Linksys RE6400 is Frozen and Won't Reset? How to Fix It?

Linksys RE6400 AC1200 boost EX Wi-Fi extender allows multiple smart devices to use a single wireless router for Internet connection. While watching videos online, some occasional freezes may occur as the Linksys RE6400 extender loses and regains the Internet. If your desktop or laptop freezes during video streaming, the fault might lie with your computer, not with your Wi-Fi extender. You don’t need to go for Linksys RE6400 reset process.

Linksys RE6400 Extender Responsibilities. Why to Consider Reset the Last Option?

Basically, Wi-Fi range extender acts as an intermediate between your smart devices and the router. Your ISP sends data packets to your router, which is then carried forward by Linksys RE6400 extender and sent to each connected smart device. This allows each smart device to access the Internet connection. If your Linksys extender setup fails, you will lose the Internet until it can find a signal back.

Your wireless/wired connection and online work may have to suffer an ill effect, but your smart devices will not face any impact. Try to consider Linksys extender reset as the last option.

How Streaming Works on Linksys Wi-Fi Extender?

Online data streaming is kind of drinking tea from a cup while you are still filling it. When you click on any file, video, or audio, your desktop or laptop downloads the data into RAM. Although you can read and write data as it downloads, or buffers. Your data might freeze until it's saved. Once more data is stored in RAM, you can continue to read and write of the data. Download speeds may vary as per your Internet connection.

Linksys RE6400 Extender Hardware Issues

Your Linksys RE6400 Wi-Fi range extender may freeze during online streaming for a number of factors, including problems with your desktop’s hardware and impartial Linksys extender setup. Overheating, dirty, and overworked can also be the factor behind Linksys RE6400 frozen.

A failed integrated graphics card can also be the cause behind freezing error. Disconnect all the devices that are not in use. Try to turn off the Linksys extender when not in use. Keep your Wi-Fi extender in a clean and ventilated place.

Linksys RE6400 AC1200 Extender Software Problems

Outdated Linksys RE6400 extender software or firmware prevent your device from working properly. It often freezes when you try to connect it to your home Wi-Fi router. In other words, if your Wi-Fi extender hardware is older or corrupted. In order to prevent the firmware issue, try to upgrade the software. For that, visit Linksys 192.168.1.1 to update the firmware.

Linksys RE6400 is Frozen and Won't Reset?

If still your Linksys AC1200 Wi-Fi range extender freezes and not reset, then you can perform a hard reset. To perform Linksys extender factory reset, you need a paper pin clip and pointed object. After that, plug-in your Linksys range extender to an electric power outlet and wait until all the LEDs turn solid green. Now, with the help of a paper pin clip press the reset button. Wait for a few minutes, and unplug the device. That’s it! You have successfully reset Linksys extender. Now, connect it with the router to reconfigure it.