Zyxel WRE6505 [Range Extender] - How to setup a WRE6505 as a Repeater via Wizard Mode

The Zyxel WRE6505 is a wireless range extender designed to enhance the coverage of your existing Wi-Fi network. This article provides a detailed overview of its key features and functions. 

 

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Set up WRE6505

Before proceeding to set up the device, please use the quick start instructions to turn on the WRE6505 and establish a connection between your computer and the WRE6505 Quick Start Guide


Note: The wizard appears when the WRE6505 v2 is accessed for the first time or when you reset the WRE6505 v2 to its default factory settings. ( press the WPS button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to reset the factory defaults of your WRE6505 v2). 

To prevent connectivity issues, it is advisable to disable other network connections on your computer during the initial setup of the extender. For instance, if your computer is currently connected to the WRE6505 extender via a wireless connection and has a cable connection to the Internet, you might encounter difficulties accessing the extender's web interface. To access the web interface of the extender seamlessly, disconnect the cable connection and attempt again

Walkthrough steps:

  • Plugin your WRE6505, which should be set in repeater mode. On your computer, connect to the wireless network the WRE6505 broadcasts. (ZyXEL_2.4GEXT, ZyXEL_5.4GEXT).
  • After connecting successfully, open a browser and give in the following URL: http://zyxelsetup
  • Login to the device, by default username: admin | password: 1234
  • The eaZy-Mode Setup Wizard should start
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  • Select the frequency of the band you want to extend

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  • After the scan completes, select the SSID you want to extend and click on next. Enter the password of your SSID you want to extend and click on next. Change the SSID’s name the extender is going to broadcast and click apply.

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  • After applying the configuration there should be a stand "Connection Success"

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  • Wait for a little, and do a new scan on the end-user device for available WIFI networks
  • Connect to the newly created SSID

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