User Guide RE6500
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Introduction Overview This User Guide can help you connect the extender to your network and solve common setup issues. You can find more help from our award-winning, 24/7 customer support at Linksys.com/support. Front Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to install the range extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to access the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender How to install the range extender 12VDC 1.5A Before setup, unplug or disconnect any range extenders on the network. 1. Audio Jack Ethernet Back Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button Connect the antennas and power cable as pictured. Antennas should be upright for best results. Note: Your antennas might look different from those pictured here. Power 12VDC 1.5A Power Switch European versions only.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender How to access the browser-based utility Mac OS X After setting up the extender use the extender’s browser-based utility to change any settings. 1. Open Safari. Click the book icon. Click Bonjour on the left panel. Look for the RE6500 icon on the bottom right panel. 2. Double-click the RE6500 icon. 3. Leave the User name blank, and enter the default password “admin.” 4. Click OK.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ makes it easy to connect your extender to your network, and connect other devices to your network through the extender.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender NOTE If you have a dual-band router and wish to connect to both bands, you will have to perform the WPS setup twice. The first connection will be on the 2.4 GHz band. Connecting with the range extender’s PIN The Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number) can be found on the product label on the bottom of the extender. You can use this method only if your router’s administration utility has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup menu. 1.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Connecting with the extender’s PIN Use this method if your client device asks for the extender’s PIN. 1. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the product label on the bottom of the extender.) When the connection is complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be solid. 2. Click OK on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Cross-Band Troubleshooting Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer and uninterrupted streaming and gaming. NOTE Your RE6500 works on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Wireless Music Playback You cannot get your extender connected Check the position of your router and extender • The extender allows you to stream music on your network and play on on speakers through the audio port.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender 2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. 3. Select your network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the correct network, BronzeEagle in this example, is selected. 4. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is selected. 2.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Specifications RE6500 Model Name Linksys RE6500 Model Description Dual-band Wireless-AC Range Extender Model Number RE6500 Standards IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.
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