how to setup my new re6500 linksys extender if its not showing in my devices list
To connect  re6500 linksys extender to the network connect  re6500 linksys extender  to the wall socket and press reset key for 30 seconds. Make sure it is close to the modem(maximum distance not more then 10 feet) Go to your computer or phone and open browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the top url bar. It will ask for your login information (default username and password is admin for both). Then it will open setup page. Just follow the instructions and your extender will get connect to the internet.
If the Linksys extender Re6500 is not showing on the device list follow the steps below:
- Make sure the Linksys extender is plugged into a direct power socket nearby the router.
- Press and hold the reset button the extender for 30 seconds
- wait for the extender to boot.
- Connect your computer wirelessly or via Ethernet cable
- Pull up a browser and at the top on the address bar type in 192.168.1.1
- You will get to the Linksys extender setup wizard.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup
Note: Please make sure if after the reset the name is still not showing the extender in the device list. Try to reset the extender again and then follow the steps mentioned above.
