How do I check if I have a connection with my range extender?
In this FAQ we will assume that you have configured the range extender.
You have installed your range extender, and now you want to know whether the connection has
been established. You can only check this on the devices you have connected to your range extender
or want to connect to it.
Windows
For Windows, perform the following steps to check the connection.
1. Go to the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen, marked in red below.
2. Left-click it once.
3. The following window (list) will now open.
This window shows all the wireless networks found by your device. The device must be compatible
with your range extender.
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After proper installation and configuration, the Sitecom WLX-2001, WLX-2003, WLX-2006
and WLX-5000 range extenders adopt the name of your network router (or modem router)
and add _EXT to it.
The Sitecom WL-330 does not adopt the network name of the router (or modem router). This
model always retains its own network name. You can find this network name on the sticker
on the bottom of the product.
Back label of the WL-330, with the network name marked in red
Please note! If you changed your range extender's network name in the settings menu in the past,
you naturally need to look for that name.
Please note! If your range extender's network name does not appear immediately, refresh the list by
clicking the appropriate button (marked in red in the picture).
If your device is not connected to the correct network, double-click the appropriate network name to
establish a connection.
You almost always need to enter a network security key if you want to make a connection. This is
the same password you use to connect to your router (or modem router).
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Mac OS
For Mac OS, perform the following steps to check the connection.
1. Go to the network icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
2. Now click on the network icon.
3. The following list will then appear.
This window shows all the wireless networks found by your device. The device must be compatible
with your range extender.
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After proper installation and configuration, the Sitecom WLX-2001, WLX-2003, WLX-2006
and WLX-5000 range extenders adopt the name of your network router (or modem router)
and add _EXT to it.
The Sitecom WL-330 does not adopt the network name of the router (or modem router). This
model always retains its own network name. You can find this network name on the sticker
on the bottom of the product.
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Back label of the WL-330, with the network name marked in red
Please note! If you changed your range extender's network name in the settings menu in the past,
you naturally need to look for that name.
Please note! If your range extender's network name does not appear immediately, refresh the list by
switching Wi-Fi off and on (marked in red in the picture). Your Mac will refresh the list of all available
networks.
If your device is not connected to the correct network, double-click the appropriate network name to
establish a connection.
You almost always need to enter a network security key if you want to make a connection. This is
the same password you use to connect to your router (or modem router).
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