Range Extender Problem

I connect to the range extender & things look fine, but I can't get onto the Internet.

What is the model number of the Range Extender? In order to make the Range Extender working, you should have the active internet connection from the router. Second, it is important to verify and retrieve the wireless settings of your wireless router to match it with your range extender’s settings:
• Wireless Network Name (SSID)
• Wireless Channel
• Wireless Security Mode (WPA/WPA2 Personal or WEP)
• Network Key or Passphrase
Here is the link for setting up the Range Extender: http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=22045&userrole=Links...

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  • BT Infinity Hub v4 - range extender issues BT 500 ...

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  • Need help finding wired access point or range extender?

    I currently have a EA6500 in a rather large home.  (4500 sq ft)   The router is on one side of the house and my office is on the other side of the house where wireless does not work well.   I am trying to use Samsung Tablet but the connection keeps dropping here.  when I move the tablet closer it works fine.
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    I have Comcast, currently using their modem/router combo. Their equip can't handle to speed in my package. I disabled their router last night, then connected the Extreme to the modem, this is all in the 3 story of the house. I need to basement to have its own network, so I have a Airport Express. I have a Cat-5 cable wired from upstairs down into the basement. Can I plug the Cat-5 cable into the Extreme and then plug it into the Express and set up the express as its own network? I originally connected the Express to the Extreme wirelessly and set it up as a range extender but the speed was terrible.
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  • HomeHub 2.0 Range Extender Compatability?

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  • Range Extender for secureW2 authentication

    Hi,
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    At home I have two PCs that I need to connect to eduroam net (www.eduroam.org).
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  • RE2000 Range Extender possibly bootlooping

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  • Slow iTunes downloads from Ariport Expess when used as a range extender

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  • Range Extender no access

    Hi I have a Belkin N1 Router with the Access IP 192.168.2.1 and a Range Extender linksys Version 3, for the G signal The Router is working in G signal right now and my extender have booths lights blue BUT I CAN'T enter to the web accesses to the range extender with the IP 192.168.1.240 also a lose the CD that come with the Range Extender, I use a CD for a VERSION 2 of the Extender but the CD give me a Error when try to located the range extender any solution for my problem?? I need this working rush.

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