Cisco Systems RE1000 manual How to open the browser-based utility, Using a wired computer

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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-basedutility.

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.

2.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 adddress and the extender’s 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-basedutility.

Getting Started

Using a wireless computer:

1.Locate the extender’s SSID. The extender comes with a pre-configuredSSID 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, seeHow to use Site Survey”on page 10.

2.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).

3.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 adddress and the extender’s User Name and Password dialog box opens.

4.Leave the User Name blank, then enter the default password admin.

5.Click OK. You are logged into your extender’s browser-basedutility.

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 RE1000 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.)

2.Right-click the RE1000 icon, then click Properties.

3.Read the extender’s IP adddress, or double-click the icon (which opens your browser and a User Name and Password dialog box).

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Contents Getting Started Introduction Contents OverviewHow to install the range extender TopBottom TIP How to change the power plug configuration To attach the AC power plugIf the extender has already been set up How to open the browser-based utilityIf the extender has not been set up yet Using a wired computerConnecting the extender to an existing access point Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupHow to use the browser-based utility Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activityConnecting devices to your network through the extender Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup ButtonConnecting with the range extender’s PIN Connecting with the client device’s PIN Connecting with the extender’s PINHow to use Site Survey To open the Site SurveyTo fix the problem on Windows computers TroubleshootingYou cannot access your range extender You cannot get your extender connectedTo fix the problem on Mac computers You have intermittent connection problems Specifications Environmental3425-01532