Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Security Options (2.4GHz)
Select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network:
• None.
An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
• WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than WPA or WP
A2. WEP limits the wireless mode
to Up to 54 Mbps. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or
128-bit encryption and enter a key. To join the extender’s WiFi network, a user must enter the key. For
more information, see Configure WEP on page 55.
• WP
A-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. Enter a passphrase. For more information, see
Configure WP
A, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on page 54.
• WP
A2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP, but some older WiFi devices do not detect
WP
A2. Enter a passphrase. To join the extender’s WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For
more information, see Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on page 54.
• WP
A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When your network includes WiFi devices that support either
WP
A or WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES] security. Enter a passphrase. To join the
extender’s WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For more information, see Configure WPA,
WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on page 54.
My EX6200 wireless network (5GHz)
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 5 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_5GEXT
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.
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