Linksys re6300 is a range extender device used to extend the router’s signal coverage. If you are facing issue with your existing router’s network then you can boost it up using range extender. Range extender can resolve issues like dead zone, weak signal, poor coverage etc. Linksys is one of the popular brands offering networking devices. Linksys RE6300 is a very popular model that has capability to boost network up to 6,500 square feets. In this device latest technologies is used including Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Cross-Band Technology, Spot Finder Technology, and beamforming technology. You can add the device to your network very easily by follow the further specified instructions.
Linksys RE6300 Setup
Linksys RE6300 range extender setup can be done via two methods using WPS & web. WPS setup is a push button based method. It is very simple as well as less time consuming. On the contrary, Web based method is a bit time consuming but offers additional configuration facility. Check the process to configure your extender:
Place
Placing is very important step of the setup process. If you place the extender inadequately then you face issue in configuring it. For the setup keep it closer to the router. Proximity is preferable only for setup afterwards you can change the location.
Power Up
Power up is the second step of the Linksys re6300 setup process. Powering is required to start the device. You’ll get a power adapter with linksys re6300 to boot it up. Use it to connect the device with power outlet and turn it on.
Connect To Linksys Extender
Moving to the next step you have to create a connection between linksys extender and computer/ laptop. Computer/ laptop is required to access the web interface. For connection between the devices you can use either ethernet cable or access wireless settings of the client device.
Launch Browser
Use any browser to initiate the configuration. Be sure the browser is the updated one and with no cookies or cache file.
Access Web Interface
Accessing the web interface is super easy. In the browser you just launched, go to the address bar and type extender.linksys.com. Also you can use the IP address 192.168.1.1 to open up the web interface. Form the appeared screen you have to opt for “set up range extender” option and then choose “re6300” device model.
Configure Linksys RE6300
Start the configuration of your linksys extender by moving further. You have to choose date, time & language first. Thereafter follow the below specified steps:
- Initiate the cnfigration by searching the available networks.
- List of networks appear, choose your router’s SSID from the list with which you desire to connect the extender.
- Moving to the next step, you have to enter the password of the router’s network.
- Hit on the connect button appears next to it so, you can connect the devices.
- Moving further you have to create a SSID for your range extender network.
- Create a strong password as well to keep your network secure.
- Thereafter check out the firmware of the extender, in case update is available do it first. Firmware update is mandatory for optimal performance of the device.
- Make the changes in other settings and then finalize the setup by hit submit option.
- Relocate the device, boot it up again and test the new network using a wireless enabled device.
Linksys RE6300 Troubleshoot
Even a best device with latest technology can trouble you. Troubleshoot the linksys re6300 setup if you encounter any problem with it. Check out the below specified troubleshooting tips to get your network back on track.
Linksys Re6300 Reboot
You can try our rebooting the device. Rebooting might help if the issue is temporary. So, first turn of the power supply of the extender. Wait for a while and then turn on the power again. Let the boot up process completes and verify the issue is resolved or not.
Linksys Re6300 Firmware Update
Issue might be because of outdated firmware. So, check out if the updated version of firmware is available. In case the new version is available then updating the firmware might resolve the issue you are facing. So access the web interface to update the firmware.
Linksys Re6300 Reset
Linksys re6300 might creating issue because of any wrong changes made by you in the configuration. So, you can reset the device to resolve the problem. Reseting the device means erasing the complete changes you made in the device and restoring the factory default settings. You can perform Linksys Re6300 Reset by pressing reset button very easily. Just press the button and hold till the device LED starts blinking. Let the device erase all the settings. Thereafter you have to configure the device again.
Conclusion
Form the crux of above i would like to conclude that the Linksys re6300 setup is very smooth process to go with. No technical help is required to configure the device. Furthermore, Linksys re6300 reset will help in resolving almost every issue with your device. So, you can easily configure the device again and get your network work smoothly.
