Ii. Installation - Edimax EW-7438AC User Manual

II. Installation

The EW-7438AC has three different operating modes:
Wi-Fi Extender The device connects wirelessly to your existing network
Wi-Fi Bridge
(Wi-Fi
Adapter)
Wi-Fi Access
Point
1.
Plug the EW-7438AC into a power socket.
and repeats the wireless signal.
Location: The best location for your extender is roughly
in the middle between your existing wireless
router/access point and the dead zone. The extender
needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your
router/access point.
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a
games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and
provides wireless Internet access for that device.
Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired
network device.
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet
cable and provides wireless Internet access for your
network devices.
Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
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