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- Brand Name: Cisco
- Model: RE1000
- Network Data Transfer Rate: 300 Megabits Per Second
- Width: 6.25 inches
- Height: 3.25 inches
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Easily increase wireless network coverage throughout your home. Also works as a bridge to instantly connect wired devices to your network.
Ideal for
- Enjoying added in-home mobility
- Surfing the web, gaming, and chatting online in hard-to-reach areas
- Easily connecting an Internet ready TV or Blu-ray player
Key Features*
- Broad compatibility with b/g/n Wi-Fi devices
- Extended range with multiple antennas
- Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) port to connect wired devices
- Flexible wall or desktop placement options
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Features
Broad Compatibility
The Linksys RE1000 works seamlessly with all b/g/n Wi-Fi devices so you can connect all of the computers and devices around your home. For best performance, pair with any Wireless-N router.
Extended Range
Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys RE1000 provides reliable performance. Multiple MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antennas extend your router's wireless coverage into hard-to-reach areas of your home.
Flexible Placement
Wall outlet or desktop placement options allow you to optimize the location and position of your RE1000 to achieve best possible range and performance.
Quality of Service
QoS traffic prioritization technology is designed to deliver your time-sensitive Internet traffic efficiently so you can enjoy smooth video, music streaming, and gaming performance.
Ethernet Bridge
Includes a built-in Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) port, which works as a wireless bridge to instantly connect any wired Ethernet device to your network.
Easy Setup
The included setup wizard makes installation quick and easy. By recommending the best distance to place the range extender from your router you can achieve optimal coverage and performance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button is designed to make connecting devices to your range extender push-button simple and more secure.**
Technical Specs
| Model: | Linksys RE1000 |
|---|---|
| Technology: | Wireless-N |
| Bands: | 2.4 GHz |
| Transmit/Receive: | 2 x 2 |
| Antennas: | 2 internal |
| Ethernet Ports x Speed: | 1 x 10/100 |
| Setup: | CD Install |
| Support: | 24/7 Award winning Online Support Resources, 90 days complimentary assisted support |
| Warranty: | 1 year hardware limited warranty |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac |
Minimum System Requirements
- Wireless: Existing b/g/n wireless router or access point
- PC: Wi-Fi enabled PC with CD or DVD drive, running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, or Windows 7
- Mac: Wi-Fi enabled Mac with CD or DVD drive, running OS X Leopard 10.5 or Snow Leopard 10.6
- Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7, Safari 4, or Firefox 3 or higher for optional browser-based configuration
Package Contents
- Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender
- CD-ROM with Setup Software and Resources
- AC Power Cord for table or desktop placement
- AC Power Connector Cover
- Ethernet Cable
Package Dimensions
9.625 x 6.25 x 3.25 in* Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
** Secure push-button setup works with devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ like Cisco Linksys E-Series routers and others.
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Product Description
Easily increase wireless network coverage throughout your home. Also works as a bridge to instantly connect wired devices to your network. Recommended for easily increasing the range of your current wireless router and network. The Linksys RE1000 works seamlessly with all b/g/n Wi-Fi devices so you can connect all of the computers and devices around your home. For best performance, pair with any Wireless-N router. Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys RE1000 provides reliable performance. Multiple MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antennas extend your router's wireless coverage into hard-to-reach areas of your home. Wall outlet or desktop placement options allow you to optimize the location and position of your RE1000 to achieve best possible range and performance. QoS traffic prioritization technology is designed to deliver your time-sensitive Internet traffic efficiently so you can enjoy smooth video, music streaming, and gaming performance. Includes a built-in Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) port, which works as a wireless bridge to instantly connect any wired Ethernet device to your network. The included setup wizard makes installation quick and easy. By recommending the best distance to place the range extender from your router you can achieve optimal coverage and performance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup button is designed to make connecting devices to your range extender push-button simple and more secure.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
130 of 136 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm changing my star rating from 5 stars to 3 solely on this products warranty. I had a problem with it, four months after purchase, and I contact the manufacturer directly. I was told that it only comes with 90 day warranty. If I wanted to speak with a technician tonight it would be $29.99, but if I upgraded, I could have a whole 6 months for $39.99. It's my own fault for not having read the fine print, but 90 day warranty seems too little. And I refuse to pay that kind of money to fix a device that's 4 months old. It shouldn't have issues so soon. I was able to continue playing with it, until I got it to work. Now, I'm really glad I didn't pay $30 for someone to walk me through a troubleshoot. I still think its a great product when it works, but I don't think it has a good warranty system. Keep that in mind when purchasing.
****Original 5 star Review*****
I'm ecstatic with this purchase. Our router is in the basement, so the rest of the house gets really poor wi-fi. I've been looking for alternatives for some time. I switched out the antennas, I tried another extender (The Cisco-Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander - REFURBISHED), and nothing worked. This took less then 5 minutes to set up, I didn't need to plug it into the computer or go down to the basement. I was just in a section of the house that gets decent reception did my magic, and now the entire house gets at least 75% reception. These areas were working with less than 25% prior to plugging in the extender. I have to play with the location of the device, but I believe I can get my house to above 80%. Even at the current rate, it's amazing. I'm not limited to where I can work on my computer, and now, we have wifi in the living room, so we can finally stream some movies to our big screen tv. :)
The design is nice and attractive. I have it right now in my bedroom, and it doesn't create an eye soar. It's also small enough not to draw too much attention to itself. I liked the price. It wasn't the cheapest, but also not the most expensive on the list. I also picked it because it was the same brand as my router, and I thought it might ease the set up. I had no problem with that. It took about 5 minutes to program, and it works great. I recommend it to anyone else that's having similar issues.
:)
****Original 5 star Review*****
I'm ecstatic with this purchase. Our router is in the basement, so the rest of the house gets really poor wi-fi. I've been looking for alternatives for some time. I switched out the antennas, I tried another extender (The Cisco-Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander - REFURBISHED), and nothing worked. This took less then 5 minutes to set up, I didn't need to plug it into the computer or go down to the basement. I was just in a section of the house that gets decent reception did my magic, and now the entire house gets at least 75% reception. These areas were working with less than 25% prior to plugging in the extender. I have to play with the location of the device, but I believe I can get my house to above 80%. Even at the current rate, it's amazing. I'm not limited to where I can work on my computer, and now, we have wifi in the living room, so we can finally stream some movies to our big screen tv. :)
The design is nice and attractive. I have it right now in my bedroom, and it doesn't create an eye soar. It's also small enough not to draw too much attention to itself. I liked the price. It wasn't the cheapest, but also not the most expensive on the list. I also picked it because it was the same brand as my router, and I thought it might ease the set up. I had no problem with that. It took about 5 minutes to program, and it works great. I recommend it to anyone else that's having similar issues.
:)
130 of 138 people found the following review helpful
At first I thought this product was CRAP! The first 2 weeks was nothing but nightmare. the repeater was dropping in and out of service religiously. Then I found the secret. Change the ip from DHCP to static! I'd use the first 100 of the last address. This thing been working like a charm since then. Haven't dropped once. I'd give it a 5 star for its performance but minus 2 for letting me thru hell to figure out how to make it stable.
The manufacturer commented on the review below
119 of 132 people found the following review helpful
By Oxygen
Amazon Verified Purchase
The problem (that I believe the majority are facing) is not setting up the RE1000, it's the RE1000 dropping other devices from the internet after couple of minutes.
I.e. devices connected to the RE1000 will still show you full home wifi signal strength and never loose connection to the RE1000, but they simply loose the ability to connect to the internet (i.e. browse the web, etc..).
I've used the RE1000 it to extend my Cisco Linksys E4200 signal, and this device has been nothing but pain so far, and it seems I'm not alone at this.
I'm a senior software developer, and own plenty of routers, many of which are custom dd-wrts, and rarely I find something this frustrating to use without being the manufacturer at fault.
Anyway, I'll hopefully update this review if Cisco releases a firmware upgrade that fixes this device. So until then, my advice is stay away.
p.s.
to whom it may concern, RE1000 also doesn't support mac address filter option enabled on your home router that the RE1000 is extending.
Other devices won't be able to connect to the RE1000 if mac filter option is enabled on your home router (even though those devices' mac addresses are properly listed in your home router along with the RE1000 mac address).
I.e. devices connected to the RE1000 will still show you full home wifi signal strength and never loose connection to the RE1000, but they simply loose the ability to connect to the internet (i.e. browse the web, etc..).
I've used the RE1000 it to extend my Cisco Linksys E4200 signal, and this device has been nothing but pain so far, and it seems I'm not alone at this.
I'm a senior software developer, and own plenty of routers, many of which are custom dd-wrts, and rarely I find something this frustrating to use without being the manufacturer at fault.
Anyway, I'll hopefully update this review if Cisco releases a firmware upgrade that fixes this device. So until then, my advice is stay away.
p.s.
to whom it may concern, RE1000 also doesn't support mac address filter option enabled on your home router that the RE1000 is extending.
Other devices won't be able to connect to the RE1000 if mac filter option is enabled on your home router (even though those devices' mac addresses are properly listed in your home router along with the RE1000 mac address).
The manufacturer commented on this review
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I'm sorry about the frustration you've experienced with the RE1000. We have posted some tips on improving the performance of the extender on our user forums located here
http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Facebook-Support/RE1000-It-s-not-the-setup-that-is-difficult/m-p/469216/highlight/true#M1097
I also wanted to mention that you actually can do MAC filtering but because the RE1000 is a proxy repeater, you have to define both the global MAC of the client and the virtual MAC that the RE1000 calculates in the MAC filtering table of the router.
To find the virtual MAC addresses, access the RE1000 UI, and go to Status/ Statistics/ Wireless Client MAC table or Wired client MAC table, there you have a table with all the connected clients, their MAC address and the calculated Virtual MAC.
We'll be posting the MAC filtering information in our user forums as well.
http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Faceboo
I also wanted to mention that you actually can do MAC filtering but because the RE1000 is a proxy repeater, you have to define both the global MAC of the client and the virtual MAC that the RE1000 calculates in the MAC filtering table of the router.
To find the virtual MAC addresses, access the RE1000 UI, and go to Status/ Statistics/ Wireless Client MAC table or Wired client MAC table, there you have a table with all the connected clients, their MAC address and the calculated Virtual MAC.
We'll be posting the MAC filtering information in our user forums as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good with right placement.
I have one of these located a few hundred feet away from the router, and I don't have very much trouble with it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Chawn Duback
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb equipment addition
I just installed this range extender minutes ago, but I feel I should counter so many bad reviews below. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Simple soul
1.0 out of 5 stars
No effect
This product doesn't extend anything. I tested the internet speed and bandwidth with the CNET bandwidth and internet speed meter. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Wilson Chick
2.0 out of 5 stars
Does not play well with my setup
Let me begin by saying that I know a lot about networks - both wired and unwired. So I was kind of disappointed that I could not get this to give any perceptible boost in the range... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Maiaibing
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick and easy if you know how to setup without the provided software
This device works great and is small enough in size to put anywhere you have a wall outlet. Setup was easy too, but the provided software does not work on Windows 8. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Malcolm Gillis
1.0 out of 5 stars
horrible
Constantly loses connection, slows speeds, conflicts with Apple products, and those are just the highlights. I assumed that it was my old Cisco-n router or Westell DSL modem. Read more
Published 3 days ago by scififanatic
3.0 out of 5 stars
I replaced the booster with better router indeed
The booster, and other boosters I tried, lost connection very often, and bandwidth still be the same, hence network congestion couldn't be solved. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Joey Zhang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
I really like this router/range extender. Now we can get better reception in the living room on our I-pads without having to use a separate Wi-Fi extender.
Published 5 days ago by Terry J. Keaton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
We have it in our basement with our router on the floor above. Works fine and gives the Xbox in the basement plenty of signal to work great. Read more
Published 7 days ago by cind
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cisco is great but this is kinda weak
Just dont think the quality is there, and the range isnt that great. I would recommend a second router at the opposite end of the house.
Published 10 days ago by DogLovingFool
