Getting Started Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Extender
RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Introduction Overview This Getting Started guide can help you connect the extender to your network and solve common setup issues. You can find more help from our awardwinning, 24/7 customer support at Linksys.com/support. Front Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to install the range extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . .
RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started How to install the range extender Top 1. Insert the Setup CD into a computer that is connected to the network router. You will need to be near the router or access point and have access to a networked computer. IMPORTANT Set up the extender close to the computer and router to ensure a strong wireless signal. You can move it to a different location later. Power Switch Only featured in the European versions of the RE1000. 2.
RE1000 Range Extender 4. Select the network to use, then click Next. Getting Started 6. Click Next. Your extender is set up, and you are prompted to move the extender to its final location. 5. Type your network’s password, then click OK. - OR - TIP If your network is hidden (your router does not broadcast its name), click My network is hidden, enter your network’s information, then click OK.
RE1000 Range Extender 7. Move the extender to its primary location, then click Next. Your router tests the wireless connection to your relocated extender and prompts you if it needs further adjustment. Getting Started How to change the power plug configuration You can connect the extender’s built-in power plug directly to a wall power outlet. For a desktop or table-top setup, you can also remove the built-in plug and use an AC cable instead. To attach the AC power plug: 1.
RE1000 Range Extender How to open the browser-based utility Getting Started Using a wireless computer: After setting up the extender with the setup software (located on the CD), the extender will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the extender’s browser-based utility. 1. Locate the extender’s SSID.
RE1000 Range Extender On a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista computer: 1. Open Windows Explorer, then click Network. The RE1000 icon appears in the right panel. (You might be required to change the firewall settings to allow the display of networked computers. Refer to your operating system’s help for instructions.) Getting Started Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ makes it easy to connect your extender to your network, then connect other devices to your network through the extender.
RE1000 Range Extender Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your router or access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Getting Started Connecting devices to your network through the extender If you have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect them to your wireless network. Choose from the methods below to connect the device to your network. 1.
RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Connecting with the extender’s PIN Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. 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 bottom of the extender.
RE1000 Range Extender How to use Site Survey The Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points or routers within range of the extender. To open the Site Survey page: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 6). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Site Survey page. Getting Started To associate your extender with your known access point or router: 1.
RE1000 Range Extender Troubleshooting NOTE Your range extender works only on the 2.4 GHz network. It cannot be used on a 5 GHz network. You cannot get your extender connected Getting Started You cannot access your range extender To access your range extender, you must be connected to your own network. If you currently have wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally connected to a different wireless network.
RE1000 Range Extender 3. Click your own network name, then 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 shown selected. Getting Started To fix the problem on Mac computers: 1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon. A list of wireless networks appears. Cisco Connect has automatically assigned your network a name.
RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started You have intermittent connection problems When you position your range extender, place it in a location where the signal strength can be kept between 60% and 100% for optimum performance.
RE1000 Range Extender Specifications Getting Started Environmental Dimensions 4.92” x 3.62” x 1.29” (125 x 92 x 33 mm) Weight 9.9 oz (280 g) Power Internal AC/DC power supply 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Certification FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi, (IEEE802.
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