With an increase in the number of devices per household, issues associated with network interference and degradation become more pertinent. While you are looking for a solution to the issues, installing a range extender might be the only thing you need. The Linksys RE6500 range extender can help you in this regard. While helping you connect to the home wifi network, it can deliver uninterrupted and high-speed data connection effortlessly. This blog will help you to connect Linksys RE6500 to wifi at home.

Requirements for the setup

Before you start setting up a connection between the devices, you’ll need to make sure you have the details related to the home wifi network. These will include the WiFi SSID and the network password. If you have a dual-band network router, make sure you have the details pertaining to both the network bands.

Apart from these, you can collect details related to the admin username and password of the Linksys RE6500 extender. These details can be taken on the product label pasted on the rear panel of the extender RE6500. Furthermore, you’ll also need to confirm the default web/IP address for your extender device. Once you have all these details, you may start with the extender setup process.

For a quick reference, you can follow the details as mentioned:

Username: admin

Password: password

Web address: http://extender.linksys.com

IP address: 192.168.1.1

Beginning with the Linksys RE6500 extender setup

The Linksys RE6500 extender setup process will start with accessing the login page. You can begin by connecting your devices to each other. You can follow the given steps:

• Connect your Linksys range extender to a power outlet using the power adapter.
• Turn on the power supply and allow it to power on. Notice the power LED till the blinking pattern turns to solid.
• Once it does, connect your computer/Smartphone to its local network. You can use either a wireless or a wired connection to do that.
• In a wired connection, simply connect the LAN port on the extender to the Ethernet port on your computer using an Ethernet cable. Whereas, you can use the WiFi functionality on your extender device to connect your computer or Smartphone. Once connected, you’ll receive a prompt on the computer screen confirming a successful connection.

Accessing the Linksys Re6500 login page

Once your computer is connected to the local network of your extender device, you can use a compatible web browser to access the login page and then proceed with the setup process in no time. Here are some steps you can follow:

• Launch a web browser and use the default web address http://extender.linksys.com or the IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. You can use any of the web browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft edge, internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and more.
• Once you have typed in the web address, press Enter/tap Go and you will be redirected to the Linksys extender login page.
• You’ll see the username and the password fields appear on the screen.
• Now, type in the values for both in their respective fields and click on the Login button.

Connect Linksys RE6500 to wifi router

• Once you are logged in to the extender setup wizard, you will see the setup screen become visible. The device will begin scanning for the available wireless networks around your area.
• A list of the same will be displayed to you on the screen.
• Select the SSID that belongs to your wifi router and click on the Join button.
• Type in the network password for your wifi router and click on the Connect button.
• The setup wizard will validate the credentials and accordingly connect you to the wireless network.
• Once validated, you will be directed to the WiFi extender network configuration page. You can assign an SSID and password to your extender network and select the appropriate network encryption protocol. Once you are done making the selections, click on the Next button.
• The next setup screen will ask you to assign a username and password to your wireless extender. You can set your admin credentials here. Once done, click on the Next button.
• The setup wizard will now lead you to the summary page wherein you can review all the settings you have configured. Once done, click on the Save and Finish button.

You have now connected your Linksys RE6500 extender to the wifi router at your home.

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