Linksys extender like the Linksys RE6400 is a device which is used to extend the range of your WiFi network. It receives the signal from your router and extends it by using extender. It increases the range of your network to eliminate dead zones in your home.
Whereas,
Linksys smart WiFi is an online service that allows you to
remotely manage your Linksys router. Through Linksys smart WiFi login,
you can access your router's settings from anywhere with an internet connection.
This includes features like
· To control which devices are connected to your network and having access
to remove those devices.
· Having parental controls is one of the main features nowadays.
· Managing guest networks by making their extra profile.
· Updating firmware. As we know firmware should be updated to maintain the
efficiency.
Together, these technologies enhance your
home WiFi experience by providing broader coverage and greater control over
your network. To access the
Linksys Smart WiFi login and set up your Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender,
follow these steps:
Here is How to Access Linksys Smart
WiFi:
1. Firstly,
open a web browser and type URL linksyssmartwifi.com or an IP address192.168.1.1
in the address bar.
2. Now login
interface has been appeared in front of you. If you have an account, log in
using your Linksys Smart WiFi credentials. If you do not have an account then
you need to create one to have the access of Linksys smart WiFi.
3. Once you
are logged in, then you can configure your network settings, manage devices,
and control features like guest access or parental controls.
4. You can
even customize additional settings as per your requirement.
This should help you extend your WiFi network and manage your router settings effectively
and remotely.
Steps to follow Linksys RE6400 setup are:
1.
Plugin the
RE6400 into a power outlet near your router and wait for the power light to
turn solid.
2.
Now sync your extender with router. To
sync, press the router WPS button first and within 2 minutes, press the same
button in the extender. Both the devices connect automatically and then you can
configure the extender.
3.
Using a
device (like a laptop or smartphone), connect to the WiFi network named
"Linksys Extender Setup-xxx" from your WiFi settings.
4.
Open a web
browser and type URL extender.linksys.com, and don’t use the URL myrouter.local because
RE6400 is an extender not a router. You can even use the Linksys app.
5.
Now, enter
your default credentials.
6.
Once you
are logged in, follow the on-screen instructions to connect the extender to
your home WiFi network.
7.
After the
configuration you can move the extender and place it such way that lies between
router and the area where network is poor.
Here, Linksys RE6400 setup
is completed.
If you still unable to setup the extender or having difficulty in access of Linksys smart WiFi, you can follow these troubleshooting tips mentioned below:
Troubleshooting Tips:
Restart or Reboot
· Sometimes a minor issue or glitch occurs, and it resolves easily
just by restarting your Linksys Smart WiFi router or RE6400 range extender.
· To Restart, unplug your router and wait for few minutes and plugin
back in the wall socket.
· Same step is to repeat for RE6400 range extender.
Firmware Updates
· If your internet is slow or buffering, the reason for that can be
out dated firmware.
· Keep checking your extender’s firmware update, and make sure latest
version is installed.
Connectivity
· Firstly, check whether the router, modem and extender are connected properly
or not.
· Ensure that the Ethernet cable is secured at both ends of modem and
router.
· Check that router and extender has not lost its connectivity.
Reset
· You can reset your router and extender to default Factory Settings.
· For that first you have to find a reset button on your router. If
there is no reset button then there will be a small pin hole.
· Press that reset button or insert a pin in that hole and hold it for
10 seconds.
· Same process is for extender as well.
· Now your router or extender has been reset, configure it again.
From the above article we have concluded that it is easy to setup Linksys RE6400 WiFi range extender. Linksys Smart WiFi helps you to have router’s access remotely which means you can control it from any location.
