How to Set Up Netgear as a Repeater
Some Netgear routers come with a repeater function, known as WDS, or wireless distribution system. A router functioning as a repeater sends its traffic to the original router, allowing you to extend a single wireless network over a larger area with an additional router. Configuring the Netgear router to function as a repeater also requires configuring repeating settings on the router that originates the wireless signal you want to repeat. Each router must have the same wireless network settings configured.
Step 1
Connect your computer to the router you want to function as a repeater with a standard Ethernet cable.
Step 2
Log in to the Netgear router by typing "192.168.1.1" into your Web browser's address box. Press "Enter," and then type "admin" into the user name box. Type "password" or your custom password into the password box and press "Enter."
Step 3
Click "Maintenance" > "Router Status."
Step 4
Write down the value of the "MAC Address" displayed on the status screen.
Step 5
Connect to the wireless network you want to repeat.
Step 6
Log in to the Netgear router by typing "192.168.1.1" into your Web browser's address box. Press "Enter," and then type "admin" into the user name box. Type "password" or your custom password into the password box and press "Enter."
Step 7
Click "Wireless Settings."
Step 8
Write down the values of the "SSID," "Mode," "11N Channel," "Security Options" and "Security Encryption Key" fields.
Step 9
Click "Advanced" and "Wireless Repeating Function."
Step 10
Click "Enable Wireless Repeating Function" and "Wireless Base Station."
Step 11
Type the MAC address of the repeater router into the "Repeater MAC Address 1" boxes.
Step 12
Write down the MAC address of this router from the "Wireless MAC of this Router" field on the page.
Step 13
Click "Apply."
Step 14
Connect your computer to the router you want to function as a repeater with a standard Ethernet cable.
Step 15
Log in to the Netgear router by typing "192.168.1.1" into your Web browser's address box. Press "Enter," and then type "admin" into the user name box. Type "password" or your custom password into the password box and press "Enter."
Step 16
Click "Wireless Settings."
Step 17
Set the "SSID," "Mode," "11N Channel," "Security Options" and "Security Encryption Key" fields to the same values as the other router.
Step 18
Click "Apply."
Step 19
Click "Advanced" and "Wireless Repeating Function."
Step 20
Click "Enable Wireless Repeating Function" and "Wireless Repeater."
Step 21
Type the other router's MAC address into the "Base Station MAC Address" boxes.
Step 22
Type an IP address for the repeater router into the "Repeater IP Address" boxes. If the routers are using the default settings, type "192.168.1.99." Otherwise, type an IP address in the same range as the original router. For example, if you've set the original router's IP to "192.168.0.1," type "192.168.0.99" here.
Step 23
Click "Apply."
