Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device
After the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to
the extender using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network
through the extender's WiFi connection.
Figure 4. You can connect a computer or device to the Ethernet port on the extender
Here are some examples of when you might want to use a wired connection to the extender:
•
You want to use a computer to log in to the extender to view or change its settings, but
you are experiencing trouble connecting to the extender WiFi network.
•
You already installed the extender and now you want to connect a device to the
extender's Ethernet port.
To cable a computer or device to the extender Ethernet port:
1.
Set up the extender.
For more information about initial setup, see
page 10.
2.
Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network.
3.
Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device into the Ethernet port on the
extender.
The computer or device connects to the extender. Your computer might display a
message notifying you of an Ethernet connection.
Install the Extender as an Access Point
You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using
a wired Ethernet connection to your router.
N300 WiFi Range Extender
Place the Extender and Apply Power
Install Your Extender
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