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The Wireless Setup page displays.
5.
Make sure that the WiFi settings match the requirements for the WiFi repeating function.
For you to use the WiFi repeating function, the WiFi security option must be set to
None
and the
router
cannot use the auto channel feature. However, if you want to use security, the only type of security
that is supported with the WiFi repeating function is WEP legacy security, which requires the 2.4 GHz
radio band to function in the Up to 54 Mbps mode.
6.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating
.
The Wireless Repeating Function page displays.
7.
Select either the
Enable Wireless Repeating Function (2.4GHz b/g/n)
check box or the
Enable
Wireless Repeating Function (5GHz a/n/ac)
check box.
8.
Select the
Wireless Base Station
radio button.
9.
To prevent WiFi clients from associating with the repeater and allowing LAN client associations only,
select the
Disable Wireless Client Association
check boxes.
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You can leave the check boxes cleared if you prefer WiFi clients to be able to associate with the
repeater.
10.
In the
Repeater MAC Address 1
through
4
fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access points
that must function as repeaters.
If your router is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other access points.
11.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up the Repeater
Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the WiFi connection to
the base station.
If you are using the router as the base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might
need to change more configuration settings. In particular, disable the DHCP server function on the access
point that is the repeater.
To set up a NETGEAR router as the repeater:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Wireless
.
The Wireless Setup page displays.
5.
Verify that the WiFi settings match the base unit exactly.
For you to use the WiFi repeating function, the WiFi security option must be set to
None
and the
router
cannot use the auto channel feature. However, if you want to use security, the only type of security
that is supported with the WiFi repeating function is WEP legacy security, which requires the 2.4 GHz
radio band to function in the Up to 54 Mbps mode.
6.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating
.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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The Wireless Repeating Function page displays.
7.
Select either the
Enable Wireless Repeating Function (2.4GHz b/g/n)
check box or the
Enable
Wireless Repeating Function (5GHz a/n/ac)
check box.
8.
Maker sure that the
Wireless Repeater
radio button is selected.
9.
In the
Repeater IP Address
fields, type the IP address of the repeater router.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address
of the base station.
10.
To prevent WiFi clients from associating with the repeater and allowing LAN client associations only,
select the
Disable Wireless Client Association
check box.
You can leave the check box cleared if you prefer WiFi clients to be able to associate with the repeater.
11.
In the
Base Station MAC Address
field, enter the MAC addresses for the access point that functions
as the base station.
12.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
13.
Verify connectivity across the LANs.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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A computer on any WiFi or wired LAN segment of the repeater can connect to the Internet or share
files and printers with any other computer or server connected to the other access point that functions
as the base station.
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12
Manage the
Router
and Monitor the Traffic
This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your
router
and
monitor the network.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•
Update the Firmware of the Router
on page 186
•
Change the admin Password
on page 188
•
Set Up Password Recovery
on page 189
•
Recover the admin Password
on page 190
•
Manage the Configuration File of the Router
on page 190
•
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
on page 193
•
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
on page 192
•
View the Status and Statistics of the Router
on page 194
•
Manage the Activity Log
on page 198
•
View Devices Currently on the Network
on page 200
•
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
on page 201
•
Manage the Router Remotely
on page 207
•
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
on page 209
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