Cisco Systems RE1000 manual How to install the range extender, Top, Bottom

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RE1000 Range Extender

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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 Defaults screen in the extender’s browser-basedutility.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  After 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. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to “Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 7.

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Ethernet  (green)  Using Ethernet cables (also called network 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.

Getting Started

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.

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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.

2.When the Setup utility starts, read the license terms, then click Next. You are prompted to plug your extender into an electrical outlet.

3.Connect your extender to an AC power outlet. Your extender searches for wireless networks. The list of networks is displayed.

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Contents Getting Started Overview Introduction ContentsHow to install the range extender TopBottom TIP To attach the AC power plug How to change the power plug configurationUsing a wired computer How to open the browser-based utilityIf the extender has not been set up yet If the extender has already been set upWi-Fi Protected Setup light activity Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupHow to use the browser-based utility Connecting the extender to an existing access pointConnecting devices to your network through the extender Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup ButtonConnecting with the range extender’s PIN Connecting with the extender’s PIN Connecting with the client device’s PINTo open the Site Survey How to use Site SurveyYou cannot get your extender connected TroubleshootingYou cannot access your range extender To fix the problem on Windows computersTo fix the problem on Mac computers You have intermittent connection problems Environmental Specifications3425-01532
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