How To Install The Range Extender - Linksys RE6500 Guia Del Usuario

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and securely add
wireless devices to your network. Refer to Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 7.
Ethernet (green) Connect wired devices to your wireless network with Ethernet (network)
cables. The green light turns on when an Ethernet device is connected and active on this port.
The light blinks when the extender is sending or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
Audio Port Connect the extender to your speaker.
Bottom
Reset Press and hold this button for about five seconds to reset the extender to its factory
defaults. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in
the extender's browser- based utility.
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How to install the range extender

1. To get started, you will need the following:
a. Your primary wireless router, its network name (SSID), and password. If
you have a dual-band router, be sure to have both SSIDs and
passwords.
b. A personal computer or mobile device with a web browser.
2. On your device, connect to the Wi-Fi network "Linksys Extender Setup."
3. Complete setup by typing http://192.168.1.1 into your browser.
4. Place the extender to where you can still access your wireless network without
problem but close to the area where you want to extend your network.
TIP
You can also connect the range extender by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. For more
information, see "Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup" on page 7.
Signal Strength
Solid White
Blinking Amber
i. IMPORTANT Plug in the range extender midway between your
router and the area without Wi-Fi. Be sure you have at least 50%
of your router's Wi-Fi signal at that point on the device you will
use for setup.
Status/ description
When signal strength is strong
When signal strength is bad