You can add an additional Beacon (Wi-Fi point) into your existing Nokia WiFi network with the Nokia WiFi mobile app. This can be done with a wireless connection or with an Ethernet cable.
Note: If your root device is 5G gateway, only Beacon 2 can be used to extend your Wi-Fi network.
Add a Wi-Fi point
- Tap Network on the bottom navigation of the Nokia WiFi Mobile App.
- In the Wi-Fi Points tab of the Network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi point. This can be done with a wireless connection or while connected with an Ethernet cable.
- Placement tips- the app will show some tips on how to place an extender Wi-Fi point
- Location test - test a potential location using your only your phone before placing the device
- When you have found a good location follow the steps in the app to plug it in and power it on.
- Name the device - the app will prompt you to pick a name for the Wi-Fi point to help identify it later. (available when the Wi-Fi points QR code is scanned by the app, if connecting manually the device can be named later in the app).
- The app will finalize the connection of the newly added extender Wi-Fi point and it will show in the app with a status of "connection in progress" until it has completed.
To remove a Wi-Fi point from the network:
- You will only be able to remove extender Wi-Fi points from the network (not the root device)
- To find the Wi-Fi point you want to remove, tap Wi-Fi points on the home screen or Network on the bottom navigation.
- On the Wi-Fi point detail screen find the remove button from the top right menu "..."
- If the Wi-Fi point is powered up you will be prompted to turn it off first in order for it to be removed.