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Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode
• WPA-PSK - This option supports implementation of the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) standard. It is recommended. For Password, it should be between 8
and 63 characters.
• WPA2-PSK - This option supports implementation of the WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) standard. It is also recommended. For Password, it should be between
8 and 63 characters.
• WEP - This option is the most basic form of wireless security that can be used
if your client devices can only access wireless using WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy). Enter the matching WEP key information for your network.
6. 5. 2. Extended Network
In Range Extender mode, the device will relay data to an associated root AP. AP function
is enabled meanwhile. The wireless range extender relays signal between its stations
and the root AP for greater wireless range.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Wireless > Extended Network.
3. Configure the basic settings for the network and click Save.
• Extended 2.4GHz SSID - Either use the Copy Host SSID button to automatically copy
the main router/AP’s SSID or enter a new name (up to 32 characters long). This field is
case-sensitive.
• Copy Host SSID - Click to copy the Host SSID. When selected, the extended network
will share the SSID of your host network.
• Extended 2.4GHz Security - Select one of the security options to set local extended
wireless network.
• No Security - This option disables the wireless security.
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - This option supports multiple implementation of the
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) standard, such as WPA and WPA2.