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RE3000W V2

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide RE3000W V2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. Contents Overview ........1 How to install the range extender....
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Front The light on the front of the range extender gives you information about power and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and securely connect compatible wireless devices such as wireless printers. Power Light Status/ description ...
  • Page 4: How To Install The Range Extender

    Side Power Switch European versions only. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and securely add compatible wireless devices to your network. Refer to Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 7. Reset Press and hold for about five seconds to reset to factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration >...
  • Page 5: How To Access The Browser-Based Utility

    Open Windows Explorer. Click My Network Places on the left panel. Look for the RE3000W icon on 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.)
  • Page 6 Mac OS X: 1. Open Safari. Click the book icon. Click Bonjour on the left panel. Look for the RE3000W icon on the bottom right panel. 2. Double-click the RE3000W icon. 3. Leave the User name blank, and enter the default password “admin.”...
  • Page 7: Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    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. Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activity WPS Light Status/ description  Blinking When WPS connection is in Green process ...
  • Page 8 Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your router or access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender. 2. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen (if available), OR press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router for one second.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: How To Use Site Survey

    Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. 1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device. 2. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, OR press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the top panel of the extender for one second.
  • Page 11 Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points and wireless routers within range of the extender. To open the Site Survey page: 1. Log in to the browser-based utility (see “How to access the browser- based utility” on page 5). 2.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    1. Select the network name (SSID) that you want to repeat with your extender by clicking the corresponding button in the Select column. 2. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the password or passphrase used to secure your wireless network. The type of security information required in this screen must match your access point or router’s wireless security settings.
  • Page 13  For first-time setup, you may need to place the extender closer to the router. After you’ve set up your extender, you can unplug it and move it to the final location.  To reduce signal obstructions, try alternate locations for the router and extender. ...
  • Page 14 Linksys Connect has automatically assigned your network a name. 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. Select the wireless network name of the router you want to connect to.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Plug in the range extender midway between your router and the area without Wi-Fi. Be sure you have at least 50% of your router’s Wi-Fi signal at that point on the device you used for setup. 9.Specifications RE3000W V2 Model Name Linksys RE3000W Model Description...
  • Page 16 Weight 5.12 oz (145 g) Power 5VDC/2.0A Certification FCC, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Operating Humidity 10 to 80% noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 17 FCC Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 18 This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 19 IC Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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