Linksys RE4000W N600 Dual band Extender

 

Can you please elucidate on advantages of using Linksys RE4000W N600 Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender? How can I install RE4000W N600 in my existing network?

 

As all range extenders are designed to work as amplifier for your Wi-Fi signals so does this Linksys RE4000W N600 Dual-Band Wireless range extender. Major advantage offered by RE4000W range extender is that it has two Ethernet ports which are designed in a way to simultaneously work for both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz band. For this purpose, Linksys RE4000w N600 range extender has used cross-band technology.

Although Linksys is renowned brand in field of Wireless devices but this product of Linksys has its own specialities which compel user to buy it. Some of these specialities are as listed below:

• By Linksys RE4000W user can extend both bands simultaneously. This enhances speed of WiFi signal in your network.
• Enabled with cross-band technology. Because of this both bands are simultaneously used.
• Able to support WPS
• On aspect of security, it uses Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security.
• Capable of Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS)
• And much more

Installing Linksys range extender: After having look at Linksys RE4000W range extender now comes question that if by impressing by its qualities we had purchased it; then how can we install it in our already existing network? Answer to this question lies in this section. In this section we will discuss various methods of installing new range extender in best possible way. So let’s get started!!!

 

Linksys RE4000W can be installed by two ways that includes:
1. Manual method
2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS)

 

We will discuss both one by one. Let’s first start with manual method!!!

1. Manual method: Manual method is most basic method to be followed to install new Linksys range extender in your existing network. For new extender setup all user need is to follow following given steps:

• Firstly, plug Linksys RE4000W into power outlet. It should be placed in such a way that it remains within the network range of your wireless router.
• Next step involves inserting CD into your WiFi device such as laptop or computer, which is connected to your home network. If due to any reason you are unable to use installation CD, then need not to worry. You can go to Linksys.com/support and download setup file for your Linksys range extender.
• Select SET UP LINKSYS RANGE EXTENDER
• When setup starts, after reading license do click NEXT.
• Your Linksys range extender will list all available networks.
• Select your home network and click on NEXT.
• You will be asked to enter your network’s password. After entering the same hit on OK
• That’s it. Your extender is setup. Now you can place it wherever you want.

2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS): WPS method of installing Linksys range extender is easiest way of doing so. User can even know status of WPS connection by just monitoring status of WPS light. That includes

• If light is blinking, then this signifies that WPS connection is in process.
• If light is solid, then this signifies that WPS connection has been successful.
• If light is blinking for two minutes, then this signifies that there is some problem because of which WPS is unable to establish connection.

Now comes question that how can WPS method be used to install new Linksys range extender? Answer to this question lies in following given steps or procedure of installing Linksys range extender using WPS method.

• Firstly, press WPS button on Linksys range extender.
• Then press WPS button on your wireless router. Once connection between Linksys range extender and wireless router will be established, WPS light will turn into solid.

That’s it. By this your Linksys RE4000W range extender stands to be installed using WPS method.

 

We had tried to give you brief insight on features and installation process of Linksys RE4000W range extender. Hope this will serve your purpose. But in case if you get stuck somewhere during the process, then you are requested to kindly contact on official website of Linksys.