Dual-Band Linksys RE6400 Wifi Extender Setup Guide

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Linksys is a well-known brand that offers a wide variety of reliable and high performance wifi range extenders. One such masterpiece is Linksys re6400 range extender. It is a dual-band, wall-plug designed range extender that comes with some notable features. Like it comes with beamforming technology, cross-band technology as well as smart LED light indicators for easy identification of its actual working. Additionally, Linksys re6400 setup is extremely quick and simple with the help of the WPS button. Moreover its two external antennas offer wider coverage and eliminate issues like dead zones, dropped connections as well as slow wifi speeds. At the bottom panel there is an Ethernet port as well. So you get to connect your wired devices like gaming consoles directly to the extender. For complete insights, keep reading.

Linksys RE6400 Setup: Quick WPS Method 

As mentioned earlier the setup process is extremely easy and quick with the help of a WPS button. Here’s how you can perform it seamlessly:

First bring in the Linksys re6400 range extender in close proximity to the router. Now plug it directly into a vacant power outlet and activate it. Initially you’ll see a blinking green light on the front panel. Therefore you need to wait till this LED light turns into solid green color indicating that it’s ready for the setup. 

Moving further, push the WPS key first on the router. Thereafter within the time span of 2 minutes push the WPS key on your Linksys re6400 range extender. You’ll see the front panel LED is blinking. It means the Linksys re6400 setup is in progress. As the LED turns solid green it means the WPS connection is successful. 

Finally, unplug the extender and reposition it to its final location. For seamless coverage place it in the center of your host router and the area where you were facing connectivity issues. Additionally, avoid the placement nearby of the electrical and metal items like baby monitors, refrigerator, microwave, bluetooth devices, security cameras. As all these devices tend to interfere with the signals of the repeater. 

As the Linksys re6400 setup completes after proper placement, check the signal strength by connecting your devices to the new network. There should not be less than two network bars. If this is the scenario then reposition the extender strategically. 

Alternative Setup Method Using Web GUI

Your router doesn’t support the WPS method? No worries, as there is an alternative which offers a more hands on approach than the WPS method. But first check out the requirements:

  • A router with an active internet plan.
  • Next you need an Ethernet wire (optional)
  • Details of your existing wifi network which is the username and security key.
  • A smart device which can be your laptop, computer, iPad as well as your smartphone.
  • A properly working and vacant power outlet. 
  • Lastly, a user manual that came inside the package contents of your Linksys re6400. 

Before proceeding further, here is a point to be noted. In case you have already tried performing the Linksys re6400 setup but the outcome was not in your favor then for a fresh setup first reset the range extender. On the side panel of the re6400 there is a reset hole. Using a straightened paper clip or something that looks like a sim ejector pin, push and hold the reset key till you see a blinking green light. Now release the key as the extender reboots itself thus indicating a successful reset. Therefore now perform the below mentioned Linksys re6400 setup steps. 

Setup Guidance 

✓ First activate the re6400 range extender in the central location that is halfway from the host router and the area of concern. Do not move to the next step until you see a solid green LED light on the front panel. 

✓ It’s time to grab your smart device. Now the task is to connect the smart device to the Linksys re6400. You have two options for the same. For wireless connection use the information that you see on the back panel of the extender. Whereas if you want a direct connection then use the ethernet wire. Just plug one end of it into the ethernet port of the extender and the other end into your smart devices port. 

✓ Now for the next step of Linksys re6400 setup, launch an internet browser. You can pick any browser like Internet explorer, chrome, firefox, safari, edge or any other of your choice. But just remember the browser should be up-to-date. 

✓ Moving further, jump to the URL bar. In it very precisely and accurately enter the IP or web address. It is http://192.168.1.1 and http://extender.linksys.com. Push enter key. 

✓ As you do so, tap on the Start New Setup option. If prompted then agree to terms and conditions. Now what you need to do is just follow the on-screen prompts one by one. You’ll be asked to give in the username and password of your existing wifi network. Do so and complete the Linksys re6400 setup successfully. Do not forget to take the advantage of spot finder technology as with its help you can get optimal extended wifi coverage.