Linksys RE6500 Setup

This user guide will help you to do the Linksys RE6500 setup with the host router network and resolve the configuration issues of the Linksys RE6500 device. It supports dual frequency bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It is also called by another name dual-band wireless AC range extender. On this page, you will learn all A to Z details about the Linksys RE6500 setup. Read this page carefully, otherwise, you can face issues with your Linksys RE6500 extender.

Overview Of Linksys RE6500 Device

The front LED of the Linksys RE6500 range extender offers you information about power and WPS. Using the WPS button, the Linksys RE6500 device automatically connects with the existing router.

Power LED Status

The Blinking white power LED stays when your Linkysys RE6500 extender device is turned on. The solid blue LED determines that your extender device is ready to use. When the Linksys RE6500 extender device can’t establish the network connection, the blinking amber LED starts flashing for two minutes.

Back View Of Linksys RE6500 Device

At the back side of the Linksys RE6500 gadget, you can see the four buttons.

The on/off button.
WPS button. ( WiFi Protected System button)
Ethernet port.
Audio port.

Bottom View Of Linksys RE6500 Gadget

At the bottom of this Linksys RE6500 device, there will be the reset hole button.

How To Visit Linksys Web Management Page

Initially, attach an ethernet cable to join your extender and computer to each other.
After that, open a web crawler on a WiFi-connected gadget and write the extender.linksys.com web address in the find bar.
Now, fill in all the relevant/right details. Such as username and security password.
In case you don’t know the relevant information then check the tag or the bottom of the Linksys RE6500 device.
As of now, you will successfully visit the Linksys RE6500 web management page.

Pair Linksys RE6500 Extender To Router By Extender Pin

Try this method, if your client device asks you to fill in or enter the Linksys extender pin.
On the client gadget, write the extender pin which is listed on the WiFi-protected setup screen. (Pin is also written on the tag or the bottom of the Linksys RE6500 device) When the connection is successfully done the WPS LED of the Linksys RE6500 extender is solid. Now, within two minutes tap OK on the Linksys RE6500 extender WPS screen.

Connect Extender To Router-By WPS Method

Try this method if your client’s device supports the WPS button.

First, you will need to push the WiFi-protected system button of the client gadget.
Now, within two minutes push the Linksys RE6500 extender WPS button.
Check the back side of the extender device to find the WPS button, if you don’t know where the button is located.
Further, the WPS LED of both devices starts blinking solid which means the Linksys RE6500 setup process is done.

Note: If you are unable to connect the extender to the router then observe the other method.

By AP Mode-Pair Extender With Router

To begin with, settle Linksys RE6500 extender power plugs into a wall socket.
Next, attach your Linksys RE6500 extender device to the router LAN port by an ethernet cable.
Following this, join the Linksys RE6500 setup network to the computer.
After that, open the web crawler and enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 or web address extender.linksys.com in the find bar.
Later, for the AP mode, create the WiFi network name and security password.
In the end, study all the on-screen instructions shown.

Use Site Survey

The site survey offers you a snapshot of all the neighbouring access point modes.
To visit the site survey page you will need to go to the Linksys RE6500 extender web management page. After that, tap on the wireless tab and then click on the site survey page.

Troubleshoot Extender Not Connected Issue

Verify the position of the Linksys RE6500 extender and router.
For the first-time configuration, you will need to locate the extender and router closer to each other.
Try different locations for the router and extender, to reduce the signal obstructions.
Does not locate your extender and router closer to metal objects and reflective surfaces such as glass or mirrors.
If you are using the WiFi Protected system button then wait for a few minutes until the WPS LED indicator stops blinking before trying to make a connection again.

Resolve Can’t Access Your Range Extender Login Issue

Verify your computer and Linksys RE6500 extender must be linked with each other.
See the LED status of the Linksys RE6500 extender.
Turn ON/OFF your Linksys RE6500 range extender.
Enter the right web address while visiting the web-based portal.

How To Improve Linksys RE6500 Extender Performance

If you want to improve the performance of your Linksys RE6500 extender device then you will need to improve the Linksys extender device software.

First, go to the Linksys RE6500 extender web management page.
Now, select the extender software upgrade option under the firmware upgrade.
After that, wait for a short while to install the latest firmware file on your laptop or computer.

Thus, with the help of this method, you will successfully improve the performance of the Linksys RE6500 extender. If not then try another method.

By doing the reset method you will easily boost the extender performance. The reset hole button is located at the bottom of the Linksys RE6500 device. Press that button with the help of a paperclip for 8 to 10 seconds. Now, all the LEDs of the Linksys RE6500 extender will turn off. Therefore, it means your Linksys RE6500 extender device is now completely reset.

Note: After the reset process, you will need to do the Linksys RE6500 setup process again.

With the assistance of this Linksys RE6500 setup page, you will be able to learn all the basic information about This Linksys extender device. In case you have any type of question/query/doubts in your mind then discuss them with our Linksys team experts by sending our doubts to care@linksyswifiextender.net or by +1-408-477-8750.