Anker Compact Wi-Fi Repeater Instruction Manual page 16

c.
In this window, double-click "Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)." The IP
setting dialog will appear.
For Mac users
a.
Click the
Preferences > Network.
b.
On the left of the window, select your active Anker network connection, usually
"Wi-Fi" (for AP, Repeater mode configuration) or "Ethernet" (for Client mode
configuration). For "Wi-Fi" connections, please proceed to click "Advanced..."
on the lower right corner.
c.
Select the TCP/IP tab, and the IP setting page will appear.
B. Record the current IPv4 settings before proceeding
Note: Computers are often set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" via the
DHCP setting. If it is not, please write down the exact information of your IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway so that you can restore these settings
later.
C. Temporarily change the IP address of your computer
a.
From the IPv4 settings, switch to configure your IP address manually.
b.
Type in the following settings:
IP address: 192.168.100.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway/Router: 192.168.100.253
Note:
Do not change DNS settings
c.
Click "OK" and wait a few seconds to allow the new settings to apply.
To restore your IP settings later, please follow the same steps and input your backup
information step B above.
3. What is wireless roaming? How do I enable it in Repeater mode?
If identical SSID and security settings (security mode, password) are applied to
wireless networks of both your existing router and new Anker repeater, your wireless
devices, such as a laptop, will treat and display them as one in your list of available
wireless networks. Consequently, your laptop may choose to automatically switch
between two networks when a given network's signal becomes too weak (this
threshold is unique to each device). This is called Wireless Roaming.
icon from the top-left corner of your desktop; choose
The network configuration window will appear.
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