How to Change the Administrator Password of Linksys Range Extender

While accessing the web-based setup page of Linksys WiFi range extender, a login screen appears requiring a password/network key. By default, the Linksys extender’s administrator password is “admin”. For security purposes, it is recommended to change your Linksys extender's default password. In this article, we will guide you on how to change your Linksys WiFi extender's admin password. Read on!

To change the admin password on Linksys RE6250, RE6300, RE6350, RE6400, RE6700, RE4100W or RE3000Wv2, range extender:

Step 1:

1. Place your Linksys WiFi extender near to your networking router and connect them both properly through an Ethernet wire.
2. Open a computer, laptop, or mobile device.
3. Launch your preferred internet browser to log in to the web-based setup page of your Linksys WiFi range extender.

There are 2 easy methods to log in:

1. Enter extender.linksys.com in the browser's address bar.
2. Enter your Linksys range extender’s IP address i.e 192.168.1.1.​

Note: Do not enter the web URL or the Linksys extender's default IP address in the web browser's search bar field.

Step 2:

Enter the default Linksys range extender's admin password. In case, you have changed the default admin password, then use it instead. Once done, click on Login.

Step 3:

On the Linksys extender web-based setup page, click Management option under the Administration tab.

Step 4:

Now, enter your preferred administrator password for your Linksys WiFi range extender in the “Extender Password”. “Re-enter to confirm” the password.

Step 5:

At last, click on “Save”.

To change the admin password on Linksys RE1000, RE2000, RE3000W, RE4000W, or RE6500 WiFi range extender:

Step 1:

1. First of all, make sure to plug your Linksys range extender into a working outlet that is near to your WiFi router.
2. After that, be certain to connect your router and your extender properly through a well-maintained Ethernet wire or cable.
3. Open a web browser on a mobile device, computer or laptop.
4. Enter http//extender.linksys.com carefully in the browser's address bar field.
5. Access the Linksys extender setup page.

Step 2:

1. Click on Administration.
2. Enter a unique and strong password in the “Extender Password” field.
3. Re-enter to confirm your newly created password.

Step 3:

Finally, Click on the Save Settings button to apply the changes.

Note: Your Linksys WiFi range extender will restart automatically and will ask you to enter your new admin password. After that, enter your new password carefully (without any typos) in the authentication box and use it the next time you log in to your Linksys WiFi range extender's web-based setup page.

Thus, in the above-mentioned ways, you can easily change the administrator password of your Linksys WiFi range extender. In case, you got stuck at any step, then don't worry. We are just sitting beside you to help you out in any manner. Simply dial our technical support number 1-844-926-1100 (toll-free) and ask our expert technicians for Linksys support. We are the solution partner of Linksys and provide instant support for all Linksys products/devices.

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