How to setup Linksys re6500 extender in a home network?

A user can perform the Linksys re6500 extender setup by three methods. One is the Wired connection, Second one is the wireless connection, and Third one is the WPS (Wi-fi protected setup) connection method. Users are recommended to perform the setup process through a wired connection as it avoids the risk of sudden disconnection during the setup process.

Here are the things that a user must know before the Extender setup process

1. A user must know the default Network Name of the extender with which he is going to connect to the extender’s network.
2. If you are connecting the range extender with your router through a WPS connection, the router must be WPS enabled. If your router doesn’t have a WPS button you won’t be able to perform the WPS connection method.
3. Disconnect all other networks with which your computer has connected, it may bring interruption during the setup process of your range extender.
4. Avoid the wireless connection during the setup process as it may lead to a sudden disconnection.
5. No user should be connected to your router’s network during the extender setup process, it may bring failure in the setup process.

Steps to setup Linksys re6500 extender in a home network

1. The first thing you need to do is to attach the antennas at the back of your range extender.
2. Take the power adapter and plug it into an outlet near the router. Connect the other end of the power adapter into the range extender.
3. As soon as you turn on the power switch a white light flashes up on your range extender.
4. Meanwhile, go to your computer and open the Wi-fi settings.
5. When the LED light stops flashing and becomes stable, the range extender successfully turns on.
6. Search for the available Wi-fi networks through the Wi-fi option. Check the default Network name of the range extender on the list.
7. Connect to the “Linksys Extender setup” network. You will be requiring no Wi-fi password as the network will be open.
8. In some cases, users are automatically redirected to the extender.linksys.com configuration page.
9. If a user is not redirected to the Linksys extender configuration page, he has to manually type extender.linksys.com on the address bar of the browser.
10. Press enter and the main configuration page appears on the screen.
11. Select the language for the interface. English is the default language set for the extender.linksys.com interface. Click on the Start button to begin the configuration process.
12. Select “I agree” to agree to the License Agreement and accept all the policies.
13. The Linksys interface starts searching for a wireless network. The list of available Wi-fi networks appears on the screen.
14. Connect to your network by selecting the router’s network name. Type the router’s Wi-fi password on the provided field.
15. Choose the type of security used by your router’s network. Click on the Next button
16. The interface will start checking for the network credentials. It may take a while.
17. Meanwhile, you can create a wired connection between the extender and the computer. Take an Ethernet cable and connect it to the extender and then to the computer.
18. When your router gets connected to the extender, a dialogue box appears on the screen saying that the “Extender has now been configured”.
19. You can change the Wireless settings including the Network Name, Wi-fi password, Security level, and SSID broadcast of the network by visiting the extender.linksys.com interface.

Why myrouter.local is not working?

Note: To enhance the security level of the network, a user can enable the “Hide SSID” option. It will keep anonymous users away from accessing your extended network. A user has to manually type the SSID name of the extended network to connect to it.