How To Setup Linksys Range Extender RE7000?

Linksys wifi range extenders are widely used by the people to extend their existing home network signals. Linksys is a popular brand that offers several networking devices. RE7000 is popular among all linksys range extenders, is designed to provide network coverage up to 10000 sq. ft. It is a dual band device with Multi-User MIMO technology to connect multiple wireless devices simultaneously. Also the device uses the latest Cross-Band and Beamforming Technologies. Wall compact design of linksys re7000 makes it a more accessible device. People often feel the Linksys RE7000 Setup is a formidable process. Actually, reality is merely the opposite. You can easily perform the setup using the web based interface or WPS setup method.

Linksys RE7000 Installation

Installation of the Linksys range extender device is simple and easy. Steps involved in the installation of the device hardware are as mentioned:

Placing & Power The Extender

For the Linksys RE7000 Setup you need to place it next to your host router device. Proxy of the device will avoid hurdles in the setup. You can relocate the device after configuration. After placing your linksys wifi range extender you need to power it up. Powering is a very important step. Since it is a wall compact device, you don’t need a separate location to keep it. Directly plug the Linksys RE7000 into the wall socket. Turn on the power from your power outlet and also turn the device on from the power button on it. Wait till the LED of the device gets stable to proceed the setup.

Connect To Extender Network

This step is required to perform only if you are going with the web based linksys re7000 setup. In this step you need a computer, laptop or smartphone device to connect with RE7000’s network.

Go to the settings on your client device and then wifi settings.
Thereafter scan for Linksys Extender Setup -XXX network name.
Choose the network and then let your device connect to it.

Linksys RE7000 Setup- WPS

WPS based setup of linksys wifi range extender involve following steps:

Make sure you have a router device that has a WPS button.
Initiate the Linksys RE7000 Setup by pushing the WPS button on your router device.
Within the next two minutes you should push the button on linksys re7000 device.
Monitor the WPS LED of the device, if it turns green then your setup is complete for 2.4 GHz frequency.
Repeat the process to configure 5 GHz frequency.
In case LED blinks amber then the connection fails. You can try it again or opt for web based setup.
After successfully completing the setup, again place your range extender device to an adequate location.
While placing the extender make sure, it should be within the range of the router device and no signal interface is nearby.

Linksys RE7000 Setup- Web

Setting up linksys re7000 is an easy process with the web based method. Also it allows you to make your new network more secure. You can customize various settings.

Launch google chrome or other browser latest version you have in your device.
Afterwards, you need to rush to the URL bar of the browser.
Mention “http://extender.linksys.com”or try http://192.168.1.1 to access your extender admin panel.
When you’ll able to access the web interface, choose the start setup option to proceed with Linksys RE7000 Setup.
Then you need to create a password for your admin account to secure your range extender network.
Click on the save option and then move ahead after choosing one of the options Range extender or access point.
Then you have to select the wireless network with which you desire to connect your linksys RE7000.
Afterwards you have to enter the security password of your host network.
Click on the next option and move ahead in the setup by creating a new SSID & password for your extender network.
Create the name and password for both the frequencies. You can keep both the same or different as per your choice.
Thereafter choose the next option and then relocate your range extender device.
Relocating the device is significant to cover up the area where you were facing network trouble.