NETGEAR How to Configure Router as Repeater and Adjust WiFi Settings
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N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6.Enter the settings that are described in the following table.

Field

Description

 

 

Enable 20/40 MHz

By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi

Coexistence

networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi

 

networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz

 

Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported

 

speed.

Fragmentation Length

The fragmentation length (the default is 2346), CTS/RTS threshold (the default is

(256-2346)

2347), and the preamble mode (the default is Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi

CTS/RTS Threshold

testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless

directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are.

(1-2347)

Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router

 

Preamble Mode

unexpectedly.

 

 

 

Transmit Power

You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100% from

Control

the Transmit Power Control menu.

 

The setting of 100% allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit

 

power to transmit WiFi packets. Reducing the transmit power can save the power

 

consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage. If you want

 

to ensure maximum WiFi coverage, NETGEAR recommends that you leave the

 

setting on the Transmit Power Control menu at 100%.

7.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Set Up the Modem Router as a Wireless Repeater

The modem router can function as a wireless repeater for an existing WiFi network by connecting to an SSID of another WiFi router. In such a setup, the modem router sends all outgoing traffic to the other WiFi router and receives all incoming traffic from the WiFi router. When the modem router functions as a wireless repeater, it can support both WiFi and wired clients but connects to the Internet through the WiFi router. This WiFi router and its WiFi network are referred to as the uplink.

When you enable the repeating function, the built-in DHCP server of the modem router becomes disabled. Make sure that the IP address of the modem router is not identical to the IP address of the uplink WiFi router, the local gateway, or another device on the network of the uplink WiFi router. For information about changing the IP address of the modem router, see Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address on page 71.

Before you can enable the modem router as a WiFi repeater, you must know the network key (password) of the WiFi network that you want to connect to.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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Contents N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router-Essentials Edition Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Manage the WiFi Network Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Router Your package contains the following items Unpack Your Modem RouterFollowing table describes the LEDs from right to left Top Panel with LEDsAdsl Modem router product label Bottom Panel Product LabelInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Position Your Modem Router Before You Connect to the Modem Router Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Setup Utility and Setup Wizard DSL Service Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL ServiceModem router cabling for DSL service  To connect your modem router to a DSL serviceInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service  To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber serviceInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network WAN physical interface changing. Please wait Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network  To log in to the modem router  To change the language Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out To change the password for the user name admin Change the LanguageInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Manage the Internet Settings Manually  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial SetupManage the Internet Settings Manually Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionInternet IP Address Field DescriptionNAT Network Address Translation Domain Name Server DNS AddressRouter MAC Address Manage the Internet Settings Manually Or Manually Connect From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE PPP over EthernetManage the Internet Settings Manually From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoA PPP over ATM Field Description Internet IP Address Specify an IPv6 Internet ConnectionIPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection Manage the Internet Settings Manually  To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through ConnectionSet Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp ConnectionManage the Internet Settings Manually  To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE ConnectionManage the Internet Settings Manually MTU Concepts Manage the MTU SizeApplication Change the MTU Size To change the MTU size Manage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Field Description Wireless Network N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500 N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router ModelDescription Security Options Field To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise security Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security To configure WEP security Configure WEP Legacy WiFi SecurityManage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the WiFi Radio  To manage the WiFi radio  To manage advanced WiFi features Manage Advanced WiFi FeaturesTransmit Power Control menu Set Up the Modem Router as a Wireless RepeaterFollowing figure shows a wireless repeating scenario Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Settings  To view or change the DSL setup Manage the Adsl SettingsManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings  To change the default WAN security settings Manage the WAN Security SettingsManage Igmp Proxying and VPN Pass-Through Manage NAT Filtering  To change the default NAT filtering settingsManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the Application Level Gateway  To change the default ALG settingsLAN IP address  To change the LAN TCP/IP settingsManage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address  To change the router’s device name Change the Modem Router’s Device NameManage the Dhcp Server Address Pool  To disable the built-in Dhcp server Disable the Built-In Dhcp ServerClear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check box Set Up and Manage Static Routes To set up a static route Set Up a Static RouteField Description  To remove a static route Change a Static RouteRemove a Static Route  To change a static routeTo manage Universal Plug and Play Manage Universal Plug and PlayManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the Modem Router Monitor the Traffic  To check for new firmware and update your modem router Update the Firmware of the Modem RouterManually Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router D1500-V1.0.0.141.0.1PE.img  To back up the modem router’s configuration settings Manage the Configuration File of the Modem RouterBack Up the Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Restore the Settings To reset the modem router to factory default settings Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default SettingsUse the Reset Button  To erase the settings Erase the SettingsView the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router Field Description Router Information Modem Wireless SettingsInternet Port View the Traffic Statistics Field or Column Description View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection  To view or change the TCP/IP Internet connection status View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection To view modem router status View the xDSL Line Status and Modem StatisticsManage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic View Devices Currently on the Network  To display the wired and WiFi devicesProduct label Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Quick Tips for TroubleshootingTroubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is OffWiFi LED Is Off LAN LED Is Off You Cannot Log In to the Modem RouterTroubleshoot the DSL Link Troubleshoot the Internet Connection To check the Internet IP address Internet LED Is OffObtain an Internet IP Address  To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoATroubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Are Not Saved Troubleshoot the WiFi ConnectivityPing Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Modem Router  To ping the modem router from a Windows computerTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Feature Default Behavior Factory SettingsFeature Description Technical and Environmental SpecificationsSupplemental Information 114
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