Linksys RE4100W Manuel utilisateur
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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
Using range extender settings …………… X
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup..................... 7
How to use Site Survey.......................... 9
Troubleshooting................................ 10
Specifications.................................. 13
Overview
Front
The light on the front of the range extender gives you information about power and Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically and securely connect compatible
wireless devices such as wireless printers.
Power Light Status/ description
Blinking Green
•
Powered on
•Resetting to factory defaults
•Upgrading its firmware
Solid Green
•
Ready to use
Solid amber
•
Weak connection with the router
Fix: Unplug the extender, and move
it closer to the router
Blinking Orange
•
Cannot establish a connection
•Other error
Fix: Unplug the extender, plug it back
in, wait two seconds, reconnect to your
network
Side
Power Switch European versions only.
Audio Port Connect the extender to your speaker.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button 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
the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the extender’s browser- based
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
Beforesetup,unplugordisconnectanyrangeextendersonthenetwork.
1. 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. The setup software will help you find the best spot if you have
trouble.
2. 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.”
3. If setup doesn’t start automatically, open a browser to http://extender.linksys.com
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.
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, 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 RE4100W 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 RE4100W 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 RE4100W
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 RE4100W 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 RE4100W
icon on the bottom right panel.
2. Double-click the RE4100W icon.
3. Leave the User name blank, and enter the default password “admin.”
4. Click OK.
Using range extender settings
Click Help on the right side of the screen for additional information on the screen’s
options.
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.
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
Green
•When WPS connection is in
process
Solid Green •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.
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 back 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.
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