Edimax EW-7438RPn V2 Quick Install Guide - Page 4

Installation

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II. Installation The EW-7438RPn has three different operating modes which you can choose depending on your network requirements. Each mode is described below: Wi-Fi Extender Wi-Fi Adapter/ Wi-Fi Bridge Wi-Fi Access Point The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal. Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router/access point and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point. The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for that device. Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired network device. The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for your network devices. Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable. 1. Plug the EW-7438RPn into a power socket and switch it on. 3

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II.
Installation
The EW-7438RPn has three different operating modes which you can choose
depending on your network requirements. Each mode is described below:
Wi-Fi Extender
The device connects wirelessly to your existing network
and repeats the wireless signal.
Location:
The best location for your extender is roughly
in the middle between your existing wireless
router/access point and the dead zone. The extender
needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your
router/access point.
Wi-Fi Adapter/
Wi-Fi Bridge
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a
games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and
provides wireless Internet access for that device.
Location:
Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired
network device.
Wi-Fi Access
Point
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet
cable and provides wireless Internet access for your
network devices.
Location:
Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
1.
Plug the EW-7438RPn into a power socket and switch it on.