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3.3.1 AP Mode

In AP (Access Point) mode, the Extender acts as an access point with its own SSID and

allows wireless clients to view and connect to the Extender.

SSID — Enter a network name that you want to assign to the Extender. This is the name

that a wireless client searches for to connect to the wireless network via the Extender.

SSID Broadcast — Select Enable to allow wireless clients to view the SSID of the

Extender. Select Disable to hide the SSID.

Channel — Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. The channel of

any wireless client must match the channel selected here to access the network via the

Extender.

Security — When enabled, users are prompted to enter a security key to be allowed

access to the wireless network.

Authentication Type — Select the type of security to use: WEP, WPA, WPA2,

WPA2-Auto.

A. WEP

With WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), wireless clients must enter the same key to connect

to the wireless network.

Select one of the following:

 Open System: Allows public access to the Extender via wireless connection

but requires users to enter the same WEP key to send and receive data from

the AP.

 Share Key: Requires users to enter the same WEP key.

 Auto: Select “Auto” if you are unsure which authentication is suitable for your