Cisco RE1000 User Manual

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Getting

Started

Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Extender

RE1000 Range Extend er

Introduction

This Getting Started guid e can help you connect the extend er 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to install the range extend er . . . . . . . . . 3 How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . 6 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Getting Started

Overview

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This light ind icates power or Wi Fi Protected Setup status. After initial setup, if you have client d evices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

Power  (white)  When the extend er is powered on, resets to factory d efaults, or upgrad es its firmware, the light flashes slowly (every three second s). When the extend er is read y for use, the light is continuously lit. If there is an error, the light flashes quickly (every second ); d isconnect the extend er from the wall mount socket, wait two second s, and then reconnect it.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup  (white)  When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is active, the light flashes slowly (every two second s) for two minutes. When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup is successful, the light is continuously lit. If there is an error, the light flashes quickly (every second ) for two minutes; please wait and try again.

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Power Switch  Only featured in the European versions of the RE1000.

Reset  Press and hold this button for about eight second s to reset the extend er to its factory d efaults. You can also restore the d efaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the extend er’s browser-based utility.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  After initial setup, if you have client d evices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 7.

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Ethernet  (green)  Using Ethernet cables (also called network cables), this Ethernet port connects Ethernet network d evices to your wireless network.

The green light turns on when an Ethernet d evice is connected and active on this port.

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 extend er close to the computer and router to ensure a strong wireless signal. You can move it to a d ifferent location later.

2.When the Setup utility starts, read the license terms, then click Next. You are prompted to plug your extend er into an electrical outlet.

3.Connect your extend er to an AC power outlet. Your extend er searches for wireless networks. The list of networks is d isplayed .

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4. Select the network to use, then click Next.

5.Type your network’s password , then click OK. - OR -

If your network is hiddd en (your router d oes not broad cast its name), click My network is hidden, enter your network’s information, then click OK.

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6.Click Next. Your extend er is set up, and you are prompted to move the extend er to its final location.

TIP

For best performance, position the extend er where the wireless signal of your router or access point is reliably strong (at least 60% strength).

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7.Move the extend er to its primary location, then click Next. Your router tests the wireless connection to your relocated extend er and prompts you if it need s further ad justment.

TIP

You can also connect the range extend er by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. For more information, see “Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 7.

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How to change the power plug configuration

You can connect the extend er’s built-in power plug d irectly to a wall power outlet. For a d esktop or table-top setup, you can also remove the built-in plug and use an AC cable instead .

To attach the AC power plug:

1. Press the plug release latch, then slid e the AC plug off the extend er.

2.Slid e the clip cover into the slot that held the AC plug, then connect the AC cable to the power connector.

Power connector

(European version of extend er shown)

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