Cisco RE1000 Getting Started Manual

Cisco RE1000 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Extender...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You can find more help from our award- Front winning, 24/7 customer support at Linksys.com/support. Contents Overview ........2 How to install the range extender .
  • Page 3: How To Install The Range Extender

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started How to install the range extender 1.  Insert the Setup CD into a computer that is connected to the network router. You will need to be near the router or access point and have access to a networked computer. IMPORTANT Set up the extender close to the computer and...
  • Page 4 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started 4.  Select the network to use, then click Next. 6.  Click Next. Your extender is set up, and you are prompted to move the extender to its final location. 5.  Type your network’s password, then click OK. - OR - If your network is hidden (your router does not broadcast its name), click For best performance, position the extender where the wireless...
  • Page 5: How To Change The Power Plug Configuration

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started How to change the power plug configuration 7.  Move the extender to its primary location, then click Next. Your router tests the wireless connection to your relocated extender and prompts You can connect the extender’s built-in power plug directly to a wall power you if it needs further adjustment.
  • Page 6: How To Open The Browser-Based Utility

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started How to open the browser-based utility Using a wireless computer: 1.  Locate the extender’s SSID. The extender comes with a pre-configured After setting up the extender with the setup software (located on the CD), the SSID showing as LinksysExtenderxxxxx in the wireless site survey of your extender will be ready for use.
  • Page 7: Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup On a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista computer: 1.  Open Windows Explorer, then click Network. The RE1000 icon appears Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ makes it easy to connect your extender to your network, in the right panel. (You might be required to change the firewall settings then connect other devices to your network through the extender.
  • Page 8 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Connecting devices to your network through the extender Use this method if your router or access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. If you have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected...
  • Page 9 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Connecting with the extender’s PIN Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Use this method if your client device asks for the extender’s PIN. 1. ...
  • Page 10: How To Use Site Survey

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started How to use Site Survey To associate your extender with your known access point or router: 1.  Make a note of the SSID and the security passphrase that your access The Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points or routers point or router is actually configured with. This information will be useful within range of the extender.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Troubleshooting You cannot access your range extender To access your range extender, you must be connected to your own network. If NOTE you currently have wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have Your range extender works only on the 2.4 GHz network.
  • Page 12 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 shown selected. 4.  If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security Key) into the Network key and...
  • Page 13 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started You have intermittent connection problems When you position your range extender, place it in a location where the signal strength can be kept between 60% and 100% for optimum performance.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Specifications Environmental Dimensions 4.92” x 3.62” x 1.29” (125 x 92 x 33 mm) Model Name Linksys RE1000 Weight 9.9 oz (280 g) Model Description Wireless-N Extender Power Internal AC/DC power supply Model Number RE1000 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A...
  • Page 15 Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning 24/7 technical support Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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