On Networks N300RE User Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Extender Network Settings
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N300RE WiFi Range Extender
The extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is attempting to join the
network. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. If you are using a PIN, it
tries for 4 minutes.
4. On your computer or wireless device, use its WPS software to connect to the extender.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network
password and connects you to the wireless network.
Wireless Settings
You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the
extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the
network name is On_Networks_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up).
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the extender’s wireless
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created,
and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up.
 To change the wireless settings for the extender’s network:
1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings.
2. In the Name (SSID) field, you can type in a new name to customize your extender network.
3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you
want to use on your network.
• None. This setting is for an open wireless network. Any wireless computer or device
is allowed to join this network.