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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
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 WiFi and Use Smart
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
difficulty establishing a WiFi connection to the extender.
N600 WiFi Range Extender
Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi
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Setup). Use this method if your WiFi
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