User's Manual

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II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode
1. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security
key/password. You can also enter a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) if you
wish. Click “Next” to continue.
By default, the Wi-Fi extender’s new wireless network name
( SSID) is your existing router/access point’s SSID + _2EX. For
example if your router’s SSID is “Your SSID” then the EW-7438RPn
Air ’s SSID will be “Your SSID_2EX”. You can change your
extender’s new SSID in the “Extender Device SSID” field.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
Do not check “Connect to a hidden network” unless you wish to
connect to a hidden SSID instead.
2. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Air tests the connection.
If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from
your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP” button
to assign an IP address to the extender. For more guidance please
refer to the VII-1. Configuring your IP address.