Linksys N300 User manual

Model # RE3000W V2/RE4100W

Table of Contents
RE4100W (N600)..................................................................................................3
Product Overview.................................................................................................................................. 3
How to Install the Range Extender.................................................................................................. 4
Special Feature—Music Streaming................................................................................................ 7
iOS .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Android*..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Windows.................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mac OS X.................................................................................................................................................. 9
How to Access the Settings Interface ........................................................10
Using Range Extender Settings ....................................................................11
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™........................................................................12
Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activity ............................................................................................ 12
Connecting the range extender to an existing access point or router............................ 12
Connecting devices to your network through the range extender................................... 14
How to Use Site Survey.................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 17
You cannot get your range extender connected..................................................................... 17
Your Wi-Fi coverage isn’t meeting expectations..................................................................... 17
You cannot access your range extender.................................................................................... 17
You have intermittent connection problems ............................................................................ 19
RE3000W V2 (N300)........................................................................................ 20
Product Overview............................................................................................................................... 20
How to Install the Range Extender...............................................................22
How to Access the Settings Interface ........................................................23
Using Range Extender Settings ....................................................................24

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™........................................................................25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup light activity ............................................................................................ 25
Connecting the range extender to an existing access point or router............................ 25
Connecting devices to your network through the range extender................................... 27
How to Use Site Survey.................................................................................... 29
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 30
RE4100W ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Environmental...................................................................................................................................... 30
RE3000W V2 ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Environmental...................................................................................................................................... 31

RE4100W (N600)
Product Overview
Front view
•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 Amber •Weak connection with the router.
Fix: Unplug the extender, and move it
closer to the router.
Blinking Amber •Not connected to the router or other
error.
Fix: Unplug the extender, plug it back in,
wait two minutes, reconnect to your
network.
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Side view
•Audio Jack (1)
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button (2)—Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and
securely add compatible wireless devices to your network. Refer to Using Wi-Fi Protected
Setup on page 12.
•Reset Button (3)—Press and hold until the power light on the front of the range extender
blinks to reset to factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults from the
Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the extender’s settings interface (page 10).
Bottom view
•Ethernet—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
1. Plug in the range extender
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Plug in the range extender midway between your router and the area without Wi-Fi. Using
your mobile device or laptop, be sure you have at least two bars (around 50%) of your
router’s Wi-Fi signal at that location. The setup software will help you find the right place
if you have trouble.
2. Wait for a solid light
It could take up to a minute for the light on the front of the range extender to stop
blinking.
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3. Connect to the range extender
On a computer, phone or tablet, connect to the Wi-Fi network Linksys Extender Setup.
4. Launch setup
Enter http://extender.linksys.com in a browser and follow the on-screen instructions to
set up your range extender.
TIPS
•You can also connect the range extender by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. For more
information, see “Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 12.
•After setup use the extender’s settings interface to change any settings. If connected to
your range extender go to extender.linksys.com.
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Special Feature------Music Streaming
Stream music through your N600 PRO range extender to connected speakers
iOS
•Connect iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your range extender.
•Swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
•Tap on Linksys Range Extender.
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Android*
•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.
Windows
•Open Windows Media Player
•Right-click on a music file and 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, ArkMC, BubbleUPnP,
Pixel Media, and 2Player 2.0.
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Mac OS X
•Open iTunes
•Choose speakers
•Select Multiple to stream audio simultaneously to more than one 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, ArkMC, BubbleUPnP, Pixel
Media, and 2Player 2.0.
•IOS devices including iPhone, iPad or iPod can stream music with proprietary software or
other apps such as ArkMC, Smartstor Fusion, Mconnect, and DK UPnP/DLNA.
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The extender supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, WMA and AAC file formats, as long as those formats
are supported by the device and app doing the streaming.
The 3.5mm stereo port supports earphones and powered speakers.
How to Access the Settings Interface
After setup use the extender’s settings interface to change any settings.
On a computer or device that is connected to your range extender, open any browser
(Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), and enter extender.linksys.com in the
address bar.
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. Find the IP address on your router’s administrative interface.
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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.
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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
Connecting the range extender to an existing access point
or router
If your access point or router supports it, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect
the range extender to the access point or router. Log in to the settings interface and
click on WPS in the left navigation bar. Choose from the setup methods below to
connect the extender. You will have to perform the method twice to connect to the 2.4
GHz band and the 5 GHz band of your network. The 2.4 GHz band is connected first by
default.
NOTE If you have an access point or router that does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the
wireless settings and manually configure the range extender.
I Light
Description
Blinking slowly
(up to two minutes)
WPS connection in progress.
Solid
(10 seconds)
WPS connection was
successful.
Blinking quickly
(up to two minutes)
WPS cannot establish
connection or encounters a
problem.
Fix: Wait a few seconds after
LED stops blinking and try
again.
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1. Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your access point or router has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
a) Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender for one second. 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.
b) Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen (if available), OR press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
button on the router for one second. When the connection is complete, the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be solid for 10 seconds.
TIP You can also complete WPS from the settings interface by clicking WPS
in the left
navigation bar. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen. Click OK in that screen within two minutes.
2. Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup 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.
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a) Enter the extender’s PIN into the appropriate field on the router’s Wi- Fi
Protected Setup screen. Click Register. When the connection is complete,
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be solid for 10 seconds.
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
b) Click OK.
Connecting devices to your network through the range
extender
Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
1. Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
a) Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.
b) 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 for 10 seconds.
c) 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.
2. Connecting with the client device’s PIN
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a) Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the extender’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen.
b) Click Register on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. When the
connection is complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be
solid for 10 seconds.
c) Click OK on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes or
you will have to start over.
3. Connecting with the extender’s PIN
a) On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen. (It is also listed on the product label on the back of the extender.)
When the connection is complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the
extender will be solid for 10 seconds.
b) Click OK on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes.
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How to Use Site Survey
Site Survey gives a snapshot of all access points and wireless routers within range of
the range extender.
Log in to the settings interface (see “How to Access the Settings Interface” on page 10).
Click the
Wireless tab. Click the Site Survey page.
•Select—Click the button next to the wireless network name (SSID) in the
Select column, and click Connect. For dual-band networks, be sure to
connect to both bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
•SSID—The names of neighboring wireless networks.
•GHz—The radio band (in GHz) of the neighboring wireless networks
•Signal Strength—The power of the wireless signal received: dot only =
25%, dot + one wave = 50%, dot + two waves = 75%, dot + three
waves = 100%. If no waves are displayed, your extender is too far from
the upstream access point or the signal is blocked. Try to keep the signal
strength between 50% and 100% for optimum performance.
•Security—The mode of security in use by the neighboring wireless
networks If a network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup icon is also displayed.
Cross-Band
Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer and
uninterrupted streaming and gaming. When in Auto Cross-Band (default), the range extender
selects the appropriate band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) when sending data from wireless clients to the
Wi-Fi router.
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Troubleshooting
Your RE4100W works on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
You cannot get your range 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.
•To reduce signal obstructions, try alternate locations for the router and extender.
•Try repositioning the antennas on the range extender.
•Avoid placing the router and extender near metal objects, masonry walls, and
reflective surfaces such as glass or mirrors.
•Avoid placing the router and extender near other electronics that may cause
signal interference.
If you’re using Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect, wait until the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
indicator stops blinking before trying to make the connection again.
Your Wi-Fi coverage isn’t meeting expectations
Reposition the antennas on your range extender. The left antenna extends your network on a
horizontal plane, so the ideal position is pointing straight down (parallel to the range extender).
The right antenna extends your network on a vertical plane, so the ideal position is straight out
(perpendicular to the range extender).
You cannot access your range extender
To access your range extender, you must be connected to your own network. If you currently have
wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally connected to a different
wireless network.
To fix the problem on Windows computers, do the following*:
1. On your Windows desktop right-click the wireless icon in the system tray.
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2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. A list of available networks will appear.
3. Click your own network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer was
connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. Your wireless network name,
BronzeEagle in this example, is shown 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 settings interface.
NOTE Depending on your version of Windows, there could be somedifferences in wording or icons
in these steps.
To fix the problem on Mac computers, do the following:
1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless
networks will appear. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically assigned your network a
name.
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2. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named
JimsRouter. The wireless network name of the router, BronzeEagle in this example, is
shown selected.
3. Select the wireless network name of the router you want to connect to.
4. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK.
You should now be able to access the range extender’s settings interface.
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.
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