Cisco Linksys RE1000 User Manual page 8

Linksys RE1000
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Client mode for the
initial setup with the access point or router
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set
up your wireless network If your access point or router
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi
Protected Setup
Three methods of Wi-Fi Protected Setup are available Use
the method that applies to the Extender device you are
configuring
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
NOTE:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures only
device at a time
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Light Activity
The Cisco logo on the top panel of the Extender
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functions as the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light
When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is active, the
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light flashes slowly When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup is
successful, the light is continuously lit
If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two
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minutes; please wait and try again
Wait until the light is continuously lit, before starting
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the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
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your client router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
NOTE:
Make sure you configure one device at a
time
Wireless-N Extender
Use this method if
Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration
Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
a Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the Extender
b Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, OR press and
hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back
panel of the router for one second
c After the Extender has been configured, click OK
on the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within
two minutes
Enter Extender PIN on Router
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Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number) can
be found on the product label of the Extender
Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Enter Extender PIN on Router
a Enter the PIN from the Extender in the field on the
router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen
b Click the Register button on the router's Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen
c After the Extender has been configured, click OK
on the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within
two minutes
Enter Router PIN on Extender
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your Extender asks for the router's PIN
Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Enter Router PIN on Extender
a On the Extender, enter the PIN listed on the router's
Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen (It is also listed on the
bottom of the router )
b After the Extender has been configured, click OK
on the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within
two minutes
For each wireless network, the Network Name (SSID),
Security, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of
the screen
The Wi-Fi Protected
Use this method if
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