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N600 WiFi Range Extender

How to Position the Extender

The ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and your WiFi

device.

Figure 5. Range extender location

The best connection is established with a clear line of sight between the extender and the

WiFi router and a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi device that you are

using. If a thick wall or other materials block this straight path, move the extender to a

different location halfway between the WiFi device and the WiFi router.

Depending on the location that you decide on, either place the extender horizontally or attach

the feet and place the extender vertically. Although the extender functions well in either

horizontal or vertical position, a horizontal position might give a better performance.

When you make the initial connection between the extender and the WiFi router

, place the

extender close to the WiFi router. After you have established a connection between the

extender and the WiFi router

, move the extender to the location where you intend to use it.

(You might need to unplug the extender, plug it in again at its new location, and restart it.) Use

the Link Rate LEDs on the extender to choose the location where the connection between the

extender and the WiFi router is optimal. These steps are described in detail in the sections

that describe how to connect the extender to a WiFi network.

Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router

To connect the extender to your WiFi router and find the best location for the extender, use

one of the following methods:

• WPS. Use the extender’s WPS button to establish a WiFi connection between the

extender and the WiFi router (see Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network).

Use this method if your WiFi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

• WiFi. Use a computer or WiFi device to join the extender’s default WiFi network, then

launch a web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network

(see Access the Extender over W

iFi and Use Smart Setup). Use this method if your WiFi

router does not support WPS.

• Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the extender, then launch a

web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network (see

Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use Smart Setup). Use this method if you have

difficulty establishing a WiFi connection to the extender.

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