How To Setup Linksys RE6700 Wifi Signal Repeater?

Linksys RE6700 is a dual band wifi range extender that bridges the gap between your router and the wifi dead spot effectively. With direct wall plug design and the WPS button the Linksys RE6700 setup becomes super easy and quick. The two external antennas alongside Ethernet port and smart LED indicator makes the extender worth spending every penny. The extender offers a speed of around 1200Mbps per second. So did you also get one for eradicating all connectivity problems? If yes, then here’s how you can set it up quickly. 

Setup Via WPS Button 

Linksys RE6700 setup when done with the help of a WPS button doesn’t take up much time. It’s extremely simple and quick. Here’s how you do it:

• Firstly find a power outlet which is closest to the router. Now ensure the router is active. Plug the extender into the outlet. Switch on the power and let the extender boot up. 
• Once the power light turns stable, push the WPS button. The light will start flickering once the function is active. So immediately go to the router and activate its WPS button as well. 
• Wait for the status lights to again turn steady. Once they are steady your Linksys RE6700 setup completes. 
• You can now move the extender to its desired location. Keep it within the range of the router for effective working. Further, avoid its placement closer to electrical and metal objects. Additionally, do not try to adjust it behind any object like curtains or furniture set. As this will block signal transmission. 

Installation Using Web Browser 

Want better network security or your router doesn’t feature a WPS button? No matter what exactly the requirement is, the web based installation will serve the purpose. So here’s how you can conduct Linksys RE6700 setup via internet browser:

✓ Collect Essentials 

For RE6700 setup you require firstly a smart device like laptop, smartphone or an Ipad. Then you need your router and its network details. In detail you need a network SSID and its password. Further you need access to a web browser, well working power outlet and definately the RE6700 extender. 

✓ Power On And Connect 

Now look out for a socket near the router. Upon finding it, push the RE6700 extender into it. Turn on power. Wait till the front panel indicator light stops flickering and rather turns stable. Once it’s stable head to the next Linksys RE6700 setup step which requires a smart device. So take the device. Enable its wifi. Look for the default credentials on the Extender’s panel. Use the same to connect the smart device to the extender. 

✓ Login And Setup

Once the pairing is done, open chrome or any browser. Go to the address field. Type extender.linksys.com and push the enter tab. This brings you to the setup window. Tap on Start setup option. Finally complete the setup by selecting the router’s SSID and then fill up the password. Once done tap on Connect. At last make use of the spot finder technology to relocate the device. 

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