How to do the hardwired setup of linksys extender?
To setup Linksys RE6500 range extender follow these steps:-
>Plugin the range extender into the wall socket near to your home router for the initial setup.
*If you made any change on the extender before, then reset the extender by pressing reset button for at least 30 seconds.
>Connect any of your wired device like computer/laptop with Linksys extender's ethernet port.
>Open any browser and in the address bar type 192.168.1.1 or http://extender.linksys.com
>Now you will see the setup wizard in the page, follow the instructions to setup the range extender.
>If you want you can change the name of extended network and password of your choice that you want for it.
>Now save the settings and range extender will reboot after saving the settings.
>Once extender lights get solid connect your devices to the extended network and try to go online so that we can check that extender setup done successfully.
Some steps you need to follow:
Step 1:
Connect your computer to the Ethernet port of your range extender using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2:
Plug your range extender to the power outlet. Make sure the LED lights are stable.
Step 3:
Launch a web browser and enter your router's IP Address or "192.168.1.1" in the Address bar. To learn how to check the IP Address of your Linksys router
Step 4:
You will be prompted with a window asking for a username and password. Leave the User Name blank and enter “admin” in the Password field and then, click Log In.
Step 5:
Click Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings.
Step 6:
Set the radio button to Manual then enter your router’s Network Name (SSID).
Step 7:
On the Wireless Security section, select the security settings that match your router’s configuration. Enter your Passphrase or WEP Key then click Save Settings.
Step 8:
Unplug the power cables of the router and the range extender for 30 seconds. Plug in the router first. Wait for all the lights to be stable then plug in the range extender.
Your range extender should now be in synchronized with your router.
To setup Linksys RE6500 range extender follow these steps:-
>Plugin the range extender into the wall socket near to your home router for the initial setup.
*If you made any change on the extender before, then reset the extender by pressing reset button for at least 30 seconds.
>Connect any of your wired device like computer/extender with Linksys extender's ethernet port.
>Open any browser and in the address bar type 192.168.1.1 or http://extender.linksys.com
>Now you will see the setup wizard in the page, follow the instructions to setup the range extender.
>If you want you can change the name of extended network and password of your choice that you want for it.
>Now save the settings and range extender will reboot after saving the settings.
>Once extender lights get solid connect your devices to the extended network and try to go online so that we can check that extender setup done successfully.