Why My Linksys RE6300 Extender is Not Connecting to Router?

“My Linksys RE6300 WiFi range extender is not connecting to router! I have applied a number of troubleshooting tips to get the issue fixed, but nothing worked for me. I am really pissed off! Due to this error, I am getting issues while completing Linksys RE6300 setup. What do I suppose to do now? The issue “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” is never going to fix? Will I ever be able to connect my Linksys extender to router?”

Nowadays, we are continuously receiving such kind of annoying queries from our Linksys extender users. If you also have the same query, then let us tell you that it isn’t the issue worth stressing over. You will surely get rid of “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue in a flash.

Yes, you read it right! You can easily connect your Linksys range extender and existing router. How? Just go through the fixes we have provided in this article and we assure you that, by the end you reach this page, you will see that your Linksys range extender and router are properly connected.

Fixed: Linksys Extender Not Connecting to Router

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1. You Need to Check the Power Supply

Start troubleshooting the issue by checking the power that is being supplied to your devices via power socket.

• First of all, ensure that the power supply is steady.
• Secondly, make sure that the electrical wall socket is well working.
• Place them in close proximity

In accordance to the first fix, here’s to hope that you are now able to troubleshoot “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue?

2. You Haven’t Connected Them Properly

There is a possibility that you haven’t connected your devices in a proper way. Don’t worry! We will help you get rid of the issue. Just apply the instructions outlined underneath:

• Power cycle your devices. For this, unplug your Linksys extender and router from their respective wall socket.
• Wait for some time.
• Plug them back in again one by one.
• Connect them again using an Ethernet source.

Access http://extender.linksys.com to see if “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue is fixed or not.In case, the issue remains the same, ensure that:

• The Ethernet cable you have used for connecting your Linksys extender and router is well working.
• And, the Ethernet cable is inserted in a proper way into the correct ports of the devices.

Are you still getting the same “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue? No worries! Instead of connecting your Linksys range extender and router using an Ethernet source, try connecting them in a wireless manner.

While connecting your devices in a wireless manner, make sure to:

• Get connected to the correct network
• And, you are using the correct password

No Luck?

If none of the steps listed above help you fix “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue, then you try connecting them via WPS.

Here are the instructions to be applied in order to connect your Linksys range extender and router using the WPS method:

• Right off the bat, ensure that your Linksys range extender and router both are plugged in a proper way and that to in a working power socket.
• Then, locate and press the WPS button on your Linksys range extender.
• After waiting for some time, locate and press the WPS button on your main router as well.

In blink of an eye, your Linksys range extender and router will be connected successfully via WPS source

Nothing helped you so far to fix “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue? If you nod in yes, then it seems like your router is not extender-capable. In such a case, we suggest you contact the service provider of your router. Simply ask him to upgrade your existing router to that it can make a perfect pair with your Linksys range extender. Just in case, the service provider of your router denies helping you, don’t worry! We have got you covered! Without thinking much, opt for Linksys router. Configure the Linksys router first via http //myrouter.local and then connect it with your Linksys range extender using any:

• Ethernet source
• In a wireless way
• Or, using the WPS method

Verdict

Now, we are going to give this article a successful end with this hope that the “Linksys RE6300 extender not connecting to router” issue is resolved. We hope that the troubleshooting steps we have provided over here were helpful. Anticipating that you are now able to connect your Linksys extender and router to each other.