NETGEAR R6700 user manual Set Up a Repeater,  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater

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You can leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate with the base stations.

9.In the Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access points that should function as repeaters.

If your router is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other access points.

10.Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Set Up a Repeater

Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless 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 configure a NETGEAR router as a repeater:

1.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless 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 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 screen displays.

4.Select Wireless.

The Wireless screen displays.

5.Verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly. The wireless security option must be set to None.

6.Select ADVANCED > Wireless Repeating Function. The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays.

7.Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box.

Specify Network Settings

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