N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Note: If you want to change the modem router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.

WiFi router functioning

Modem router

as base station

functioning as repeater

 

Figure 9. Wireless repeating scenario

To configure the modem router as a repeater for an uplink WiFi network:

1.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network of the router to be the repeater.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

4.Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function. The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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NETGEAR D500 and D1500 user manual Following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario