Chapter 4

Advanced Settings and Features

This chapter describes the features you can configure or view under Advanced in the main menu of your WiFi range extender.

Advanced Wireless Settings

Note: The Advanced Wireless Settings options are described in the context of configuring wireless security. See Chapter 2, “Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security.”

Wireless Repeating Function

The WiFi range extender can be used with wireless access points (APs) to build large bridged wireless networks, using the Wireless Repeating Function screen.

Warning: If you use the Wireless Repeating function, be aware that this limits your options for wireless security to none or WEP. For more information about wireless security, see Chapter 2, “Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security.”

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