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A Linksys range extender is a device which allows you to repeat the wireless signal of any access
point or router in order to provide Internet connectivity to hard-to-reach areas through a wireless
connection.
This article will guide you on how to access your range extender's web-based setup page. Click on
the following links that best apply to your current network setup:
For a non-configured extender
For an already configured extender
For a non-configured extender
You will need to plug a computer to the extender's Ethernet port.
Follow these steps to access the web-based setup page for the following scenarios:
You just got the extender and it is not yet configured.
You have reset the extender and prefer to set it up manually.
Your extender is configured but it's not connecting to your wireless router and you would like
to review the existing settings to edit if necessary.
Step 1:
Plug your Linksys range extender to the power outlet. Wait for the LEDs on it to be stable.
Step 2:
Connect your computer to the Ethernet port of your Linksys range extender using an Ethernet cable.
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- Page 1 A Linksys range extender is a device which allows you to repeat the wireless signal of any access point or router in order to provide Internet connectivity to hard-to-reach areas through a wireless connection. This article will guide you on how to access your range extender’s web-based setup page. Click on...
- Page 2 NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead. You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender. NOTE: If you are unable to log in to the Linksys wireless range extenders’ web-based setup page, click here for troubleshooting steps.
- Page 3 Mac OS X® Windows 10 Step 1: Click the Start button then click File Explorer. Step 2: Click Network on the left pane. Step 3: Right-click on your range extender’s (e.g., Linksys Range Extender) icon and click View device webpage.
- Page 4 “admin” in the Password field, then click OK or Login. NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead. You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender. Windows 8 / 8.1...
- Page 5 Step 3: Right-click on your extender’s (e.g., RE1000) icon and click Properties. Write down your range extender’s IP Address. NOTE: In some cases, the icon can be displayed as Linksys Range Extender. QUICK TIP: If the right-click options also include the View device webpage option, click that option instead of Properties then skip to Step 5.
- Page 6 NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead. You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender. Windows 7 / Vista® Step 1: Click the Pearl button, enter “Windows Explorer” in the search field, and then click the Windows Explorer app from the search result.
- Page 7 You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender. Windows XP Step 1: Click the Start button then click on My Network Places. Step 2: Right-click on your extender’s (e.g., RE1000) icon and click Properties. Write down your range extender’s IP Address.
- Page 8 NOTE: If Bonjour is not included in your bookmarks, go to Safari > Preferences > Advanced and select Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks menu. Mac computers have the Bonjour application which is utilized to communicate with basic devices such as iPhone® and iPod touch® mobile devices.
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