 

If you still have any doubts regarding the setup of re6300, then feel free to call up, email or initiate a live chat with our experts.