Netgear AC1900-WiFi User Manual - Page 7

AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Table 1. LEDs (continued) LED Client Arrow Router Arrow Description If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location. If the Client Arrow LED is blinking, move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the extender. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location. If the Router Arrow LED is blinking, move the extender closer to the router. When to Use Your Extender We recommend that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network. How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs: • The extender connects to a working WiFi network. When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices. The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID). Get to Know Your Extender 7