How to Use a Linksys RE9000 AC3000 WiFi Repeater
- How to use your Linksys Range Extender.
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- Open your preferred web browser.
- In the address bar at the top, enter extender.linksys.com and press Enter or Return.
- Enter the password you set for your range extender, and select Login.
- Select Basic Settings on the left.
- On the right, scroll down to show the 2.4 Ghz + 5 GHz Extended Wireless Settings. You will see the Network Name and Password listed.
- Open Settings.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select your extended network from the list.
If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.
- Open Settings.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select the extended network you just setup from the list.
If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.
- Select the Network icon in the bottom right.
- Select the the network name you setup during the extender setup.
- Select Connect.
- Select Wi-Fi from the menu bar, then select the extended network you just setup.
There are three status lights for your Range Extender.
Main Light
This is the light directly on the top front of your Range Extender.
Range Extender isn't getting power, or is turned off.
Turned on, with good signal strength.
Booting up or updating firmware.
Ready for setup or not connected.
Signal is weak from your router to the Range Extender. Move the Range Extender closer to the router.WPS Light
The WPS light is on the side of the Range Extender.
Your Range Extender is trying to make a WPS connection to your Router.WPS wasn't able to connect, or isn't being used.Ethernet Ports
Each Ethernet port on the back of your Range Extender has a small light.
No cable is connected, or the device can't be found over the Ethernet cable.The connection to the other device is good.Data is going over the connection.You can check the status of your Linksys RE9000 Range Extender in two ways:
- On the device
- On a computer or mobile device with a web browser
The type and amount of network related information that you get depends on which method you use.
On Your Range Extender
- Check the indicator light on the front of the range extender:
Off Range Extender isn't getting power, or is turned off.Solid Green Turned on, with good signal strength.Blinking Green Booting up or updating firmware.Blinking Orange Ready for setup or not connected.Solid Orange Signal is weak from your router to the Range Extender. Move the Range Extender closer to the router.
On Your Computer
- Launch the web browser that you use to surf the web.
- Navigate to one of the following addresses:
- http://extender.linksys.com
- If you know the IP address assigned to your range extender you can enter that instead.
This is an example IP address and will likely not match the one your range extender has.
- Enter the password when requested.
The default password is "admin".
- Under Wireless, click on Basic Settings.
- Your network status will be displayed here.
- The status will show the range extender's connection to the router.
Finding the most optimal location for your Range Extender in your home is important for both maximizing your signal range and wireless coverage. The light on top of your Range Extender will help you locate a good position.
When the light is orange, the signal is too weak or too strong to the Range Extender. Move it closer or farther from your router.A green light indicates the Range Extender is in a good location.You can move your Range Extender from outlet to outlet using the light to determine the best place in your home.
In general, you want your Range Extender at least six feet away from your router. At most, you want it half-way between where your router is, and where you want the signal to reach. Finding and testing multiple locations may be necessary if wireless interference is a factor within your home.