Extend the range of your Wireless-AC signal & eliminate dead spots using the Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6500) Bring wireless Internet connectivity to the far reaches of your home Wireless-AC technology & dual bands allow you to stream HD-quality films & games without interference Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable wired connections while an audio jack lets you connect speakers for streaming music Set-up is simple with no installation CD required Universally Compatible with Routers The RE6500 features wireless-AC technology for optimal throughput & is compatible with virtually any Wi-Fi router or gateway Simply connect it to your current wireless network to enjoy Internet access on all your devices from anywhere in your home Eliminate Dead Spots & Increase Wi-Fi Range With the Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6500) you can easily extend the range of your existing wireless router Simply position the RE6500 in your home where you need connectivity or experience a weak signal -- say an upstairs bedroom office or another remote area of your home such as an outdoor patio or deck The RE6500 will repeat the signal from the router & redistribute it to reduce wireless dead spots Wireless-AC for Max Performance Featuring wireless-AC (80211ac) technology the RE6500 delivers speeds up to three times faster than wireless-N extenders making it well suited for large homes with multiple devices & heavy online media usage Dual wireless bands of 24 GHz & 5 GHz can deliver data transfer speeds of up to N300 Mbps AC867 Mbps for seamless HD streaming without interruptions Simultaneous Dual Band Wi-Fi The RE6500 features simultaneous dual bands which means it transmits at both the 24 GHz & 5 GHz frequencies at the same time It extends 24 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi up to N300 Mbps AC867 Mbps & reduces interference So no matter which band your wireless devices use they&ll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance New Innovative Crossband Technology With Crossband technology the dual wireless bands can receive information on one band & transmit on the other reducing dropped data packets & delivering a stronger more consistent signal throughout your home Four Gigabit Ethernet Ports for Wired Connections In addition to wireless connectivity the RE6500 features four Gigabit Ethernet ports that are up to 10 times faster than traditional Fast Ethernet ports allowing you to establish fast secure wired connections to desktop or laptop computers or virtually any other Internet-enabled device Placing the range extender on a desk near the device makes wired connections easy Access Point for Streaming Music Along with Gigabit Ethernet ports the RE6500 sports an audio jack on the back which enables you to connect a stereo system or a speaker to the range extender & wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or laptop Security Support to Protect Your Data The RE6500 supports up to 128-bit encryption (WEP WPA & WPA2) & has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Set-up) button allowing you to establish a connection easily & securely with a wireless router or access point to keep your network & your data safe At a Glance Features fast Wireless-AC for media streaming & more Adjustable antennas to optimise the signal Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections Audio jack lets you connect a stereo system to stream music wirelessly Quick & Easy Installation Connect the antennas & power cable Plug in the range extender midway between your router & the area without Wi-Fi Wait for a solid light on the cover of the range extender Then on a computer phone or tablet connect to the Wi-Fi network " Linksys Extender Set-up" System Requirements This product requires a wireless router or access point as well as a Wi-Fi-enabled computer that has an Ethernet port & that runs the Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 or later Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system or the Mac OS X Leopard 1058 or later Snow Leopard 1061 or later Lion 107 or later or Mountain Lion 108 or later operating system Box Contains Linksys AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender 2x dipole antennas Ethernet Cable Power Supply User Documentation