Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Introduction Overview 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 Front customer support at Linksys.com/support. Contents Overview .
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender How to install the range extender Before setup, unplug or disconnect any range extenders on the network. 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.
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender How to access the browser-based utility Mac OS X Open Safari. Click the book icon. Click Bonjour on the left panel. Look for After setting up the extender use the extender’s browser-based utility to the RE6500 icon on the bottom right panel.
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...
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender NOTE NOTE If you have a dual-band router and wish to connect to both bands, you will Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected have to perform the WPS setup twice. The first connection will be on the 2.4 Setup.
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. 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...
Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Range Extender Cross-Band Troubleshooting Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer and uninterrupted streaming and gaming. NOTE Your RE6500 works on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Wireless Music Playback You cannot get your extender connected Check the position of your router and extender •...
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To fix the problem on Mac computers: You have intermittent connection problems In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. Linksys Plug in the range extender midway between your router and the area without Connect has automatically assigned your network a name.
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)
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