Troubleshooting, 10 contents linksys wireless-n range extender, You cannot get your extender connected – Linksys RE2000 User Manual

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Contents

Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender

To associate your extender with your known access point or router:
1. 
Make a note of the SSID and the security passphrase that your access

point or wireless router is actually configured with. This information will

be useful to carry on setup after the site survey is done.

2.  Select the network name (SSID) that you want to repeat with your

extender by clicking the corresponding button in the Select column.

3.  Click Connect. You are prompted for the passphrase used to secure your

wireless network. The type of security information required in this screen

needs to match your access point or router’s wireless security settings.

4.  Enter the passphrase, then click Save Settings. Your extender wireless

parameters should be configured. The wireless interface restarts, and the

extender associates with the access point or router you have chosen.

Troubleshooting

NOTE

Your RE1000 works only on the 2.4 GHz network and cannot be

used on a 5 GHz network. Your RE2000 works on either a 2.4 GHz or

5 GHz network.

You cannot get your 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, you can try alternate locations for the

router and 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 be

causing 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.

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