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In order to complete the Linksys RE6300 setup, you need to know what the ways of configuration are. Plus, you should know about the features offered by the Linksys range extender RE6300. Hence, we’d be mentioning those too in a crisp manner. Let’s get going.

Linksys Range Extender RE6300

There are always some strict features that make one to buy any device. That same rule is applied to the Linksys range extender. Some of such features are the extender runs on the latest networking technologies. Here we are talking about beamforming and cross-band technology. These techs ensure your operating devices to be connected on the fastest bandwidth. With the integration of beamforming tech, you get network signals to be directed to your operating device – no diffusion.

With Linksys RE6300 setup you get fast ethernet ports. Though the network range of this extender is up to 6500 square feet while being compatible with all the wifi routers, web browsers, and operating systems. Further, we shall move to the setup guide of the Linksys range extender of RE6300.

Linksys Range Extender RE6300

Linksys RE6300 Setup Guide

This setup guide is describing how to setup the Linksys extender using the web, WPS, and app based method. Plus, it also includes the LED behavior of the Linksys range extender re6300.  

LED Behavior of Linksys RE6300 Range Extender

You know your device in a proper manner when you know its LED behavior. Here at Linksys RE6300 setup, you have to learn the LED behavior of power, WPS and ethernet LED indicator lights. Another good thing, the power and WPS behavior are indicated by a single LED light. So, let’s have a look.  

Power WPS LED Indicator

Power/ WPS LED Indicator

  • Solid Green – The device is properly on or it has an established network connection.
  • Blinking Green – The extender is starting up; the WPS connection is in process or the firmware is being updated.
  • Solid Amber – Either the network connection is weak or the WPS connection is weak.
  • Blinking Amber – No network connection; failed WPS connection or extender is on factory default settings.

Ethernet LED Indicator

  • Solid Green – Ethernet connection is established.
  • Blinking Green – Data transmission is active through the ethernet cable. 

WPS Button Setup

Let’s start with this two minute setup of the linksys range extender. All you need to do is follow the given set of instructions.

  1. Ensure proper connection of network and power. The second thing to ensure is that you should have both range extender and home/ master router in the same room for eased connection.
  2. Next, you have to power cycle your home router, we hope it is already configured.
  3. After that power up the Linksys extender. Do not forget to ensure that your extender is properly on.
  4. Time to locate that button called WPS or sync on the home router and Linksys extender.
  5. Press, hold, and release the buttons as per LED behavior.

Let the devices sync in, you need to configure them further either by means of the web or through the Linksys app.

WPS-Button-Setup

How to setup Linksys extender using extender.linksys.com?

The web based setup is a classic way to configure any networking device. Plus it is a reliable way to configure and even for firmware update.

  1. Power cycle the home router and power up the Linksys re6300 using an electrical outlet.
  2. Use an ethernet cable to connect the extender and operating device (laptop/ computer system)
  3. Open the browser in your system and run URL extender.linksys.com
  4. Perform Linksys extender login using default credentials. (admin for the password and leave the network name field empty)
  5. Once you reach to the dashboard, go to wireless and set the network name and password for both bandwidths. In the option of wireless security select WPA or WPA2 for security setup.  
  6. Once done, do not forget to save the settings.

This is how you complete the Linksys extender setup using http://extender.linksys.com

Linksys RE6300 Setup: App based

Linksys-RE6300-Setup-App-Based

Not the quickest but the most feasible way to configure your Linksys extender re6300. Let’s look at the instructions, then.

  1. Download the Linksys app on your phone, beforehand.
  2. Power up the extender and power cycle the home router.
  3. Use the Linksys network SSIDs mentioned on the extender’s back label to enter that network using your smartphone.
  4. Open the app and begin to configure your re6300.

All you need to do is follow the flashing set of instructions on your mobile’s screen and the setup will be completed.  

Conclusion

Reaching the conclusion, we hope you to have a successful Linksys RE6300 Setup. You must have understood all the ways of setup while picking the one most feasible for you. In case you are still facing any issues with the setup, then do contact us through the chat box mentioned on the website.

You will receive a 24×7 availability from our end. So, drop your query text whenever you feel like it. 

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