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Manually setting up the Linksys RE9000
In situations where you want to bypass the Linksys RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender's setup
wizard, you can follow the steps below to manually configure the range extender.
NOTE: This article assumes that your Linksys RE9000 is on factory defaults. To reset the Linksys
RE9000, press the Reset button for 5 seconds.
Step 1:
Turn ON the Linksys RE9000 and wait for the light indicator to blink orange.
Step 2:
Using a wireless device, locate and connect to the Linksys Extender Setup Wi-Fi.
Step 3:
Once connected, open a browser and go to
http://extender.linksys.com
to launch setup.
NOTE: If the Linksys RE9000 has not detected a DHCP server, it defaults to its IP address,
192.168.1.1.
Step 4:
Click the Manual Setup link at the bottom.

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  • Page 1 Once connected, open a browser and go to http://extender.linksys.com to launch setup. NOTE: If the Linksys RE9000 has not detected a DHCP server, it defaults to its IP address, 192.168.1.1. Step 4: Click the Manual Setup link at the bottom.
  • Page 2 Step 5: Enter “admin” in the Password field then click Login. Step 6: You have now bypassed the Setup wizard. Configure your manual settings as needed. NOTE: In order to configure the upstream connection, you must use the Wizard option by going to Wireless >...
  • Page 3 Linksys RE9000 to your router. Setting up the Linksys RE9000 using WPS The Linksys RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender can be set up using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). This article will show you the steps on how to do so.
  • Page 4 Enter "http://extender.linksys.com” in the Address bar.  Enter “http://RE9000” (for Windows® users) in the Address bar NOTE: If you changed your Linksys RE9000’s name, then you will need to use the custom name (e.g., http://MyAP).  Enter "http://RE9000.local" (for Mac® users) in the Address bar.

  • Page 5: Advanced Configuration

    RE9000 to support Seamless Roaming. When an 802.11r-compliant device such as iPhone® roams from one Linksys RE9000 to another Linksys RE9000 or any Linksys Max-Stream product, the fast transition mechanism can reduce the authentication time needed for a full WPA/WPA2 Personal four-way handshake to under 100 ms.
  • Page 6 5. Does my Linksys RE9000 support MAC Filtering? Yes. If you set up Mac Filtering on your Linksys RE9000 you must also setup Mac Filtering on your existing wireless router. Otherwise you are only allowing or preventing clients to connect to the Linksys RE9000 but you still need to configure Mac Filtering on any other Wireless router, Access Point or Extender that you have in your network to allow or prevent clients.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    3. Why can’t I find the Linksys Extender Setup in my Wi-Fi list? Make sure the light on the Linksys RE9000’s front panel is blinking orange. If you still can’t see the setup network, move the Wi-Fi device being used to set up closer to the Linksys RE9000. Wait for the blinking orange light and refresh the list.
  • Page 8 NOTE: When you move around your home, your wireless devices may not disconnect from the router until they lose Wi-Fi signal. This may occur even if the Wi-Fi signal from the Linksys RE9000 is stronger (and vice versa). If you are having connection issues, select the Wi-Fi with stronger signal.
  • Page 9 Then click on Start Setup. NOTE: If the Linksys RE9000 has not detected a DHCP server, it defaults to its IP address, 192.168.1.1. QUICK TIP: If you want to bypass the setup wizard, click on Manual Setup.
  • Page 10 Step 5: Connect to your existing 5 GHz Wi-Fi. NOTE: Setup will scan for 5 GHz networks only. A dual-band network is required since it uses the 5 GHz radio as the upstream connection to your existing dual-band Wi-Fi. If you do not have a Dual-Band Wi-Fi, you can use the Access Point option.
  • Page 11 Step 6: Enter your Wi-Fi password then click Next . Step 7: On the window that opens, click Next. NOTE: If you want to create unique names for each radio band, uncheck Band Steering. Leaving Band Steering ON is the recommended setting.
  • Page 12 Step 8: On the Spot Finder page, determine the signal strength between your Linksys RE9000 and your router. Step 9: Change the administrative password of your Linksys RE9000 then Save settings. QUICK TIP: An optional password hint will help you recall your admin password if you forget it.
  • Page 13 Step 10: Register your Linksys RE9000 by entering your Email Address in the field. Click Next once done. QUICK TIP: Click Skip if you want to bypass this step.
  • Page 14 Click Next. to access the range extender’s NOTE: At this point, you can now use http://extender.linksys.com web-based setup page. Your Linksys RE9000 should now be set up. You can click Print this to secure a copy of your settings.
  • Page 15 When on Range Extender mode, the Linksys RE9000’s top header will read Next-Gen AC Wireless Range Extender. Setting up the Linksys RE9000 to Access Point mode The Linksys RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender can be set up in two ways, through Range Extender mode or Access Point mode.
  • Page 16 Once connected, open a browser and go to http://extender.linksys.com to launch setup. NOTE: If the Linksys RE9000 has not detected a DHCP server, it defaults to its IP address, 192.168.1.1. QUICK TIP: If you want to bypass the setup wizard, click on Manual Setup.
  • Page 17 Step 4: Select the As a wired ranged extender (Access point) option and click Next. Step 5: You will be prompted to connect an ethernet cable from your Linksys RE9000 to your existing router. Connect the cable and click Got it.
  • Page 18 Create a Network name and Password for your extended network then click Change. NOTE: If you want to create unique names for each radio band, uncheck the Band Steering. Leaving Band Steering ON is the recommended setting. Step 7: Change the administrative password of your Linksys RE9000 then Save settings.
  • Page 19 Step 8: Register your Linksys RE9000 by entering your Email Address in the field. Click Next once done. QUICK TIP: Click Skip if you want to bypass this step.
  • Page 20 Step 9: Connect your wireless device to the new Wi-Fi. Once you are connected, the Next button will turn blue. Click Next.
  • Page 21 NOTE: At this point, you can now use http://extender.linksys.com web-based setup page. Your Linksys RE9000 should now be set up. You can click Print this to secure a copy of your settings. When on Access Point mode, the Linksys RE9000’s top header will read Next-Gen AC Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 22 Front Panel Back Panel NOTE: To learn more about the Linksys RE9000's light behavior, click here.
  • Page 23 Features  Tri-Band extender  N400 + AC866 + AC1733 Mbps  Seamless Roaming  Easy setup with Spot Finder  Four gigabit LAN ports  Beamforming Technology  Band Steering  Single Extended SSID support  Push-Button Connect (WPS) ...