Linksys range extender RE6500 not working


Linksys range extender RE6500 extends your existing wifi network range; besides this, sometimes it is not able to provide its network range to the connected devices and stops working. Are you facing the same Linksys range extender RE6500 not working? Thus, we will discuss all the problems that stuck the Linksys extender’s RE6500 working. Let’s start; why is the Linksys range extender RE6500 not able to work?

Most of the time, the internet issue stops the network range of the Linksys RE6500 extender, and your extender is not able to work. Moreover, the improper placement or more distance of your router and Linksys RE6500 extender get a hurdle in your network range. Simultaneously, due to the power LED light issue, Linksys RE6500 extender stops working. At the time of the setup of the Linksys RE6500 extender, firstly, you need a web address for login; meanwhile, if you have entered a wrong website address, your extender will not properly do work.

What are the reasons behind the Linksys RE6500 extender not working?

When your Linksys RE6500 extender is not able to provide a network range and does not connect with the connected devices. In that situation, you need to know why it is not working. There are many reasons which should be known at the time the Linksys RE6500 extender stops working. These are the following causes:

  • The WPS setup of the router and Linksys RE6500 extender may not be properly set up.
  • The ethernet cable might be damaged.
  • The firmware software needs to be updated.
  • There is more gap between your router and Linksys RE6500 extender.
  • The router and Linksys RE6500 extender are located in a congested area.
  • The wifi network is not properly connected to the Linksys RE6500 extender.
  • The Linksys RE6500 extender is placed where some objects obstruct its network range.
  • Check whether your computer, laptop, and other device are properly connected to your Linksys RE6500 extender or not.
  • The website address of your Linksys RE6500 extender might be incorrect.

The points mentioned above have cleared all your doubts regarding the Linksys range extender RE6500 not working.

Troubleshooting Tips for the Linksys RE6500 extender

To get rid of the not working issue of the Linksys re6500 extender, these troubleshooting points will definitely resolve your Linksys RE6500 extender’s issue. Therefore, you should follow these tips, which are discussed below:

WPS setup

Most of the time, due to the improper WPS setup of the router and Linksys RE6500 extender, the LED light will not start or blink green light. Thus, your Linksys RE6500 extender is not able to work. To avoid this issue, repeat this WPS(wifi protected setup) setup process of your router and Linksys RE6500.

Update the firmware software of your Linksys RE6500 extender

Most of the time, obsolete firmware of the Linksys RE6500 extender will not provide permission to work. Thus, you have to update the latest firmware of the Linksys RE6500 extender for proper working.

Internet issue

Sometimes, the internet is not able to provide a network range; therefore, the router and the Linksys RE6500 extender are not able to provide their network range. In this situation, you could take the help of your ISP(internet service provider) to solve this network issue.

Check the web address of your Linksys RE6500 extender

The other thing that should be noticed is the website address of your Linksys RE6500 extender at the time of login on your computer. Most of the time, while login on the computer, the web address might be wrongly entered. Therefore, you should again log in to the correct website address of your Linksys RE6500 extender.

Change the damaged ethernet cable

When your ethernet cable is damaged, meanwhile, your Linksys RE6500 extender will not be able to provide a network range. Therefore, change your damaged ethernet cable.

Change the place of Linksys RE6500 extender

Whenever the router and extender are placed far away from each other, thus the Linksys RE6500 extender will not be able to work properly. So, you should place your router and Linksys RE6500 extender near each other.

Reset the Linksys RE6500 extender

To get rid of the Linksys range extender RE6500 not working, you could reset your RE6500 extender. These are the following steps that should be followed at the time reset, thus look up carefully these steps:

  • Firstly, find the reset button of your Linksys RE6500 extender located on its bottom panel.
  • Then press the reset button with the help of a sharp object or pin and hold it for a few seconds.
  • Now release the reset button of your Linksys RE6500 extender.
  • Finally, your reset process is complete.
  • You could also reset your Linksys RE6500 extender through the web browser.
  • Just go to the web browser of your computer.
  • Enter the web address extender.linksys.com of your Linksys RE6500 extender.
  • Then log in and choose the factory default option.
  • Click on the reset or restore option.
  • Now the process of reset is complete.

So, these are all the troubleshooting tips that definitely remove your Linksys RE6500 extender’s not working issue.

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