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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender

10. Click the Next button.

You are prompted to log in and register your product.

Choose a Location and Check the Signal Strength

Now that the extender is connected to your WiFi router, you can move it to a location that will

boost your WiFi range. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing

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

router and your WiFi device.

Figure 6. 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.

 To move the extender to a good location and check the signal strength:

1. Move the extender to a location where you can boost your WiFi range.

The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.

2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender.

Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router, the extender connects

automatically to the WiFi router

The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot with a good connection between the

extender and the router. The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of

the connection.

2.4 GHz and 5 GHZ LED Status LED Color Performance

Both the Link Rate LED and the Device

to Extender LED are green.

and The extender provides the best performance.

The Link Rate LED is amber and the

Device to Extender LED is green.

and The extender provides a workable performance.

The Link Rate LED is red.

The extender provides a poor performance.

The Link Rate LED is off. The extender is not connected to the router

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