Get Started
10
N300
WiF
Range
Extender
Install the WiFi Extender
Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.
Note:
You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a
new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See
Place the Extender and Apply Power
To place the extender and apply power:
1.
Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
2.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
3.
Wait for the Status LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Status LED does not light, press the
Power On/Off
button on the side of the
extender.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing
WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways:
•
Connect with WPS
. For more information, see
10.
•
Connect with web browser setup
. For more information, see
Connect with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network
name and password.
Note:
WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP
security, follow the instructions in
Connect with Web Browser Setup
To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1.
Press the
WPS
button on the side panel of the extender.
The WPS LED blinks.
