Linksys RE1000 User manual

A Linksys range extender is a device which allows you to repeat the wireless signal of any access
point or router in order to provide Internet connectivity to hard-to-reach areas through a wireless
connection.
This article will guide you on how to access your range extender’s web-based setup page. Click on
the following links that best apply to your current network setup:
For a non-configured extender
For an already configured extender
For a non-configured extender
You will need to plug a computer to the extender’s Ethernet port.
Follow these steps to access the web-based setup page for the following scenarios:
You just got the extender and it is not yet configured.
You have reset the extender and prefer to set it up manually.
Your extender is configured but it’s not connecting to your wireless router and you would like
to review the existing settings to edit if necessary.
Step 1:
Plug your Linksys range extender to the power outlet. Wait for the LEDs on it to be stable.
Step 2:
Connect your computer to the Ethernet port of your Linksys range extender using an Ethernet cable.

NOTE: In the image, the Linksys RE1000 is being used as an example.
Step 3:
Launch a web browser and enter the Linksys range extender’s IP Address. The default IP Address
is 192.168.1.1.
Step 4:
You will be prompted for a username and a password. Leave the User name blank and enter
“admin” in the Password field then click OK or Login.
NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.
You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender.
NOTE: If you are unable to log in to the Linksys wireless range extenders’ web-based setup page,
click here for troubleshooting steps.
For an already configured extender
QUICK TIP: If you’re using a Linksys RE6400, RE6300 and RE6700, you may simply enter
http://RE6x00-xxx for Windows® users or http://RE6x00-xxx.local for Mac® users, where xxx
stands for the last three (3) characters of the extender's MAC Address. Alternatively, you can check
the router’s DHCP Client Table and look for the range extender’s IP Address. To learn how to do
this, click here.
Select your operating system for the specific instructions:
Windows 10
Windows 8 / 8.1

Windows 7 / Vista®
Windows XP
Mac OS X®
Windows 10
Step 1:
Click the Start button then click File Explorer.
Step 2:
Click Network on the left pane.
Step 3:
Right-click on your range extender’s (e.g., Linksys Range Extender) icon and click View device
webpage.

NOTE: In some cases, the icon can be displayed as your device's specific model such as RE6500
or RE6700.
You will then be directed to the range extender’s web-based setup page.
Step 4:
You will be prompted for a username and a password. Leave the User name field blank and enter
“admin” in the Password field, then click OK or Login.
NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.
You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender.
Windows 8 / 8.1
Step 1:
Show the Charms bar by pointing your cursor to the top-right corner of your screen then click
Search .
Step 2:
In the Search field, enter “network” then click on the Network app.

Step 3:
Right-click on your extender’s (e.g., RE1000) icon and click Properties. Write down your range
extender’s IP Address.
NOTE: In some cases, the icon can be displayed as Linksys Range Extender.
QUICK TIP: If the right-click options also include the View device webpage option, click that option
instead of Properties then skip to Step 5.
Step 4:
Launch your web browser and enter your range extender’s IP Address in the Address bar.
Step 5:
You will be prompted for a username and a password. Leave the User name field blank and enter
“admin” in the Password field, then click OK or Login.

NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.
You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender.
Windows 7 / Vista®
Step 1:
Click the Pearl button, enter “Windows Explorer” in the search field, and then click the Windows
Explorer app from the search result.
Step 2:
Click Network on the left pane of the window.
Step 3:
Right-click on your extender’s (e.g., RE1000) icon and click Properties. Write down your range
extender’s IP Address.
NOTE: In some cases, the icon is displayed as Linksys Range Extender.
QUICK TIP: If the right-click options also include the View device webpage option, click that option
instead of Properties then skip to Step 5.
Step 4:
Launch your web browser and enter your range extender’s IP Address in the Address bar.
Step 5:
You will be prompted for a username and a password. Leave the User name field blank and enter
“admin” in the Password field, then click OK or Login.
NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.

You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender.
Windows XP
Step 1:
Click the Start button then click on My Network Places.
Step 2:
Right-click on your extender’s (e.g., RE1000) icon and click Properties. Write down your range
extender’s IP Address.
NOTE: In some cases, the icon can be displayed as Linksys Range Extender.
QUICK TIP: If the right-click options also include the View device webpage option, click that option
instead of Properties then skip to Step 4.
Step 3:
Launch your web browser and enter your range extender’s IP Address in the Address bar.
Step 4:
You will be prompted for a username and a password. Leave the User name field blank and enter
“admin” in the Password field, then click OK or Login.
NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.
You should now be able to access the web-based setup page of your Linksys range extender.
Mac OS X®
Step 1:
Open your Safari® web-browser and click the Bookmarks tab.
NOTE: The images may vary depending on the version number of your Safari browser. In this
example, we used Safari Version 8.0.8.
Step 2:
Select Bonjour®, look for your range extender's (e.g., RE6500) icon from the options and double-
click it.

NOTE: If Bonjour is not included in your bookmarks, go to Safari > Preferences > Advanced and
select Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks menu. Mac computers have the Bonjour application
which is utilized to communicate with basic devices such as iPhone® and iPod touch® mobile
devices.
Step 3:
You will be prompted for a Name and a Password. Leave the Name field blank, enter “admin” in the
Password field, and then click Log In.
NOTE: If you have customized your password, enter it instead.