Linksys AC 1200 Max Bedienungsanleitung

RE6500

User Guide

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

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 ...........3

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup ..................... 4

How to use Site Survey .......................... 6

Cross-Band ...................................... 7

Wireless Music Playback.......................... 7

Troubleshooting ................................. 7

Specifications ................................... 9

Overview

Front

The light on the front of the range extender gives you information about power

andWi-Fi Protected Setup. UseWi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and securely

connect client devices such as wireless printers that support Wi-Fi Protected

Setup. Note: Your antennas might look different from those pictured here.

Power Light Status/ description

Blinking white When the extender is powered on,

is resetting to factory defaults, or

upgrading its firmware

Solid white When the extender is ready to use

Blinking amber for two minutes When the extender cannot establish a

connection or encounters a problem

Fix: Unplug the power from the

extender, plug it back in, wait two

seconds, and then reconnect it to

your network

Power Light

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

Audio Jack Ethernet Power

Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™button

Back

Power Switch European versions only.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and

securely add wireless devices to your network. Refer to Using Wi-Fi Protected

Setup on page 7.

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.

Audio Port Connect the extender to your speaker.

Bottom

Reset Press and hold this button for about five seconds to reset the extender to

its factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration >

Factory Defaults screen in the extender’s browser- based utility.

How to install the range extender

Before setup, unplug or disconnect any range extenders on the network.

1. Connect the antennas and power cable as pictured. Antennas should be

upright for best results. Note: Your antennas might look different from those

pictured here.

2. 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 will use for setup.

3. Wait for a solid light on the cover of the range extender. It could take up to

two minutes. On a computer, phone or tablet, connect to the Wi-Fi network

“Linksys Extender Setup.”

• Windows 7 and Windows 8 will ask you, “Do you want to set up your

network?” Click the link, “Connect to network without setting it up.”

4. If setup doesn’t start automatically, open a browser to http://192.168.1.1.

TIP

You can also connect the range extender by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. For

more information, see“Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup”on page 7.

1.5A

12VDC

1.5A

12VDC

Range Extender

Reset button

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

How to access the browser-based utility

After setting up the extender use the extender’s browser-based utility to

change any settings.

Windows XP:

TIP

To follow these instructions, UPnP needs to be enabled in

Windows XP. To enable UPnP:

1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Program, then click Add/

Remove Windows Components.

2. Select Network Services, then click Details.

3. Select UPnP User Interface, then click OK

1. Open Windows Explorer. Click My Network Places on the left panel.

2. Look for the RE6500 icon on the right panel. (You might be required to

change the firewall settings to allow the display of networked computers.

Refer to your operating system’s help for instructions.)

3. Double-click the RE6500 icon. A web browser will open and prompt you

to enter your User name and Password.

4. Leave the User name field blank, and enter the default password “admin.”

5. Click OK.

Windows 8, Windows 7, or Vista:

1. Open Windows Explorer (File Explorer in Windows 8). Click Network. Look

for the RE6500 icon on the right panel. (You might be required to change

the firewall settings to allow the display of networked computers. Refer to

your operating system’s help for instructions.)

2. Right-click the RE6500 icon. Click Properties. Click on the address link in

Device webpage. A web browser will open and prompt you to enter a

User name and Password.

3. Leave the User name blank, and enter the default password “admin.”

4. Click OK.

Mac OS X

1. Open Safari. Click the book icon. Click Bonjour on the left panel. Look for

the RE6500 icon on the bottom right panel.

2. Double-click the RE6500 icon.

3. Leave the User name blank, and enter the default password “admin.”

4. Click OK.

Changes to settings will not be effective until you click Save Settings at the

bottom of the screen. You also can click Cancel Changes to clear any changes.

Click Help on the right side of the screen for additional information on the

screen’s options.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

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

WPS Light Status/ description

Blinking white When WPS connection is in process

Solid white When WPS connection is successful

Blinking amber for two minutes When WPS cannot establish connection

or encounters a problem

Fix: wait a few seconds after LED stops

blinking and try again

Connecting the extender to an existing access point

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. Choose from the

setup methods below to connect the extender.

NOTE

If you have an access point or a router that does not support Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure the extender.

Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your router or access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the extender.

2. 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.

3. If you used the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, click OK in that

screen within two minutes.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

NOTE

If you have a dual-band router and wish to connect to both bands, you will

have to perform the WPS setup twice. The first connection will be on the 2.4

GHz band.

Connecting with the range extender’s PIN

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number) can be found

on the product label on the bottom of the extender. You can use this method

only if your router’s administration utility has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup menu.

1. 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.

2. Click OK.

Connecting devices to your network through the

extender

Choose from the methods below to connect devices that support Wi-Fi

Protected Setup to your network.

NOTE

Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected

Setup.

Connecting with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.

2. 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 top panel of the extender for one second. When the connection is

complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light on the extender will be solid.

3. 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.

Connecting with the client device’s PIN

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal

Identification Number).

1. Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the extender’s Wi-Fi

Protected Setup screen.

2. 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.

3. Click OK on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within two minutes

or you will have to start over.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

Connecting with the extender’s PIN

Use this method if your client device asks for the extender’s PIN.

1. 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 bottom of the

extender.) When the connection is complete, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

light on the extender will be solid.

2. Click OK on the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen within two

minutes.

How to use Site Survey

Site Survey gives a snapshot of all neighboring access points and wireless

routers within range of the extender.

To open the Site Survey page:

1. Log in to the browser-based utility (see “How to access the browser- based

utility”on page 5).

2. Click the Wireless tab. Click the Site Survey page.

3. Select—To connect to a wireless network, click the button next to the

wireless network name (SSID) in the Select column, and click Connect.

4. SSID—Displays the name of neighboring wireless networks.

5. GHz—Displays the radio band (in GHz) of the neighboring wireless

networks

6. Signal Strength—Displays the relative position of the neighboring

access points by indicating the power of the wireless signal received: 1

bar= 20%,2 bars=40%, 3 bars=60%, 4 bars=80%, 5 bars=100%. If no bar is

displayed, the extender is located too far away from the upstream access

point. Try to keep the signal strength between 60% and 100% for optimum

performance.

7. Security—Displays the mode of security in use by the neighboring APs. If

a network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon

is also displayed.

To connect your extender with an access point or router in Site Survey, you

will need to know the password or passphrase of the network on that device.

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

by clicking the corresponding button in the Select column.

2. Click Connect. When prompted, enter the password or passphrase used to

secure your wireless network. The type of security information required in

this screen must match your access point or router’s wireless security settings.

3. Click Save Settings. Your extender wireless parameters should be

configured. The wireless interface will restart, and the extender will

connect to the access point or router you have chosen.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

Cross-Band

Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer

and uninterrupted streaming and gaming.

Wireless Music Playback

The extender allows you to stream music on your network and play on on

speakers through the audio port. 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, Skifta, 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.

• 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.

Troubleshooting

NOTE

Your RE6500 works on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.

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, 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

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.

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.

For Mac instructions, see“To fix the problem on Mac computers:” on page 8.

To fix the problem on Windows computers:

1. On your Windows desktop, right-click the wireless icon in the system tray.

The icon might look different depending on which version of Windows you

are running.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

2. Click View Available Wireless Networks.

3. Select your network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the

computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter.

The name of the correct network, BronzeEagle in this example, is 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 browser-based utility.

To fix the problem on Mac computers:

1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. Linksys

Connect has automatically assigned your network a name.

In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network

named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in

this example, is selected.

2. Select the wireless network name of the router you want to connect to.

3. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password

field. Click OK.

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.

Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender

Specifications

RE6500

Model Name Linksys RE6500

Model Description Dual-band Wireless-AC Range Extender

Model Number RE6500

Standards IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3u

Ports Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, power

Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,

Power (European model only)

LEDs Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup,

Ethernet (link, activity)

Cabling Type CAT 5e

Antennas 2 external

Detachable (y/n) Yes

Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2),

Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), WEP

Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption

Environmental

Dimensions 6.06” x 4.29” x 1.18” (154 x 109 x 30 mm)

Weight 5.57 oz (158 g)

Power 12VDC/1.0A

Certiﬁcation FCC, ICES-003, RSS210, CE,

Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), WPA2™, WMM®,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage Temperature

-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Operating Humidity

10 to 80% noncondensing Storage Humidity

5 to 90% noncondensing

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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