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Getting Started

The WiFi Range Extender extends the WiFi network to include the 
area outside the range of your wireless router.

WPS 

Link Rate 

Status 

PC to 

Extender 

Ethernet port

On/Off button 

Factory Reset button

 

WPS button

Summary of Contents for N300RE

Page 1: ...Easy Reliable Secure Installation Guide N300RE WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...tarted The WiFi Range Extender extends the WiFi network to include the area outside the range of your wireless router WPS Link Rate Status PC to Extender Ethernet port On Off button Factory Reset button WPS button ...

Page 3: ...y between your router and the location that has poor WiFi coverage DO DON T Tip If you have to use a different location move the extender closer to the location with poor coverage but still within the wireless range of the router 2 Plug the extender into a power outlet and wait 1 minute until the extender starts The Status LED lights green ...

Page 4: ...rowser method To connect using WPS 1 Press the WPS button on the extender 2 Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on your wireless router The PC to Extender LED lights To connect with web browser method 1 On your computer or wireless device find and join the On_Networks_EXT WiFi network The PC to Extender LED lights 2 Open a web browser 3 When prompted select a language from the list ...

Page 5: ...the extender WiFi network name SSID changes to that network name with _EXT at the end For example If the extender does not join the WiFi network move the extender to a different location with a better WiFi signal For example you might need to move it higher or to a position that is more in the open WiFi network name MyNetworkName Extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT ...

Page 6: ...he location with poor WiFi coverage 2 Find the new extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT 3 Select this network and enter the same WiFi password that you use for your home network If you cannot join the extender network check the extender LEDs to make sure that it is connected to your home network and is in a location with a good connection See Extender Performance on page 7 ...

Page 7: ...dicates a workable performance Red indicates a poor connection or no connection If the Link Rate LED is off the extender is not connected to the WiFi network To improve the extender performance 1 Move the extender closer to the router or to a different location with a better line of sight to the router 2 As you move the extender check the Link Rate LED and the PC to Extender LED until you find a g...

Page 8: ...i password for this network Name the extender network Connect your wireless computer or device to the extender network Log In to the Extender After you install the extender you can log in to view or change the settings To log into the extender 1 Launch a web browser 2 Enter www mywifiextender net 3 Enter admin for the user name and enter admin for the password ...

Page 9: ...9 Ethernet Port Connection You can connect equipment such as a computer TV Blu ray player or gaming console to the Ethernet port on the extender Wireless router N300RE Blu ray player Range Extender ...

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Page 11: ...upport Trademarks Brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability On Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice On Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or ap...

Page 12: ...On Networks February 2013 ...

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