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10
N300 WiFi Range
Extender
Use the Extender in Extender Mode
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
Use the
Extender in Access Point Mode
on page
14.
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 Power LED
to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, slide the
Device On/Off
switch on the side of the
extender to the
On
position.
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
Connect with WPS
.
•
Connect with web browser setup
. For more information, see
Connect with Web
Browser Setup
on page
11.
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
on page
11.
To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1.
Press the
WPS
button your router or access point.
2.
Within two minutes, press the
WPS
button on your extender.
