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To configure Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender, you will require to link any WiFi unit with the Linksys extender default WiFi network. By doing configuration of Linksys RE6400 extender you can easily extend the range of WiFi signals.  

Benefits To Locate Extender:- 

Below is most detailed explain of benefits, which you enjoy after Linksys RE6400 extender installation:- 

Boot-up WiFi Coverage:- 

Extenders also called by the other name of repeater. It takes a signal from an existing router. Effectively it helps to double the coverage area of your network. 

Remove Dead Spots:- 

You can ensure that you get strong network signals in all areas as compared to the router signal is weak and non existent. 

Easy To Configure:- 

You can easily configure this Linksys extender device by pushing the WPS button or through visiting Linksys web interface page. 

Cost Saving:- 

As compared to running new ethernet cables or purchasing new routers, a WiFi extender or repeater is a relatively inexpensive way to improve the internet speed of your home network. 

Devices Overload:- 

At home or office with many WiFi connected devices, then the Linksys RE6400 extender helps to distribute the load to provide better performance to all units. 

Ways To Configure Extender:- 

There are two ways to configure the RE6400 Linksys WiFi range extender. 

1. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Button Method:- 

Note:- When you are trying to set up an extender by WPS method, you must verify that your main router supports the WPS button. If the router does not support it then try another method. 

First, in the socket put the RE6400 extender plug. After that, wait and press the extender WPS button. Further, in two minutes push the existing router WPS button. Now, the WPS button LED starts flashing solid which means extender and router both units successfully linked with each other. 

2. By Web Browser Based Method:- 

If you fail to complete the Linksys RE6400 setup process by WPS method then try steps of this method:- 

• First, plug in the Linksys RE6400 extender to the power outlet. 

• After that, take the WiFi device and open WiFi settings. 

• Now, connect the WiFi device to the Linksys RE6400 extender default WiFi network. 

• Later, on a connected WiFi device, open the browser or chrome and type extender.linksys.com official web portal in the URL bar. 

• Now, fill in all the Linksys default credentials in the asking fields. 

• Default username & password is ‘admin’. 

• Tap on login and pick your extender model from the list. 

• At the end, follow all the display directions carefully. 

Issue Fixation Tips:-

After the configuration of Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender if you are still facing slow speed internet issues then try the below fixation tips. There are several fixation tips, let’s begin:- 

Place Linksys RE6400 Extender At Halfway:- 

Locate Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender at halfway location of your house & office. By doing this your extender device completely works properly and gets the speed of internet in all the corners. Between placement of extender & router, no metal or electronic appliances should be placed. Metal & electronic units absorb the WiFi signals which are coming from extender & router units.

Check Connection:- 

We recommend you to verify the connection is proper or not, between the extender and host router. You will need to visit the Linksys web interface and go up to the settings or status page. Look up the indicators for the successful connection. 

Restart Linksys RE6400 Extender:- 

• First, press the power button to turn it off. 

• After that, from the power plug, put the extender out. 

• Now, wait 5 minutes and put the extender back into the power plug. 

• At last, press the power button again to turn it on. 

Download Latest Firmware File:- 

To install Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender latest software file, go to Linksys web interface page. Follow lower instructions to do this solution tip. 

• First, take a computer or laptop and open the browser. 

• In the browser URL bar type extender.linksys.com. Make sure that your computer must be linked with the extender default network. 

• After that, fill in default details such as username & password. 

• Now, look up for network administration and then hit the software install option. 

• Further, if you find any software file is pending then install it. 

• Installation process takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. 

Reorganize RE6400 Linksys extender:- 

Reorganization of an extender is the last method to fix errors. For this solution tip, look for the reset button. After that, push the reset button with a paper pin. Insert pin in reset button for 15 seconds or until all LEDs power off. All power off LEDs define that extender unit is now completely reset.