Tuning for distance and coverage – Western Digital My Net Wi-fi Range Extender User Manual User Manual

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GETTING STARTED

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MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER
USER MANUAL

The Setup Complete screen displays. The extender is now connected to the router
wirelessly.

10. The screen provides four options:

Tuning for Distance and Coverage

Note: If the extender is in a position with good coverage, this step is optional.

Use the signal strength LEDs to tune the extender:

1. Move the extender to an outlet that is closer to the area for which you want to increase

wireless coverage. We suggest approximately half-way between router and the client.

In 30-60 seconds, the extender reconnects, and the strength indicator shows how
strong the source signal from your router is. If only a few signal strength LEDs are lit,
browsing will still work, but for streaming movies and video, move the extender to an
outlet closer to the router.

IF you want to...

THEN...

Ensure that you will receive important
product information and firmware update
notices,

Click Register Your Extender and
continue with “Registering the Extender”
on page 26.

Configure the extender using the My
Dashboard interface,

Click Finish and continue with
“Performing Basic Tasks” on page 16.

Start using the extender with no further
configuration,

Close the window.

To add a wireless device,

Click Add a New Device to My
Network
and continue with “Adding a
New Wireless Device to Your Network”
on page 18
.

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