Using WPS. Linksys AC1900/AC1750 WiFi Range Extender, Q87-RE6800, Q87-RE7000

Using WPS

WPS makes it easy to connect your extender to your network, and connect other devices to your network through the extender.

Connecting the range extender to an existing access point

or wireless router (see p. 6)

Connecting devices to your network through the range extender

Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports WPS.

1.

Connecting with the WPS Button a.

Press the WPS button on the client device. b.

Click the WPS button on the extender’s WPS screen, OR press and hold the WPS button on the side of the extender for one second. When the connection is complete, the indicator LED on the front of the range extender will be solid green for 10 seconds.

If the indicator LED blinks amber for 10 seconds, the connection failed. Go back to previous step and try again. c.

If using the extender’s WPS screen, be sure to click OK within two minutes or you will have to start over.

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2.

Connecting with the client device’s PIN a) Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the extender’s WPS screen. b) Click Register on the extender’s WPS screen. When the connection is complete, the indicator LED on the front of the range extender will be solid green for 10 seconds. c) Click OK on the extender’s WPS screen within two minutes or you will have to start over.

3.

Connecting with the extender’s PIN a) On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the extender’s WPS screen. (It is also listed on the product label on the back of the extender.) b) Click OK on the client device’s WPS screen within two minutes.

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