Linksys RE6700 Setup

The RE6700 extender is one of the best network boosters that Linksys provides. It is easy to setup. Have a look how to connect it to the existing Linksys wireless router network;

Place the extender in the same room where the router is working.
Now, turn the extender on by connecting its power cord to the electric wall socket.
Now, you just have to press the WPS button on the router (if it has).
Then, press the extender WPS button within two minutes.

After that, you will able to connect the extender to the router. Now, you have to log in to the extender by following some instructions;

Linksys RE6700 Setup

RE6700 Login

There are two ways to access the interface with the help of your computer as well as phone.

Via Computer

You have to connect the computer to the extender setup with the help of LAN cable or the SSID details.
After that, you have to go in to the updated web browser in the computer.
Enter the URL extender.linksys.com or IP address 192.168.1.1 in address bar and search.
The Login page will appear on the computer screen, where you have to enter the username and password.
These credentials are given on the label or in the user manual of the extender.
By pressing the Enter button, you will get to the Linksys RE6700 extender interface dashboard.

Now, you can easily setup the Linksys RE6700 extender device.

Via Phone

You have to download the Linksys app in your phone from the Play Store or App Store.
Open the app and enter the login Email ID and password. If you don’t have any credentials, then create an account.
You have to enter the Email ID, name, password, and confirm password, then you will create new account.
Just get to the dashboard and adjust all the settings, Networks and features.

So, here ends the Linksys extender setup. Now, let’s see how to change the WiFi extender password by using some of the steps given below;

Linksys RE6700 WiFi Password

Access the interface and go to Settings> Wireless Settings.
Here, you have to select the Network> enter new Password> SAVE.

Update Linksys RE6700 Extender

Access the interface and select the Settings> Firmware tab.
You have to download the Linksys RE6700 extender firmware file from web.
Then simply, paste the downloaded file in firmware tab and click on Install.

Now, have a look how to reset the Linksys RE6700 extender to solve technical issues.

Reset to Dispel Issues

You have to find the Linksys RE6700 Extender RESET button, which will be a pinhole button. You have to use a pin or a sharp object to long press the button.

Then, the process will start, after that; you have to re-configure the settings by accessing the Linksys RE6700 Extender interface in computer or in phone.