Linksys Extender Setup RE6700 in Range Extender Mode

• How To Setup
• Mitchell Hope
• August 12, 2019

Linksys Extender Setup RE6700 is very easy with its browser-based setup feature. There isn’t any need for a setup CD or an installation software.

Prior to starting with the Linksys extender setup dual-band RE6700 process, be certain of the following:

• An active internet/WiFi connection.
• A valid and correct SSID (network name and password).
• Your Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender should be plugged properly into a wall outlet/socket.
• Wait for a few minutes until the LED light is blinking orange before starting the Linksys wireless extender setup process.

Note: The login credentials (WiFi name and password) are from your existing wireless settings. They are case-sensitive.

Follow the steps below for Linksys Extender Setup RE6700 in range extender mode.

Step 1:

First of all, using a computer or a laptop, connect your device to Linksys Extender Setup – xxx (Linksys WiFi extender’s default SSID).

Note: The xxx express/show.represents the last 3 characters of your Linksys RE6700’s range extenders MAC Address.

Step 2:

Open a web browser on your connected computer or laptop. After that, enter 192.168.1.1 or http://extender.linksys.com in the URL bar.

Step 3:

Click on ‘Start Setup’ button.

The following screen will display.

Step 4:

Now, ‘as a wireless range extender’ option will automatically get selected as default.

Step 5:

Click on the Next button.

Step 6:

Select your WiFi for Linksys smart WiFi setup.

Note: In case, your WiFi is using a 5 GHz band, then you should see it with the 2.4 GHz band clearly.

Tip: If you have a hidden network name (SSID), then it is advised, scroll all the way down the list and click on the ‘Manually Enter Network Name and Password’ option or wait for a few minutes until it detects your WiFi.

Step 7:

Now, enter your password into the required field, and click on the Next button.

Step 8:

You will be provoked to configure the extended WiFi network that your Linksys extender will broadcast.

• Change the settings as per your requirement and click on the Next button.

Step 9:

• Now, note this down that if the ‘Spot Finder’ indicates that your Linksys RE6700 range extender’s location is ‘Just right’ then click on Next.
• This advance feature determines the signal strength between the Linksys RE6700 range extender and your main WiFi router.
• During the Linksys WiFi extender setup process, if your Linksys extender, RE6700 is Too far or Too close, then relocate it accordingly, then return to the 1^st step.

Step 10:

• Create a unique, long, and strong admin password and secure your device after the Linksys Extender Setup RE6700.
• Please choose the ‘add a password hint’ option as well. Though this option is optional, but it will help you if you forget your admin details in future.

Step 11:

Finally, click on the Save button.

You have set up your Linksys RE6700 WiFi range extender. However, if you are stuck at any step, contact our highly-experienced technicians.