How to configure Netgear router as a WiFi repeater

Yes, you can now extend the reach of your Netgear router’s Wi-Fi signal within budget. Netgear routers that have got Wireless Distribution System with them can act as repeaters. The Netgear Router support team shows you how to set up Netgear wireless router as a repeater. There are some devices in the market that can work as range extenders. But converting an existing router to a repeater will lessen your expenses. Steps that are provided by Netgear tech support, are given below :

 

Set up for the main router :

• First connect your computer and router using an ethernet cable and go to the dashboard of administrative setting using routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1.

• The login page will open, enter the correct login credentials to this page.

• Now go to the “set up” option and choose “wireless setting”. From “wireless setting” write down network name, mode and channel.

• Enter security keys to all required places and thus enable WEP security.

• Then first press on “apply” button and next on the “save” button to make these changes effective.

• Now go to “Wireless repeating function” which is there in the advance tab and note down the MAC address of the router and disconnect it from the computer.

 
 

 Set up for repeater :

• First connect this router to your computer.

• Then go to this router’s settings and change few parameters like mode, security, security, network name etc. Try to make an exact match between both routers’ parameters (copy the values from router1 to router 2)

• Now go for the maintenance tab. You will find the “Router’s status” option there. Note down the IP address that is there in the LAN port.

• Now deselect “Disable wireless client association”. Now enter the MAC address, IP address of router 1 (which you must have noted down) to router 2

• Now to save this setting of the repeater router first click on “apply” then click on “save”.

This is how you can configure a router as a repeater. Hope our guide has helped you to configure it. We at Netgear Technical Support provide complete technical support for all Netgear issues. If not then please dial our helpline number 1800987893 or go to our website. Netgear Australia is a bunch of professional guys who work 24x7 on any day of a year. Our experts provide support via phone or chat box at the most competitive rates.