Netgear EX7300 – Nighthawk X4 WiFi Range Extender ユーザーズマニュアル

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Get to Know Your Extender 
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 Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender
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).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.
Existing WiFi 
Sometimes your 
router does not 
provide the WiFi 
coverage that you 
need.
WiFi range extender 
Boosts the range of 
your existing WiFi and 
creates a stronger 
signal in hard-to-reach 
areas.
Figure 2. Range extender in a home
Client Arrow
If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location.
If the Client Arrow LED is blinking, move the WiFi-enabled device 
closer to the extender.
Router Arrow
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.
Table 1.  LEDs  (continued)
LED
Description