Linksys RE6300 User manual

User Gui d e
R E 6300/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
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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup..................... 7
How to use Site Survey.......................... 9
Cross-Band
AC Power Pass-Through
Wireless Music Playback
Troubleshooting................................ 10
Specifications.................................. 13

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
xBooting up
xResetting to factory defaults
xUpgrading firmware
Solid Green
xReady to use
Solid Orange
xWeak connection with the router
Fix: Unplug the extender, and move
it closer to the router
Blinking Orange
xNot connected to the router
xOther error
Fix: Unplug the extender, plug it back
in, wait two seconds, reconnect to your
network
Side
Power Switch European versions only.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button and LED 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 7.
Reset Press and hold for about five seconds to reset to factory defaults. You can also restore
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utility.
Bottom

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.
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you will use for setup. The setup software will help you find the best spot if you have
trouble.
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2. Wait for a solid light on the cover of the range extender. It could take up to two minutes.
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extender if you have trouble. You will be guided to place the range extender closer or
farther from your router to improve the signal. If you nailed it with your first placement
you will not see Spot finder screens.
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4. During setup you will be asked whether you want the range extender to update itself
automatically. If you allow automatic updates, the range extender will download and install
updates when released by Linksys. Automatic updates will take place overnight so they do not
disrupt your network activity.
You also can decide to manually update your range extender at your convenience.

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Special Feature - Music Streaming
Wireless Music Playback
Stream music through your AC1200 MAX range extender to connected speakers.
iOS devices:
xConnect iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your range extender.
xSwipe up from the bottom of your screen.
xTap on Linksys Range Extender.

Android devices
For Samsung Galaxy
xConnect Galaxy device to the same Wi-Fi network as your range extender.
xSelect Music app
xChoose music file and tap Screen Mirroring icon
xChoose 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.
Windows
xOpen Windows Media Player

xRight-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.
xWindows users can stream music with Windows Media Player12.
xMac users can stream music with proprietary software or the SofaPlay app..
xAndroid users can stream music with MediaHouse, UPnPlay, Skifita, ArkMC,
BubbleUPnP, Pixel Media, and 2Player 2.0.
xIOS 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.
xThe 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.
xThe 3.5mm stereo port supports earphones and powered speakers.
How to access the browser-based utility
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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 HQWHU³DGPLQ´LQWKHSDVVZRUGILHOG,I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
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Or
Windows XP:
1. Enable UPnP:
a) Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Program, then click
Add/Remove Windows Components.
b) Select Network Services, then click Details.
c) Select UPnP User Interface, then click OK.
2. Open Windows Explorer. Click My Network Places on the left panel.
3. Look for the RE6700 icon on the right panel. (You might be required to change the firewall
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Windows 8, Windows 7, or Vista:
1. Open Windows Explorer (File Explorer in Windows 8). Click Network. Look for the RE6700
icon on the right panel. (You might be required to change the firewall settings to allow the
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2. Right-click the RE6700 icon. Click Properties. Click on the address link in Device webpage.
Mac OS X:
1. Open Safari. Be sure that Bonjour is included in the Bookmarks menu and Favorites bar.
a. Go to Safari Preferences > Advanced and be sure each Bonjour box is selected.
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name and enter the password you created.

Using range extender settings
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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.