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LAN Network Port
The wireless range extender is equipped with a high-‐speed network port, to which you can connect your computer for the
initial setup in case your wireless router does not support WPS — for example, Verizon FIOS® wireless routers. You can use
the included network cable for that purpose, but it is okay to use any standard Ethernet network cable that meets or
exceeds the Cat5 specification. If you are not sure about this, don’t worry. Any standard network cable purchased from
various retailers or online shops will work just fine.
WAN/LAN Network Port
If you set the wireless range extender to router mode, then you need to connect your ISP’s modem to this port.
WPS Push Button
Wi-‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of secure wireless home-‐
network connections. Created by the Wi-‐Fi Alliance and introduced in 2007, the goal of the protocol is to allow home users
who know little of wireless security and may be intimidated by the available security options to set up the encryption
method WPA2, as well as making it easy to add new devices to an existing network without entering long passphrases.
So, what does this all mean for you? If your wireless router is a newer device, there is a good chance that it is equipped with
a WPS push button, in which case you are in luck because adding the wireless range extender to your network will take just
a couple of minutes. If the router is a little bit older and does not support WPS, the setup will have to be done with your
Web browser. While this takes a little bit longer, this procedure, too, is quite easy.
Reset Button
In order to reset the device to its factory default settings, press the reset button for 10 seconds while the device is powered
on.
Operation Mode Switch
The wireless range extender supports two operational modes. First, the AP/Repeater mode is the default mode for
extending the range for an existing wireless network. If you set to selector switch to router mode, then the device acts as a
wireless router. In the router mode, this device allows multiple wireless clients to share an existing Internet connection.
Power Outlet Connector
The wireless range extender plugs directly into an AC power wall outlet. It supports 110 V / 60 Hz for the U.S. and 230 V / 50
Hz for European power outlets. The plug type will vary depending on your location. The illustration above depicts the EU
version.
