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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 2. 2. Repeater (Range Extender) Mode
In Repeater mode, the access point extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network.
This mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless
signal, and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal throughout
your home or office.
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Host AP’s SSID
Host AP’s SSID
A
B
1. Connect the access point according to Step A and B in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power ( ) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable,
and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its
Wi-Fi network.
2. 2. 3. Bridge with AP Mode
In Bridge with AP mode, the access point combines two local networks via wireless
connection. This mode is suitable when you want to link multiple local networks to the
same network using wireless connections where physical wires are inconvenient (when
connecting networks in different office buildings, for example).
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Host AP’s SSID
ON/OFF
POWER
ETHERNET
WPS/RESET
A
B
1. Connect the access point according to Step A and B in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power ( ) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable,
and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its
Wi-Fi network.
2. 2. 4. Client Mode
In Client mode, the access point connects your wired devices to a wireless network.
This mode is suitable when you have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no
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