Set Up a Linksys RE9000 AC3000 WiFi Repeater (Wired)

 In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Set up your Linksys RE9000 Wi-Fi Range Extender.

Before We Begin:

• Have your home Wi-Fi network name and password.
• Be at your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

1 Connect

1. Place your range extender about half-way between your Router, and the Wi-Fi devices you're having trouble with.
2. Connect the power cable to the back of your range extender.
   
3. Plug the power cable into the wall.
   
4. If you are using an Ethernet connection for a nearby device, connect the cable now to any of the four available ports.
   
5. Wait till the indicator light on the top front of the unit to flash orange, indicating it's ready to setup.
   
   

2 OS Choice

There are 2 main Operating Systems for personal computers currently available. The guide is about Windows

Windows

Windows runs on computers produced by multiple companies, such as Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Hewlett Packard, Acer, and Sony.

3 Wired 

A wired connection is provided by an Ethernet cable. Most commonly, these are used by desktop computers and other equipment you don't move around often.

If you don't connect a cable between your computer and your Range Extender, you are using a Wireless connection.

4 Initial Setup

1. Open your preferred browser.
   
2. In the Address bar, type in extender.linksys.com and press Enter or Return.
   
3. Read the End User License Agreement carefully, then place a checkmark next to it to indicate you accept it. Place a check next to Automatic Software Updates so you don't have to worry about updating the device in the future. Then, select Start Setup.
   
4. You'll be asked how you want to use your Range Extender. The normal way is to use the device to receive Wi-Fi and relay the connection to devices further away from your router than the router can reach. Select Next under "As a wireless range extender" to continue.
   
5. Select your home Wi-Fi connection from the list.
   
6. Enter your Wi-Fi password for your home Wi-Fi connection, then select Next.
   
7. You'll be asked to select a name for your extended network. Normally it will use your home network's name, with "_Ext" at the end. Enter a password for the Wi-Fi network coming from your range extender, then select Next.
   

   You can set the password on your extended network to be the same as your main Wi-Fi Network, so you don't have to remember extra passwords. 

8. You may be shown a screen letting you know if your Range Extender is too far or too close. We will take care of moving the extender after we're done setting it up. Select Connect anyway.
   
9. You'll be asked for an admin password. This password is used to make changes to the setup of your Range Extender in the future. Create a password, enter it twice, then select Save.
   

   This password won't be used for connecting to your device, only for setting up the Range Extender itself. Make this password something you will remember, but is hard for others to guess.

10. You'll be asked to register your new Range Extender. Enter your Email address, then select Next.
    
11. Your range extender will restart with the information and settings you've given it. Then, you'll be asked to connect to your range extender to continue.
    

5 Complete Setup

1. Return to your browser.
   
2. After a few moments, the Next button will turn blue. Select Next.
   
3. Your Range Extender is fully setup! A final screen will display with all the settings and information about your range extender.
   

   It is highly recommended to write down or print out this information, so you have it when you need to connect your other Wi-Fi devices to the network!

6 Location

Once fully setup, you can relocate your Range Extender to an ideal location in your home. Simply plug it in in the new location; it will save all the settings you entered and be operational a few minutes after you plug it in.

When placing your range extender, there's a couple things to consider:

• At least six feet from your router.
• About half way between your router, and the devices having problems with their Wi-Fi connection.

Visual Example

Without Range Extender

Range Extender In A Good Location

CHECK THE WIRELESS SYSTEM HERE: Set Up a Linksys RE9000 AC3000 WiFi Repeater