Page 2 - Getting Started; Introduction; Contents; Front
2 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender 2 Introduction This Getting Started 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 . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Top; Bottom; How to install the range extender
3 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender Top Power Switch Only featured in the European versions of the RE1000. Reset Press and hold this button for about eight seconds to reset the extender to its factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory De...
Page 5 - How to change the power plug configuration
5 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender 7. Move the extender to its primary location, then click Next . Your router tests the wireless connection to your relocated extender and prompts you if it needs further adjustment. TIP You can also connect the range extender by using Wi-Fi Protected...
Page 6 - How to open the browser-based utility; If the extender has not been set up yet
6 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender How to open the browser-based utility After setting up the extender with the setup software (located on the CD), the extender will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the extender’s browser-based utility. If the ...
Page 7 - How to use the browser-based utility; Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup; Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activity; Connecting the extender to an existing access point
7 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender On a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista computer: 1. Open Windows Explorer, then click Network . The RE1000 icon appears in the right panel. (You might be required to change the firewall settings to allow the display of networked computers. Refer to your oper...
Page 8 - Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button; Connecting with the range extender’s PIN
8 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender 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. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender. 2. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the r...
Page 10 - How to use Site Survey
10 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender How to use Site Survey The Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points or routers within range of the extender. To open the Site Survey page: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 6)...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting; You cannot get your extender connected; Check the position of your router and extender; You cannot access your range extender
11 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender Troubleshooting NOTE Your range extender works only on the 2.4 GHz network. It cannot be used on a 5 GHz network. You cannot get your extender connected Check the position of your router and extender • For first-time setup, you may need to place the exte...
Page 13 - You have intermittent connection problems
13 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender 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; Environmental
14 Getting Started RE1000 Range Extender Specifications Model Name Linksys RE1000 Model Description Wireless-N Extender Model Number RE1000 Standards IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3u Ports Fast Ethernet, C7 connector for localized AC cable or clip Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup...