Setup Requirements for Linksys RE6700 AC1200
Before you begin the Linksys RE6700 Setup, make sure you have the following items on hand:
- Internet connection is essential for setup.
- There are two ethernet cables on the table.
- a minimum of two web browsers (updated).
- Make a note of your house WiFi router’s login credentials.
- It is necessary to have a good electric power source, such as power sockets.
- You’ll need a computer or notebook to set up a Linksys extender.
What is the procedure for setting up a Linksys RE6700 Extender?
There are three ways to set up the Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender. The following are the details:
- An Ethernet cable can be used in a variety of ways.
- WPS Methodology (Wireless Protected Setup)
- Using the manual procedure
- You can use any of the three Linksys RE6700 Setup techniques.
Linksys RE6700 WiFi Extender Setup | Ethernet Method
Follow the instructions below to set up the Linksys RE6700 AC1200 WiFi extender with two Ethernet cables:
- Using an ethernet cable, connect your WiFi extender to your router.
- Before turning on your home WiFi router, make sure the power, DSL, and Internet LEDs are not blinking green.
- Connect and plug in your Linksys range extender to your home WiFi router.
- Connect and switch on your WiFi extender.
- Allow a few minutes for the power LED to turn solid green from amber.
- Another ethernet cable connects your desktop or laptop to the router.
- Open any web browser on your desktop or laptop and go to extender.linksys.com.
- You’ll be directed to the Linksys extender configuration page.
- Then, on the ‘Log In’ screen, enter the default WiFi extender login credentials.
- You’ll be taken to the Linksys extender’s web-based admin panel.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the ‘Extender’ mode. If you get stuck, use our live chat support to speak with one of our experts right away.
- To save your changes, click the ‘Apply’ button once you’ve completed.
- Remove and remove your WiFi range extender from its current location.
- Join the extended network with your notebook or desktop computer.
- Open any website in your browser to test your internet connection.
Linksys AC1200 Extender Setup Using WPS
The Linksys extender is set up with a basic push button. There’s no need to use an ethernet cable, and there’s no need to visit extender.linksys. It’s as easy as pressing a button. To use the WPS button on your Linksys RE6700, follow the instructions below:
- At home, place your Linksys extender near your WiFi router.
- Connect a power outlet to the Linksys RE6700 extender.
- Locate the WPS button and press it.
- Remove and remove the WiFi range extender from its current location. Check to see if your WiFi extender is within range of your house WiFi router.
- Please turn on your computer and try to connect to the extended network.
- Open any web browser and go to your favorite website to test internet connectivity.
Linksys RE6700 Setup | Manual Method
The Linksys Extender Setup manual method is very similar to the ethernet method. To configure the Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender, follow these steps:
- Place your Linksys extender near your house WiFi router to turn it on.
- Use an Ethernet cable to connect your home WiFi router and extender.
- Go to extender.linksys and fill out the form.
- Then press the ‘Log In’ button and enter your WiFi extender’s default login credentials.
- You’ll be directed to the Linksys extender’s web-based admin panel.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the ‘Extender’ mode.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to customise your WiFi range extender.
- To save your changes, click the ‘Apply’ button when you’re finished.
- Remove your WiFi range extender from its current location and place it somewhere else.
- Connect your laptop or desktop to the wider network.
- Open any website in your browser to test your internet connection.
