Linksys RE6800 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender is the latest or new generation range extender from Linksys with 802.11ac  with Dual Band and cross-band technology. 

 It can easily and quickly extend your network even to those hard-to-reach locations in your home like your backyard, garage, and not only to homes but even to your workplace to get Wi-Fi to smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

It also allows you to play online games and also opens the door of your happiness and entertainment.

Now give a look to its physical appearance

front panel

Power / WPS LED –  the green portion below RE6800 displays the status of the Linksys RE6800

based on the LED’s behavior as to whether it is ON or OFF and many other functionalities.

linksys re6800 extende side panel

Side panel

A. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button –  the use of the WPS button is to allow automatic pairing and securely adding devices to your WiFi network.

B. Reset button – Press and hold this reset button for at least 10 seconds to reset Linksys RE6800 to factory default settings.

Bottom panel

linksys re6800 extender bottom panel

Ethernet port – Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect wired clients like computers when the Linksys RE6800 is in Range Extender mode or connect to a router when it is in Access Point mode.

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FEATURES of Linksys RE6800

It vanishes the DEAD spots AND expands the WIFI around 9,000 SQUARE FEET

This is a range extender that is used to extend the network coverage area and is capable of boosting the current WiFi up to 9000 square feet so that you can avail of the benefits of your great internet connectivity throughout the home.

Have The ability to work WITH ANY type of WiFi ROUTER

The Linksys RE6800 AC1750 Range Extender is adjustable with all kinds of WiFi routers whether it is your existing unit or those from service providers.

You are not at all required to modify your home router’s settings at the time of installing the Linksys extender. you don’t have to even touch your WiFi router at all.

Great speed WITH DUAL-BAND connectivity

 Avail the benefits of uninterrupted streaming, online gaming, and many more for this give the heart full thanks to this range extender’s simultaneous dual bands.

 The RE6800 AC1750 Range Extender provides the data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster, ensuring a better connection between all your devices.

linksys re7000 setup with wps

EASY SETUP OPTIONS FOR OPTIMAL PLACEMENT

There are 2 easy ways to setup Linksys RE6800 extender-

  • Press the Push Button to connect to the feature on the Linksys RE6800 MAX-STREAM AC1900+ in order to directly get connected  to your home router.
  • Another way to simply set up the extender through your smartphone, computer system/ laptops.
  • Look for the best location for your range extender with the help of Spot Finder Technology.

Featured with BEAMFORMING AND CROSSBAND TECHNOLOGY for better CONNECTIVITY

Linksys RE6800 range extender is Featured with BEAMFORMING and cross-band technology that provides a better connection and permits you to enjoy undisrupted gaming and to do you any other work.

  • Cross-band Technology is used to maximize the use of both bands for speedy connection.
  • Beamforming Technology  focus on Wi-Fi Signal directly to your mobile phones, computer, and laptop for unbreakable Wi-Fi connection

 Greater SECURITY because of AUTO-FIRMWARE UPDATES

The Linksys RE6800 Range Extender automatically detects firmware updates as they are released, which helps the user to maintain updated security.

CONVENIENT AND COMPACT design

This Range Extender has a slim design with compact footprint if you plug it into the bottom A/C outlet still, you will have access to the outlet just above it.

linksys re6800 extender bottom panel

 It CONNECTS A WIRED DEVICE WITH GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT

 Linksys RE6800 connects a game console, Blu-ray player, or a TV to the  Gigabit Ethernet port so that you can enjoy WiFi up to 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet.

 It EXTENDS  YOUR WI-FI NETWORK WITH ACCESS POINT MODE

You can ask your Range Extender to act as an AC access point in order to expand your home WiFi and eliminate dead spots. This Access Point Mode permits you to add WiFi capabilities to your existing home wired network.

Try and connect the Range Extender using a Gigabit Ethernet cable to your home router or any other wired Internet adapter, and place the range extender where you need a WiFi boost but within the range.

Setting up of Linksys RE6800 using setup wizard

The Linksys RE6800 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender can be set up in three ways: 

  1. Setup Wizard
  2. Manual 
  3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). 

 This article will let you know the steps about how to set up the Range Extender using the Setup Wizard.
 
Before you start the setup procedure, ensure these requirements:

  • You should have an active wireless network connection
  • Wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password of your wireless network.

So let’s begin with the setup procedure:
  Step 1:
 Firstly, plug the Linksys RE6800 into any power outlet.
NOTE:  Wait until the Light Emitting Diode (LED) change to orange.   

Step 2:
Connect your device using any mobile device or a computer system to the Linksys RE6800 default SSID, which is Linksys Extender Setup – xxx, where xxx denotes the last three characters of the Linksys RE6800 extender’s MAC address. 

QUICK TIP:  The MAC address of your Linksys RE6800 is located on the label at the backside of the device. 

Step 3:
Open any web browser in any of the wireless devices such as mobile or computer and then enter “http://ap.linksys.com“ or “192.168.1.1” in the Address bar to begin the setup.

Step 4:
As the setup screen appears, tick ( ✔️) the box beside the I accept the End User License Agreement and then click on Start Setup.

Step 5:
 Once you are done, create an admin password and your password hint ( if you want as it is optional ) then click on Save as you are once done.
 

Step 6:
Now, select the As a wireless range extender option then clicks on Next.
 

Step 7:
Then, select your existing wireless network and then enter your password when it is asked.

NOTE:  If you have a dual-band network, you must check the SSID of both bands.
 

QUICK TIP:  If you have a hidden SSID then click on Manually Enter Network Name and Password.  Otherwise, wait until it detects your wireless network and select your network by its own.
 

 
Step 8:
Now create your extended Network names and wireless Passwords.  Click the refresh  icon in order to update the list

NOTE:  This is that network that your wireless clients will connect to.  You can use the same name for both networks.
 

 
Linksys RE6800 reset is possible and will again allow you to enjoy your internet zones

Step 9:.
This extender has a Spot Finder feature which will determine the signal strength of your Linksys RE6800 AC1750 range extender to the root AP.

  If it highlights too far or too close then simply unplug it, move it accordingly and then reconnect to the extenders’ default SSID and go then go back to step 1.
 

 
Step 10:
 Once you are done with this then your device will automatically check for the latest available firmware and update it by itself.
 

 So finally your Linksys RE6800 extender is now set up in Range Extender mode.

Once You have a setup you will also receive instructions to view or change the Linksys RE6800’s settings.

When the Linksys RE6800 extender is in Range Extender mode, the top header will read Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender.  After setup, you can log into the web-based setup page to view the upgraded top header name. 

Linksys extender setup using WPS

We have learned that Linksys RE6800 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender can be set up in three ways: 

  1. Setup Wizard
  2.  WiFi protected setup and
  3.  Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). 

In this article will look unto the steps on how to set up your range extender via WPS pairing with your wireless router or access point.

So let’s begin with the procedure:
 

Step 1:
 First of all plug the Linksys RE6800 extender into a wall outlet that is close to your router.
 
NOTE:  once you have set up, you can move the extender to another location but within its range.
  
Step 2:
Wait until the Light Emitting Diode (LED)  change to orange. 

Step 3:
As the light turned orange, press the WPS button featured on your wireless router.
  
Step 4:
Press the WPS button on the Linksys RE6800.  The WPS button will light up and the indicator LED on the front of the range extender will blink green. Once the front indicator turns solid green, the connection is successful.

Step 5:
If you want to extend your 5 GHz network, repeat Steps 3 to 5.

 
  So now your Linksys RE6800 is set up using WPS. 

 Manually setting up Linksys RE6800

As we have figured out that Linksys RE6800 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender can be set up in three ways.

  This article will give you knowledge about the steps on how to set up the device using Manual Setup.
 
NOTE:  This is based on an assumption that your Linksys RE6800 is on factory default.
 

 So let’s begin with the process

Step 1: 

Plug your device on an outlet and then connect your device using any mobile device or a computer system to the Linksys RE6800 default SSID, which is Linksys Extender Setup – xxx, where xxx denotes the last three characters of the Linksys RE6800 extender’s MAC address. 

QUICK TIP:  The MAC address of your Linksys RE6800 is located on the label at the backside of the device. 
 
Step 2:
Click on the Manual Setup link to bypass the Setup Wizard.
 

 
Step 3:
 Now enter the default password which is admin.
 
Step 4:
First, select the Operation Mode you need for your network.
 
Step 5:
Configure your manual settings for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz on the Wireless > Basic Settings page.
 
NOTE:  The default mode when choosing Manual Setup is Wireless Range Extender mode. You will see an orange bar across the page stating that the upstream connection is not configured as you will click the manual option.  

At this point, you can go straight to the Site Survey page in order to select the upstream connection if you want to keep it in Wireless Range Extender mode, otherwise, click on Change under Operation Mode and select the Access Point mode and follow the instructions.
 

 
QUICK TIP:  Click on the drop-down arrow for User-added image and then select wireless options according to your choice for the two bands.
 
Step 6:
Click on Save once you are done to apply changes.

So now Linksys RE6800 is ready to work manually.

How to reset Linksys RE6800

It’s a thing of just 10 seconds yes! absolutely 10 seconds!!

Sometimes it happens that it gets disconnected or stop extending the WiFi signal in that case you just have to do the very simple thing.

You will find reset button on the Linksys extender you just need to press and hold it for 10 seconds and then it will again reach to its factory defaults setting.

                    Linksys RE6800 reset-: just in seconds!!

If this also doesn’t put a full stop on your questions then just give a look to Linksys RE6800 manual. It is a guide that will guide you about everything in detail and will surely satisfy all your queries.

Then too if you face some technical issues then directly contact Linksys’ official website as we don’t provide any type of technical help in any way.

Detailed information about the LED Featured on extender

Blinking green

This light indicates-

  • Upgrading firmware
  • Resetting to factory default
  • It’s booting up

Solid green

This light indicates-

  • It’s ready to use

           Solid orange

           This light indicates-

  • Weak and poor connection with the router

In that case you should unplug the extender and take it closer to the router.

Blinking orange

This light indicates-

  • Either it is not connected to the router
  • Or any other type of error

Linksys RE6800 not working?

There can be dozens of reasons because of which your extender is not working.

Some of the common problems with your router and extender could be:

  •  Having setup or login issues
  • Sometimes web address is not working
  • Problem in establishing connection with multiple devices at the same time
  • Unable to troubleshoot internet issues

Sometimes because of these problems, the extender is not able to extend the network and as a result DEAD ZONES remains active.

If you are facing such problems then, first of all, try to disconnect and again reconnect your internet. If this also doesn’t work then try to resolve it by restarting your computer system.

Then unplug your modem at least for 10 seconds and after that again plug it back.

 Troubleshooting tips to solve the problem

  • Check the physical connection of extender and router.
  • Try to keep a minimum distance between Linksys extender and your router in order to avoid a weak connection.
  • When you are keying the password always keep in mind that it is always case-sensitive.
  • If your router is using WPA security then make sure that your extender also uses WPA security.
  • For efficient and successful working of Linksys RE6500 extender its firmware must be up to date to the latest version.
  • Extender is facilitated with a reset button press and hold it for at least 10 seconds in order to reboot the device.
  • Check that the link light of all hardware connections is blinks green, which means that it should be switched ON.
  • Make sure that the SSID setting matches with all the other devices in link with that network

If then to the problem is not solved and still Linksys RE6800 is not working then you can take an informative tour to Linksys RE6800 manual which is capable enough to solve anything.

Process to update the firmware

In order to learn about how to upgrade the range extender’s firmware, follow the steps given below:
 

Step 1: Open any web browser to log in to the web-based setup page of your range extender.

  There are three methods to log in to the web-based setup page:-

NOTE:   If your Linksys range extender is not yet configured, its default IP Address is 192.168.1.1.

 Once your wireless range extender is already configured you will need to look up the IP Address in your router’s DHCP table.  

  • For RE6400,enter http://RE6x00-xxx for Windows users or http://RE6x00-xxx.local for Mac users.

  Where xxx are the last three characters of the extender’s MAC Address.

Step 2:
You will be asked for a Password.  If you have changed your password then enter your custom password.  Otherwise, enter the default “admin” on the Password field.

 Then click to Log in.

Step 3:
On the web-based setup page, click Firmware Upgrade which is under Administration.

Step 4:
There are two methods for upgrading the Linksys RE6400 firmware

  1. Automatic update

In this, the range extender will automatically detect if there is any new available firmware.  If there is any update available, click the Update now button to start upgrading the firmware.

If you want for future firmware files to automatically update, select the Auto-update range extender when improvements are available checkbox.

  • Manual update
     

If you want to manually update the firmware, click Select a File and select the firmware file that you have downloaded earlier.

Then click on Open.  

NOTE:  Make sure that you have downloaded the firmware file from the Linksys support product page.
 

Step 5:
 Now, click on Save.


The report of the upgrade procedure will be shown on the same page. 

 To avoid any issues with the range extender, do not interrupt the upgrade procedure.
 

           NOW YOUR EXTENDER’S FIRMWARE IS UPDATED!!

 Linksys RE6300 review

 With 3.6 🌟 Rating, this device has some pros and cons.

Let’s give a look to at Linksys RE6300 reviews:

Pros –

✔️      Efficiently increased the strength

✔️      Very easy to setup

✔️      Spot Finder and cross-band technology works greatly

✔️      Great wireless coverage

✔️      very easy to use

Cons –

❌ Sometimes have connectivity issues

 ❌ suddenly signal drops out

 ❌ It does not support many channels with 5GHz.

                              All the very best!!

Always give a look at the reviews before making any purchasing decision.

Linksys RE6800 FAQ

What is the power rate of the Linksys RE6800?
 
The internal AC / DC power supply of the Linksys RE6800 extender is 100-240 V, ~0.5 A, 50/60 Hz.

What are the system requirements when using my Linksys RE6800?

These are the following system requirements while you are using your Linksys RE6800 extender

  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or access point
  • AC Power outlet
  • Ethernet cable if you are using the Linksys RE6800 in Access Point mode
  • A computer or mobile phone that is Wi-Fi-enabled
  • For web browser configuration:
    • Internet Explorer® 8 or higher
    • Safari® 5.1 or higher
    • Chrome™ 25.0 or higher
    • Firefox® 20 or higher

What are the two setup modes of my Linksys RE6800 extender available for users?
 
The Linksys RE6800 can be set up in two modes.  These modes are:

  • Wired Range Extender Access Point mode  In this you need an ethernet cable connected to your home network.
  • Wireless Range Extender mode

How do I know what mode the Linksys RE6800 AC1750 wireless range is in?

once you have set up, access the Linksys RE6800’s web-based setup page to view the updated top header name.

It will show in what mode your extender is in.

What wireless security modes does the Linksys RE6800 support?

The Linksys RE6800 AC1750 supports the following wireless security modes:

  • Access Point mode supports WPA2™ Personal and WPA2™/WPA™ Mixed Mode.
  • Range Extender mode supports WPA2™ Personal, WPA2™/WPA™ Mixed Mode, and WEP.

NOTE:  Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is no longer supported in the Access Point mode as it is not secure. 

 WEP is supported in the Range Extender mode to keep the compatibility with the upstream access point.