Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
My EX6200 wireless network (2.4GHz)
Name (SSID) In the Name (SSID) field, type a new name or use the name that the extender
assigns by default:
• Existing network name. MyNetworkName
• New extended 2.4 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_2GEXT
If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood, changing the SSID
makes it easier to identify the extenders.
Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection, or select
an individual channel.
Note: You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane
Technology. For more information, see Set the Operating Mode to FastLane
Technology on page 67.
Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel
unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
Wireless mode From the W
ireless mode menu, select one of the following modes:
• Up to 54 Mbps
. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.1
1n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network, but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 54 Mbps. If your network security is WEP, you must use the Up to
54 Mbps mode.
• Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring wireless networks.
This mode allows 802.1
1n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network, but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 145 Mbps. This mode is the default mode in the 2.4 GHz band.
• Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode.
This mode allows 802.1
1n, 802.11g,
and 802.11b devices to join the network, and allows 802.11n devices to
function at up to 300 Mbps.
Note: You can change the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band only if the extender
is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band. If the extender is connected to
the WiFi router in the 2.4 GHz band, the extender adapts the wireless mode that
the WiFi router functions in and the Wireless mode menu is disabled.
Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices
are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
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