Verizon VRE3000 User manual

User guide
Verizon 5G Home Wi-Fi Extender
VRE3000

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Contents
1. Product Overview.............................................................................................................................. 2
Verizon VRE3000......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Components and Indicators ....................................................................................................................................................................3
LED Indicator States..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Package Content................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting Up the Wi-Fi Extender.................................................................................................................................................................8
Step 1. Position your Wi-Fi Extender and Connected Device.........................................................................................................8
Step 2. Plug in your Wi-Fi Extender .................................................................................................................................................8
Step 3. Connect your Wi-Fi Extender to your router...................................................................................................................... 9
Step 4. Find the Best Location for Your Wi-Fi Extender with the Extender Placement Tool......................................................10
Step 5. Manage Your Wi-Fi Extender Settings...............................................................................................................................12
4. Wi-Fi Extender Settings ................................................................................................................... 13
Using the Admin Website ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Signing In to the Admin Website....................................................................................................................................................14
The Dashboard................................................................................................................................................................................14
Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................................................15
Frequently Used Wi-Fi Extender Settings .............................................................................................................................................16
Extended Network Settings............................................................................................................................................................16
Administration Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................22
The About Screen............................................................................................................................................................................25
The Help Screen..............................................................................................................................................................................27
5. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 28
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................................................................................................29
6. Product Spec. and Regulatory Information ...................................................................................... 33
Product Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................34
Hardware Feature...........................................................................................................................................................................34
Internal Antenna Specification.......................................................................................................................................................34
Firmware Feature List.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Operational and Environmental Requirement..............................................................................................................................35
Certification/Regulation Requirement ..........................................................................................................................................35
Regulatory Information..........................................................................................................................................................................36

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Verizon VRE3000
Components and Indicators
Product Overview

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Verizon VRE3000
Your Verizon VRE3000 is a tri-band Wi-Fi extender which works like a bridge between a Wi-Fi router and
Wi-Fi-capable devices (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Components and Indicators
Front View
Rear View
2. Power indicator
1. Wi-Fi link indicator
3. WPS indicator
4. WPS button
5. Reset button
7. DC power port
6. Two Ethernet ports and indicators

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1. Wi-Fi link indicator: Indicates 5 GHz connection to network router.
2. Power indicator: Shows if the Extender is on or off.
3. WPS indicator: Shows when Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is active.
4. WPS button: Use this button to connect your Wi-Fi Extender to your WPS-enabled Wi-Fi router to
extend the network. After setup, you can also use the WPS button to connect WPS-
enabled Wi-Fi devices to the extended network.
5. Reset button: Press this button to reset the Wi-Fi Extender to factory default settings:
Press and hold for at least 10 seconds until the Power indicator turns off. The
Wi-Fi Extender will return to its default settings. It can take around 1 minute
to turn back on.
6. Two Ethernet ports: Use these 2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect LAN devices.
7. DC power port: Connect the power adapter that came in the package to the DC power connector.
Note:
The design is complete full set design. User should prohibit to remove anything from the product.
LED Indicator States
LED
STATE
DESCRIPTION
Wi-Fi link indicator
Blinking
Not connected to a Wi-Fi router/ Ready for setup/ Other error
Solid Blue
5 GHz connection with the Wi-Fi router is connected.
Power indicator
Blinking
Rebooting/ Starting up/ Software update.
Solid Blue
Power On
Off
Power Off
WPS indicator
Blinking
Slow flash: WPS setup is available for 2 minutes then it times out.
Fast flash: WPS setup failed.
Solid Blue
Solid for 20 seconds, then turns off: Successful WPS setup.
Off
WPS setup not in process. The light is off most of the time.
Ethernet indicator
Solid Green
An Ethernet device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Note: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are for reference only.

2. Package Content
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Package Content
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The package includes two parts within one box:
Verizon VRE3000 Wi-Fi Extender
Power Adapter (12V/2A)

3. Getting Started
Setup Overview
VRE3000 rang Wi-Fi Extender functions as an access point which repeats existing Wi-Fi signals of your home or office 5GHz band Wi-
Fi allows main network access to Wi-Fi clients and two Ethernet wired device. Refer to figure belo
Wi-Fi Extender
5GHz Band
Wi-Fi Router
Client device
Client device
Client device
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Setting Up the Wi-Fi Extender

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Setting Up the Wi-Fi Extender
Your VRE3000 Wi-Fi Extender is designed to work with routers that have the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band (Band-1:
5150MHz ~ 5250MHz). Before you begin, make sure that your Wi-Fi router has this band. (Check your
router’s user guide, if you’re not sure.)
Step 1. Position your Wi-Fi Extender and Connected Device
Place your Wi-Fi Extender near your home Wi-Fi router. This will ensure that it’s close enough to connect
to the router’s Wi-Fi network. (If you plan on connecting with WPS, place the Extender so that you can
reach both devices easily.)
You’ll also want the computer (or tablet) that you’ll be using during setup nearby as well. It will need to
connect to your Extender’s Wi-Fi network during setup, or be close enough to be connected with an
Ethernet cable.
Step 2. Plug in your Wi-Fi Extender
Now that your Extender is in position, connect the DC power adapter to the DC power port on the
Extender. Then plug it into an electrical outlet. The power indicator on the Extender will blink while it
starts up. When it’s solid blue it’s ready to proceed.
Wi-Fi Extender
5 GHz Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Devices
Recommended placement
Wi-Fi Extender
5 GHz Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Devices
Devices too far apart

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Note: If you have used this Extender before and want to start fresh, press and hold the reset button for 10
seconds to restore the Extender to its factory default settings. During reset, the Extender will turn off and
on again. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking and turns solid blue before moving to step 3.
Step 3. Connect your Wi-Fi Extender to your router
There are 2 ways to connect your Extender to your router:
Use a Wi-Fi-connected computer or tablet (Recommended)
Use a computer connected to the Extender with an Ethernet cable
Use a Wi-Fi-connected computer or tablet
Note: Before you begin, you may want to make sure that your computer or tablet is set to connect
automatically to your home router’s Wi-Fi network. This will ensure a seamless transition when your
Extender begins extending your home Wi-Fi network.
1. Go to your computer or tablet’s list of available Wi-Fi networks and connect to your Extender’s
Wi-Fi network (SSID): Verizon Extender Setup –XXXX.
Note: The XXXX is last four characters of the Extender’s MAC address. You can find your Extender’s full
Default Network Name on the sticker on the bottom of your Extender.
2. On your connected device, open a web browser and enter:
http://verizonre (Windows and Android)
http://verizonre.local (Mac OS X or iOS)
Or try http://192.168.0.250
3. The browser will show the Extender’s Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen steps to complete setup.

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Use a computer connected to the Extender with an Ethernet cable
You can also connect your computer to one of the Extender’s two Ethernet ports with an Ethernet cable.
Once you’ve connected your computer, open a web browser and enter:
http://verizonre (Windows and Android)
http://verizonre.local (Mac OS X or iOS)
Or try http://192.168.0.250.
The browser will show the Extender’s Setup Wizard. Follow the onscreen steps to complete setup.
Step 4. Find the Best Location for Your Wi-Fi Extender with the Extender Placement
Tool
Now that your Extender is connected to your router’s Wi-Fi network, you can move it to increase the
range of your network. Your Extender’s Admin website has a tool to help you find the best location.
1. If you haven’t already, make sure the device you’ll use to visit the Admin website is connected to your
extended network.
2. If you’ve just completed the Setup Wizard, you can tap Admin Website on the Setup complete! screen
and sign in.
If not, open a web browser and go to one of the addresses below. (You’ll also find these URLs on the
label on the bottom of your Extender.) Then sign in.
http://verizonre (Windows and Android)
http://verizonre.local (Mac OS X or iOS)
Note: If you have trouble connecting to the Admin website, try this:
1. Disconnect the device from the extended network.
2. Move the device closer to the Wi-Fi Extender.
3. Reconnect to the network.
(See Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Extender’s Admin website? in the Troubleshooting section for more
information.)
For security, it’s recommended that you change your Admin password at this point.
3. After you’ve signed in, you’ll see the Admin website’s Dashboard. The Extender placement card on the
Dashboard will tell you if your Extender is too close, too far, or perfectly placed. Click the >on the card
for more information.

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4. If your Extender placement isn’t perfect, unplug the Wi-Fi Extender and move it to a location about
halfway between your Wi-Fi router and an area where you’ve had a poor Wi-Fi connection in the past.
Check the Extender Placement screen again and follow the onscreen instructions to adjust your
Extender’s location as needed.
Note: If you’ve placed the Extender so far from your router that it can’t connect, the Extender Placement
tool will show “No Connection” and the Wi-Fi Link indicator on the Extender will blink. For more
information, see the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
Step 5. Manage Your Wi-Fi Extender Settings
Now that your Extender is in the perfect location, you can also use the Admin website to get information
about your Extender —like which Wi-Fi devices are connected to it —and to manage your Extender’s
settings.
Go to Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Extender Settings to learn more.

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Wi-Fi Extender Settings
Using the Admin Website
Frequently Used Wi-Fi Extender Settings

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Using the Admin Website
Use your Wi-Fi Extender’s Admin website to get information about Extender status and manage your
Extender’s settings.
Signing In to the Admin Website
To access the Admin website, your computer or tablet needs to be connected to the Extender either
through the Wi-Fi network or the with an Ethernet cable.
Open a web browser and go to one of the addresses below. Then sign in.
http://verizonre (Windows and Android)
http://verizonre.local (Mac OS X or iOS)
Note: If you have trouble connecting to the Admin website, try this:
1. Disconnect the device from the extended network.
2. Move the device closer to the Wi-Fi Extender.
3. Reconnect to the network.
(See Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Extender’s Admin website? in the Troubleshooting section for more
information.)
Note: If the password wasn’t changed after setup, the password is still the default password: “admin”.
The Dashboard
From the Dashboard on the Admin website’s Home screen, you can see information on:
Extender placement
The extended network’s network names and passwords
Connected devices
System updates (in the Administration card)

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Model name and firmware version (in the About card)
Links to Help topics, the User Guide, and My Verizon (in the Help card)
Navigation
From the Dashboard, tap the > in any card in to go to the screen for that topic. From other pages, tap the
topic in the side bar.

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Frequently Used Wi-Fi Extender Settings
Extended Network Settings
The VRE3000 Wi-Fi Extender supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
From the Dashboard, click the >in the Extended Network card.
The Extended Network screen is divided
into 5 tabs:
1. Network Settings
2. Available Networks
3. WPS
4. Extender Placement
5. Wireless MAC Authentication
Managing the Extender’s IP Address
You can change the type of connection
between the Wi-Fi Extender and the Wi-
Fi Router (DHCP or Static IP).
1. Go to Extended Network > Network
Settings.
2. Under Network, in the Connection
Type field, select:
Automatic Configuration –DHCP
to have your Wi-Fi Extender's IP
address assigned by your Wi-Fi
router
or
Static IP to use a fixed address to
connect to the internet.
3. Click Save.
Changing the Wi-Fi Extender’s Name
You can change the name of your Wi-Fi
Extender to make it easier to find in a
list of devices. The default device name
is VerizonExtXXXX, where XXXX is the
last four characters of the default MAC
address.
1. Go to Extended Network > Network
Settings.
2. Under Network, enter the new
Device name.
3. Click Save.

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Changing the Extended Network Names and Passwords
1. Go to Extended Network > Network Settings.
2. Scroll down. Here you’ll find information for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. From
here you can change the Network name (SSID) and Password fields, as well as Security mode,
Channel and Channel width, for each extended network.
3. Click Save.
Note: Wi-Fi devices will disconnect from the extended network when the network name and password
are changed. To avoid interruptions in the connection when moving between the router’s Wi-Fi network
and the extended network, it’s recommended that the network names and passwords of both networks
match.
Turning Off the SSID Broadcast
You can turn off Broadcast network name (SSID) so that the name of the extended network won’t appear
in the list of available networks of nearby Wi-Fi devices. To connect to your network, others will have to
know the network name (SSID) and enter it manually into their Wi-Fi Settings along with the password.
1. Go to Extended Network > Network Settings.
2. Scroll down. Here you’ll find information for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. Each
network has its own Broadcast network name (SSID) switch. Click each one to turn it Off.
3. Click Save.
Note: If the router is broadcasting the network name, it will still be detectable to other devices. Consult
your router’s user guide for information on turning off your router’s Broadcast network name (SSID)
setting.

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Selecting a Network to Extend
If your Extender becomes disconnected from your router's network, or if you want to change which
network it’s extending, you can choose one from the list of available networks.
1. Go to Extended Network > Available Networks. (You may need to wait while the Extender scans for
available networks.)
2. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can connect with WPS or select a network from the list and
connect using a password.
Connecting Devices to the Extended Network with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows compatible Wi-Fi devices to easily connect to your extended Wi-Fi
network without entering the password.
1. From the Extended Network screen, tap the WPS tab.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to Connect with WPS button or Connect with PIN.
Note: If your device asks for a PIN number, you’ll find that on this screen as well.

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Finding the Best Location for your Wi-Fi Extender
To get the best coverage for your extended network, you need to place your Wi-Fi Extender far enough
from your router to extend coverage, but close enough to have a strong signal. The Extender Placement
tool in the Admin website can help you do that.
1. From the Extended Network screen, tap the Extender Placement tab.
2. The tool will tell you if your Extender is too close, too far, or perfectly placed.