No More Wifi Dead Zones With Linksys RE6800 Setup

 Linksys is a trustworthy and well-known networking brand especially when it comes to routers and range extenders. One such magical device that is turning heads is Linksys re6800 wifi range extender. With the successful Linksys re6800 setup, users can effectively eliminate all the networking issues. Dead zones, lags and bufferings, drop connections are some of the common issues that re6800 can eradicate effectively. Therefore with re6800 users can achieve wider coverage for every single place of their abode. Be it balcony, terrace, basement or living room. This particular wifi repeater can effectively cover the huge carpet area of 9000 square feet. For more insights, dive deeper.


Features Of Linksys RE6800 Setup Under Spotlight 


RE6800 wifi range extender comes with a simple wall plug design. Thus it doesn't take any extra space in your abode. Moving further the repeater operates on dual frequency bands. The 2.4Ghz band allows the extender to pass its signals easily through various physical barriers. Thus even the far away devices get proper wifi connectivity. Whereas the 5Ghz frequency band allows your smart devices to fetch high speeds. The Linksys re6800 setup operates on 802.11ac wifi standards. Additionally, it offers a Gigabit Ethernet port. Therefore you can easily use the extender in an access point mode as well. 


The availability of spot finder technology adds another feather to the extender. Because right placement of the repeater is extremely important therefore, with the help of spot finder technology users can easily hunt out the ideal placement spot. The re6800 range extender also comes with beamforming technology. This means the signals of the extender automatically get directed to the connected devices. Moreover, the simple push button setup helps you in getting the re6800 into action within seconds. 


Setup Requirements 


For getting the Linksys re6800 setup into action, you need following components:


  • Firstly an actively working router with an internet plan.

  • Secondly an AC power outlet for turning on the range extender.

  • Next, an Ethernet cable for setting up the device in access point mode. 

  • A smart device for initiating the setup process.

  • Additionally, the information of the network whose range you are looking forward to extending. 

  • Lastly, a quick user guide that came inside the package contents of your RE6800. 


Now we'll be sharing the two most commonly used Linksys RE6800 setup methods. One is WPS based. Whereas another is Web GUI based. Remember for Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) method your router should also have WPS compatibility. In case it doesn't support the WPS method, you need not flutter as the Web GUI method will be your savior. 


Quick WPS Setup Guidance 


The Wifi Protected setup method is extremely simple and hassle free. But it has a drawback which is that this method doesn't allow you to customize the settings of your Linksys re6800 network. For this you need to use the Web GUI Linksys re6800 setup method. In case you are not interested in customizing any settings then here is the quick setup guidance:


  • Begin the process by plugging your RE6800 wifi repeater into an AC power outlet. Make sure this outlet is nearby to the host router. This close proximity of the extender to the router is necessary only during the initial setup. As the setup completes you can move your Linksys re6800 setup to a new location. 


  • As you plug in the extender and turn it on, wait for the front panel LED to light up. 


  • Now turn towards your host router, on it activate the WPS function by pressing the WPS knob. 


  • Thereafter again take a turn towards the Linksys re6800 wifi repeater and on it also activate the WPS function. You need to hold the button until the front panel LED starts blinking.


  • Moving forward, release the button and now let the synchronisation complete. As it completes, the front panel LED will stop flickering and rather it will stabilize. Thus indicating a successful Linksys re680 setup. 

Web GUI Setup Guidance 


The web GUI setup method is the most reliable and most used setup method. 

For this the steps are:


  1. Firstly activate the RE6800 by plugging it into an AC power outlet. Make sure it's within the range of the host router. Now turn it on. Let it boot up properly. Check the front panel LED for the same. 


  1. Thereafter grab the smartphone. Turn on its wifi and connect to the extender's network name. The information regarding the same is given in the quick user guide as well as written on the product's label. 


  1. After the successful connection of the smart device and extender, open any internet browser. Pick between Internet Explorer, chrome, Firefox and Safari as they all are compatible with the Linksys re6800 setup. 


  1. Thereafter move to the address bar. Now fill up http://extender.linksys.com. Press Enter. As you do so, you'll get an entry into the main login page. 


  1. Lastly, follow the on-screen prompts one by one. For default information seek the help of user manual.  


For any other query or assistance feel free to get in touch with the experts. 


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