User Guide RE6300/RE6400
Introduction This User 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to install the range extender................ 2 How to access the browser-based utility .......... 5 Using range extender settings …………… X Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.....................
Overview Front RE6300 RE6400 The light on the front of the range extender gives you information about power, updating and signal strength.
Power Light Status/ description Blinking Green Booting up Resetting to factory defaults Upgrading firmware Solid Green Ready to use Solid Orange Weak connection with the router Fix: Unplug the extender, and move it closer to the router Blinking Orange Not connected to the router Other error Fix: Unplug the extender, plug it back in, wait two seconds, reconnect to your network Side Power Switch European versions only.
Ethernet (blue) 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. How to install the range extender Before setup, unplug or disconnect any range extenders on the network. 1. Plug in the range extender midway between your router and the area without Wi-Fi.
Post set-up LED behavior mention here as well and in the QSG 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. Special Feature - Music Streaming Wireless Music Playback Stream music through your AC1200 MAX range extender to connected speakers. iOS devices: Connect iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your range extender. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
Android devices For Samsung Galaxy Connect Galaxy device to the same Wi-Fi network as your range extender. Select Music app Choose music file and tap Screen Mirroring icon Choose Linksys Range Extender. Your screen might look different depending on your device model and version of Android. For other Android devices, stream music with MediaHouse, UPnPlay, Skifita, ArkMC, BubbleUPnP, Pixel Media, and 2Player 2.0.
Right-click on music file and choose Linksys Range Extender. This list of supported media players is subject to change with the release of new software or mobile apps. Windows users can stream music with Windows Media Player12. Mac users can stream music with proprietary software or the SofaPlay app.. Android users can stream music with MediaHouse, UPnPlay, Skifita, ArkMC, BubbleUPnP, Pixel Media, and 2Player 2.0.
You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. If you did not change them during setup, leave the user name blank and enter “admin” in the password field. If you customized the SSID and password, enter those credentials. If you are connected to your local network, but not to the range extender, you will need to enter the range extender’s IP address in your browser to access the extender’s settings.
Using range extender settings Click Help on the right side of the screen for additional information on the screen’s options. Changes to settings will not be effective until you click Save at the bottom of the screen. You also can click Cancel to clear any changes.
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ makes it easy to connect your extender to your network, and connect other devices to your network through the extender. Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activity
NOTE If you have an access point or a router that does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure the 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. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender. If you have a dual-band router you will do this again to extend the second network. The 2.4 GHz band will be extended first. 2.
TIP You can also access WPS in the browser-based utility by clicking WPS in the left navigation bar. Connecting with the range extender’s PIN The Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number) can be found on the product label on the back 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. Click Register.
1. 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 side of the extender for one second. When the connection is complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be solid. 3. If using the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, be sure to click OK within two minutes or you will have to start over.
How to use Site Survey Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points and wireless routers within range of the extender. To open the Site Survey page: 1. Log in to the browser-based utility (see “How to access the browser- based utility” on page 5). 2. Click the Wireless tab. Click the Site Survey page. 3. Select—To connect to a wireless network, click the button next to the wireless network name (SSID) in the Select column, and click Connect. 4.
To connect your extender with an access point or router in Site Survey, you will need to know the password or passphrase of the network on that device. 1. Select the network name (SSID) that you want to repeat with your extender by clicking the corresponding button in the Select column. 2. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the password or passphrase used to secure your wireless network.
Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer and uninterrupted streaming and gaming. __ Troubleshooting NOTE Your RE6700 works on 2.4GHz and 5 GHz networks. You cannot get your extender connected 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.
3. Select your network name. 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 selected. 4. If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security Key) into the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect. You should now be able to access the range extender’s browser-based utility. To fix the problem on Mac computers: 1.
2. Select the wireless network name of the router you want to connect to. 3. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK. You should now be able to access the range extender’s browser-based utility. You have intermittent connection problems 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 used for setup.
Specifications RE6300/RE6400 Model Name Linksys RE6300/RE6400 Model Description Model Number Dual-band Wireless-AC Range Extender RE6300/RE6400 Standards IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.
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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d.
