How To Install The Range Extender; Setting Up As A Wireless Range Extender - Linksys RE7000 User Manual

How to Install
There are two ways to use your Linksys extender: as a wireless range extender or as a wired
range extender (access point). Wireless range extenders repeat existing Wi
range extender s (access points) create new Wi
point with an Ethernet cable. Both scenarios require a router with a working Internet connection.
Before starting setup, decide whether you want to use your RE7000 as a wireless range extender
or as a wired range extender (access point). Instructions for both setups are in this

Setting up as a wireless range extender

Wi -Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Does your router have a WPS button?
WPS is a simple way to connect Wi
WPS have a button that might look like one of these symbols:
If your router has a WPS button, continue with WP
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Note —The WPS button will not work if you have disabled WPS on your router
chosen WEP as your network security type. In either case, continu
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1. Plug the range extender into an electrical outlet close to your router.
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