Cisco Systems RE1000 User's Manual
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1. If you change any settings on a screen you must click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes These controls are located at the bottom of each screen Click Help on the right side of the screen for additional information on the screen s options Linksys Extender RE1000 Administration Status Language Network Setup Device name LinksysExtender00037 Automatic Configuration DHCP w Getting Started Using Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup makes it easy to connect your extender to your network then connect other devices to your network through the extender Wi Fi Protected Setup light activity e The Cisco logo on the top panel of the extender functions as the Wi Fi Protected Setup light e When the Wi Fi Protected Setup process is active the light flashes slowly When the Wi Fi Protected Setup is successful the light is continuously lit e f there is an error the light flashes quickly for two minutes please wait and try again e Wait until the light is continuously lit before starting the next Wi Fi Protected Setup session Connecting the extender to an existing access point If your access point or router supports it you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup to connect the range extender to the access point or router Choose from the setup methods below to connect the extender NOTE If you have an access point or a router that do not support Wi Fi Protect2. Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections If you re using Wi Fi Protected Setup to connect e Wait until the Wi Fi Protected Setup indicator stops blinking before trying to make the connection again 11 RE1000 Range Extender 3 Click your own network name then click Connect In the example below the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter The name of the correct network BronzeEagle in this example is shown selected Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information p JimsRouter Connected r Security enabled wireless network WPAZ alll myhome t I amp Security enabled wireless network 20000 e BronzeEagle 4 Security enabled wireless network WPA2 To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter additional information Mason lt gt amp Security enabled wireless network all v 4 If you are prompted to enter a network key type your password Security Key into the Network key and Confirm network key fields then click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network BronzeEagle requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting bo this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Come Ca Your computer conne
3. 3 wep wireless network Wireless network not encrypted 3 wpa wireless network Encrypted WEP wireless network 3 wpa2 wireless network Encrypted WPA wireless network Enter the information for your network Network name SSID Security type Password LoneEagle ff Display characters Cancel Learn more My network is hidden Pots ec 6 Click Next Your extender is set up and you are prompted to move the extender to its final location Afiafi cISCO Move the Extender to a different location If you didn t set up your Extender at the location where you want it you can move it now Simply unplug the Extender from the power outlet and plug it into an outlet between your wireless router and the area that needs wireless coverage Learn more Need help TIP For best performance position the extender where the wireless signal of your router or access point is reliably strong at least 60 strength 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 Congratulations Your Extender has been successfully set up and your wireless network has been extended to provide additional wireless range TIP You can also connect the range extender by using Wi Fi Protected Setup For more information see Usin
4. Connecting with the range extender s PIN The Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN Personal Identification Number can be found on the product label of the extender You can use this method only if your router s administration utility has a Wi Fi Protected Setup menu 1 Enter the extender s PIN into the appropriate field on the router s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen then click Register When the connection is complete the Wi Fi Protected Setup light on the extender is continuously lit 2 Click OK Connecting devices to your network through the extender If you have network devices such as wireless printers that support Wi Fi Protected Setup then you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup to connect them to your wireless network Choose from the methods below to connect the device to your network Afiafi CISCO Firmware Version v1 0 00 prebuiki Linksys Extender RE1000 Wireless Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup Use one of the following for each Wi Fi Protected Setup supported device 1 If your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press that button and then click the button on the right OR 2 If your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that number here and then click OR 3 If your client asks for the Router s PIN number enter this number 12345670 in your client device Network Name SSID Security WPA2 WPA M
5. You are logged into your extender s browser based utility If the extender has already been set up On a Microsoft Windows XP computer 1 Click Start My Computer then click My Network Places The RE7000 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 operating system s help for instructions Right click the RE1000 icon then click Properties Read the extender s IP address or double click the icon which opens your browser and a User Name and Password dialog box 6 RE1000 Range Extender On a Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista computer 1 Open Windows Explorer then click Network The RET000 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 operating system s help for instructions On a Mac OS X computer Every MAC computer has Bonjour the application a MAC uses to communicate with basic devices such as cell phones and iPods 1 Open Safari then click the book icon The RE1000 icon appears in the bottom right panel 2 Double click the book icon You are then connected to the extender and the User Name and Password dialog box opens 3 Leave the User Name blank then enter the default password admin 4 Click OK You are logged in to your extender s browser based utility How to use the browser based utility
6. asic authentication without a secure connection Denn Password Remember my credentials 3 Leave the User Name blank then enter the default password admin 4 Click OK You are logged in to your extender s browser based utility Getting Started Using a wireless computer 1 Locate the extender s SSID The extender comes with a pre configured SSID showing as LinksysExtenderxxxxx in the wireless site survey of your computer with xxxxx being the last five digits of your extender s serial number For more information see How to use Site Survey on page 10 Click Associate Verify that your computer has successfully associated with the extender see your computer s operating system help for instructions on confirming the network association Open a web browser If you have defined a default startup page in your browser the extender s User Name and Password dialog box automatically opens If your browser s home or default page is blank enter any valid web address and the extender s User Name and Password dialog box opens The server 192 168 1 1 at RE1000 requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name Password Remember my credentials 4 Leave the User Name blank then enter the default password admin 5 Click OK
7. cts to the network and you should now be able to access the range extender s browser based utility Getting Started To fix the problem on Mac computers 1 Inthe menu bar across the top of the screen click the AirPort icon A list of wireless networks appears Cisco 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 shown selected 4 CG Charged AirPort On Turn AirPort Off vJimsRouter a Home BronzeEagle guest gt Penguin a RD a Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences 2 Click the wireless network name of the router your range extender is connected to 3 Type your wireless network password Security Key into the Password field then click OK The network BronzeEagle requires a WPA password _ Show password mM Remember this network nei CRD T Your computer connects to the network and you should now be able to access the range extender s browser based utility 12 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 13 RE1000 Range Extender Specifications Model Name Model De
8. e extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen When the connection is complete the Wi Fi Protected Setup light on the extender is continuously lit Click OK on the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes 1 Getting Started Connecting with the extender s PIN Use this method if your client device asks for the extender s PIN 3 If your client asks for the Router s PIN number enter this number 76201196 in your client device On the client device enter the PIN listed on the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen It is also listed on the bottom of the extender When the connection is complete the Wi Fi Protected Setup light on the extender is continuously lit Click OK on the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes TIP If you have client devices that do not support Wi Fi Protected Setup note the wireless settings and then manually configure those client devices 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 2 Click the Wireless tab then click the Site Survey page SSID Displays the name of neighboring wireless networks Signal Strength Displays the relative position of the neighboring APs by indicating the power of th
9. e wireless signal received 1 bar 20 2 bars 40 3 bars 60 4 bars 80 5 bars 100 If no bar is displayed the extender is located too far away from the upstream AP Try to keep the signal strength between 60 and 100 for optimum performance A careful site survey will help in keeping this value within acceptable range to benefit from optimum performance Security Displays the mode of security in use by the neighboring APs Afiafi cISCO Linksys Extender RE1000 Wireless Site Survey Security WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode WPA2 Personal WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode Getting Started 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 point or router is actually configured with This information will be useful to carry on setup after the site survey is done 2 Select the network name SSID that you want to repeat with your extender by clicking the corresponding dot in the left column 3 Click Connect You are prompted for the passphrase used to secure your wireless network The type of security information required in this screen needs to match your access point or router s wireless security settings Network Name SSID Cabo Security Mode WPA Personal Please enter a Passphrase 22Lamballe35 4 Enter the passphrase then click Save Settings Your extender wireless parameters sho
10. ed Setup note the wireless settings and then manually configure the extender Afiafi cisco RE1000 Wireless Wi Fi Protected Setup gt Manual Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup Use one ofthe following for each Wi Fi Protected Setup supported device 1 If your router has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press that button and then click the button on the right OR 2 If your router asks for the client s PIN number enter this number 14727030 in your router device Network Name SSID Security Disabled LinksysExtender00037 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Connecting with the Wi Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your router or access point has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button Wi Fi Protected Setup Use one of the following for each Wi Fi Protected Setup supported device 1 If your router has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press that button and then click the button on the right 1 Click or 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 When the connection is complete the Wi Fi Protected Setup light on the extender is continuously lit 3 If you used the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen click OK in that screen within two minutes
11. etup 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 RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started Top 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 router to ensure a strong wireless signal You can move it to a different location later zu Power Switch Only featured in the European versions of the RE1000 2 When the Setup utility starts read the license terms then click Next You i are prompted to plug your extender into an electrical outlet 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 gt Factory Defaults screen in the extender s browser based utility Plug your Extender into an electrical outlet TAN RE1000 1 0 111821 rel yesoy e e o_o Plug your Extender into an outlet near your computer and Oo Wi Fi Protected Setup Button After initial setup if you Bin sana of yonr Greens mnie Fy les BESS Es have client devices such as wireless printers that support RE Learn more Wi Fi Protected Setup then you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wirele
12. g Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 7 Getting Started How to change the power plug configuration You can connect the extender s built in power plug directly to a wall power outlet For a desktop 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 slide the AC plug off the extender 2 Slide 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 extender shown 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 extender has not been set up yet Using a wired computer 1 Use the included Ethernet network cable to connect your extender to your computer Open a web browser If you have defined a default startup page in your browser the extender s User Name and Password dialog box automatically opens If your browser s home or default page is blank enter any valid web address and the extender s User Name and Password dialog box opens The server 192 168 1 1 at RE1000 requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner b
13. ixed Mode Please enter a Passphrase 24Loudeac56 22Lamballe35 NOTE Wi Fi Protected Setup configures only one client device at a time Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi Fi Protected Setup RE1000 Range Extender Connecting with the Wi Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button 1 Wi Fi Protected Setup Use one of following for each Wi Fi Protected Setup supported device 1 If your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press that button and then click the button on the right Click or 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 When the connection is complete the Wi Fi Protected Setup light on the extender is continuously lit Click OK on the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes Connecting with the client device s PIN Use this method if your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN Personal Identification Number 1 2 If your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that number here and then click Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the extender s Wi Fi Protected Setup screen Click Register on th
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15. s l s l CISCO Getting Started Linksys RE1000 Wireless N Extender RE1000 Range Extender 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 How to install the range extender How to open the browser based utility Using Wi Fi Protected Setup 008 Troubleshooting se xivannsandeneoncanweseserea ses Specifications Getting Started Overview Front 01000700 This light indicates power or Wi Fi Protected Setup status After CISCO initial setup if you have client devices 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 extender is powered on resets to factory defaults or upgrades its firmware the light flashes slowly every three seconds When the extender is ready for use the light is continuously lit If there is an error the light flashes quickly every second disconnect the extender from the wall mount socket wait two seconds and then reconnect it Wi Fi Protected Setup white When the Wi Fi Protected Setup process is active the light flashes slowly every two seconds for two minutes When the Wi Fi Protected S
16. scription Model Number Standards Ports Buttons LEDs Cabling Type Antennas Detachable y n Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity Antenna Gain Wireless Security Security Key Bits Linksys RE1000 Wireless N Extender RE1000 IEEE 802 11n 802 119 802 11b 802 3u Fast Ethernet C7 connector for localized AC cable or clip Reset Wi Fi Protected Setup Backlit Cisco logo Ethernet active traffic CAT 5 2 internal No 802 11n 40 MHz 15 5 1 5 dBm CH6 mcs15 802 11n 20 MHz 17 0 1 5 dBm CH6 mcs0 4 mcs8 12 802 11n 20 MHz 16 0 1 5 dBm CH6 mcs5 7 mcs13 15 802 11g 18 0 1 5 dBm 802 11b 18 0 1 5 dBm 91 dBm 1 Mbps 87 dBm 11 Mbps 71 dBm 54 Mbps 66 dBm 270 Mbps 3 5 dBi Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 WEP Up to 128 bit encryption Environmental Dimensions Weight Power Certification Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Getting Started 4 92 x 3 62 x 1 29 125 x 92 x 33 mm 9 9 oz 280 g Internal AC DC power supply 100 240V 50 60Hz 0 5A FCC UL cUL ICES 003 RSS210 CE Wi Fi a b g n Wi Fi IEEE802 11b g n WPA2 WMM Wi Fi Protected Setup 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 10 to 80 noncondensing 5 to 90 noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 Visit linksys com support for award winning 24 7 technical support s
17. ss security for your wireless network To use Wi Fi Protected Setup refer to Using Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 7 Bottom 3 Connect your extender to an AC power outlet Your extender searches for wireless networks The list of networks is displayed Ethernet green Using Ethernet cables also called network La cables this Ethernet port connects Ethernet network devices to your wireless network The green light turns on when an Ethernet device is connected and active on this port RE1000 Range Extender Getting Started 4 Select the network to use then click Next S RE1000 Afiafi cisco Select your wireless network Select your existing wireless network from the list below unsecured wireless network None 3 wep wireless network Wireless network not encrypted 3 wpa wireless network Encrypted WEP wireless network 3 wpa2 wireless network Encrypted WPA wireless network Learn more My network is hidden Enter your network s password esesese A Display characters Cancel Pers ec 5 Type your network s password then click OK OR If your network is hidden your router does not broadcast its name click My network is hidden enter your network s information then click OK i S RE1000 INTET CISCO Select your wireless network Select your existing wireless network from the list unsecured wireless network None
18. uld be configured The wireless interface restarts and the extender associates with the access point or router you have chosen 10 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 It cannot accidentally connected to a different wireless network be used on a 5 GHz network re For Mac instructions see To fix the problem on Mac computers on page 12 To fix the problem on Windows computers You cannot get your extender connected 1 On your Windows desktop right click the wireless icon in the system tray Check the position of your router and extender 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 e To reduce signal obstructions you can try alternate locations for the fouterandertender 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks A list of available networks appears e Avoid placing the router and extender near metal objects masonry walls and reflective surfaces such as glass or mirrors zes Status e Avoid placing the router and extender near other electronics that may be Repair causing signal interference View Available Wireless
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