User Manual

Extender Network Settings
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N300RE WiFi Range Extender
The extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is attempting to join the
network. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. If you are using a PIN, it
tries for 4 minutes.
4. On
your computer or wireless device, use its WPS software to connect to the ex t en de r.
The WPS process automatically sets up you
r wireless computer with the network
password and connects you to the wireless network.
Wireless Settings
You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the
extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the
network name is On_Networks_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set u p).
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the extenders wireless
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
reconnect, you must select the new network name that yo u created,
and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up.
To change the wireless settings for the extenders network:
1. Select Setup
> Wireless Settings.
2. In the Name (SSID ) field , you can type in a new name to custo mize your exten der network.
3. In the Security Options section of th
e screen, select the type of wireless security that you
want to use on your network.
None.
This setting is for an open wireless network. Any wireless computer or device
is allowed to join this network.