Frequently Asked Questions
How to reset the Linksys range extender via a reset button?
Locate and press the reset button on the extender’s bottom panel. Keep pressing the button until the LED light starts blinking.
What security modes does the Linksys RE6300 support?
The RE6300 supports WPA2 Personal, WPA2/WPA mixed-mode, and WEP.
How do I connect my Linksys Extender to my router?
If you are looking for the simplest ways to connect your Linksys Extender to your router check out the steps below.
- First, us an Ethernet cable to connect your extender to your router and then turn it on.
- Connect your extender to your computer.
- On your computer, open a default browser and enter extender.linksys.com and click enter.
- Now, use the default login credentials as admin to log into the extender and go to the setup page.
- Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the configuration.
- Now, you are connected to your router.
How to resolve http://extender.linksys.com not working issue?
Are you having the http://extender.linksys.com not working issue? Do not worry. Follow the steps below and get rid of the issue.
- First of all, you need to check if you are entering the correct web address i.e., http://extender.linksys.com.
- If it still does not work, you can use the IP address instead.
- Now, make sure that the login credentials you are using are correct.
- Check if there is no issue with the browser. You can clear the cookies and caches of your browser. Now, you can switch to a different browser as well.
- You need to make sure that, there are no connection issues with your devices.
I am experiencing intermittent connection issues when connected to my Linksys extender. What do I do?
First, ensure that the extender is getting your router’s Wi-Fi signal. Also, try to place the Linksys device midway between your router and the area without Wi-Fi. Access the Linksys re6300 setup page to check its wireless signal strength. Click on WLAN Statistics under the Status tab and then click on the Signal Strength.
What are the steps to reset the login password of my Linksys extender?
If you cannot remember your Linksys Extender password, you do not have to worry about that anymore. You can reset your device’s password with the steps below.
- You need to locate the reset button at your extender’s backside.
- Then, press the reset button for few seconds.
- You have to hold the button and then release it when you see the LED light blinking.
- You are done with the reset process.
- Now, you have to log in to your device using the default login credentials and set a new password.
What are the steps to setup Linksys RE6300 using the WPS button?
For around 4-5 seconds, press and hold the WPS button on your router. Then, on the RE6300 extender, hit the WPS button. When the connection is successful, a green LED light on the extender will illuminate.
Can I change the extended Wi-Fi settings of my Linksys extender?
Yes, you can change the Wi-Fi settings of your extender by logging into the Linksys extender setup page.
Find the IP address of Linksys extender
The IP address is very important to the setup of your Linksys extender. http://192.168.1.1 is the default IP address and can be found on the extender device.
Connect iphone to linksys extender
Navigate to the “Settings”. Under settings, click on “Wifi” and turn it on. Form the list of available networks, select the one for your extender. Input the password and select “Join”.
Check status of linksys extender
Log into your Linksys extender account. Right there on the “Basic Setup” page, you will find the connectivity status of your Linksys extender. If it is active, it will indicate “Connected”.
Can't connect to my Linksys router?
This could happen for a few reasons. However, if you are faced with this problem, try to power-cycle your extender, check the wired connections made, and try to reset the extender.
