Linksys WAP300N

How to run a wireless network site survey

We recommend using wireless network site survey to set up your WAP300N in Wireless Range Extender mode. For instructions on using wireless network site survey to connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, see “How to run a wireless network site survey” on page 12).

How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup

While in Range Extender mode, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to easily connect your WAP300N to your wireless router and wireless client devices. The way you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup for your WAP300N varies, depending on whether your WAP300N has already connected to the router.

If your WAP300N has not yet connected to a router:

••To connect your WAP300N to a wireless router, follow the instructions in “How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 13.

If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:

••To connect your WAP300N to a wireless client device, follow the instructions in “How to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 9.

How to manually set up your WAP300N

You can manually set up your WAP300N’s connection to a wireless router, or you can change its existing connection to a wireless router.

If your WAP300N has not yet connected to a router:

••Follow the instructions in “How to manually set up your WAP300N” on page 14).

If your WAP300N has already connected to a router:

1.Refer to “How to manually set up your WAP300N” on page 14) for information on the menu’s fields.

2.To connect to a different router, change the field values, then click Save Settings.

Setting Up: Basics

How to use Wireless Bridge mode

How to select Wireless Bridge mode

To select Wireless Bridge mode:

Setup > Operation Mode

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).

2.Click the Setup tab, then click the Operation Mode page.

3.Select Wireless Bridge, then click Save Settings.

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