How to Use Site Survey. Linksys AC1900/AC1750 WiFi Range Extender, Q87-RE6800, Q87-RE7000

How to Use Site Survey

Site Survey gives a snapshot of all access points and wireless routers within range of the extender.

Log in to the settings interface (see “How to Access the Settings Interface” on page 13 ).

Click the Wireless tab. Click the Site Survey page.

• Select—Click the button next to the wireless network name (SSID) in the Select column, and click Connect. For dual-band networks, be sure to connect to both bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

• SSID—The names of neighboring wireless networks.

• GHz—The radio band (in GHz) of the neighboring wireless networks

• Signal Strength—The power of the wireless signal received: dot only = 25%, dot

+ one wave = 50%, dot + two waves = 75%, dot + three waves = 100%. If no waves are displayed, your extender is too far from the upstream access point or the signal is blocked. Try to keep the signal strength between 50% and 100% for optimum performance.

• Security—The mode of security in use by the neighboring wireless networks If a network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon is also displayed.

Cross-Band

Cross-Band is the simultaneous use of both bands for high-speed data transfer and uninterrupted streaming and gaming. When in Auto Cross-Band (default), the range extender selects the appropriate band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) when sending data from wireless clients to the Wi-Fi router.

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