Wireless repeating scenario | NETGEAR WNDR3700 instruction

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS allows a wireless network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them. The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.

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Figure 7. Wireless repeating scenario

Note: If you use the wireless repeating function, you need to select either WEP or None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. The WEP option displays only if you select the wireless mode Up to 54 Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen.

Wireless base station. The router acts as the parent access point, bridging traffic to and from the child repeater access point. The base station also handles wireless and wired local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access point.

Wireless repeater. The router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point.

The router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band. However, if you enable the wireless base station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base

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NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Wireless repeating scenario

Contents

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your router Unpack Your Router Hardware FeaturesFront Panel Icon Description Back Panel Label Attach the Stand Position Your Router Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Connecting the router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Router Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Join Your Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network  To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet SetupBasic Home Screen Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet Setup Screen FieldsInternet IP Address Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screen  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental Controls Netgear genie Basic Settings ReadySHARE Storage Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion Selection Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Password To change the WPA settings  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption Specify custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home  To use the Setup Wizard Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen SettingsUse Router as a Dhcp Server Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications To configure QoS  To reserve an IP address QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Set Up QoS for Internet Access To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxClick the Add Priority Rule button  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS Setup QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority Rule Accessing and configuring a USB storage Storage ReadySHARE Access  To access the USB device from WindowsFile-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos Share Large Files over the Internet Store Files in a Central Location for Printing To share files with your friends and family  To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Storage Basic Settings To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Storage Advanced Settings  To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Media Server Safely Remove a USB DriveAvailable Network Folders Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browserConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4 Keep unwanted content out of your Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic Select Advanced Security Block Sites To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block services Select Advanced Security Block Services Security Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Security Event Email Notifications Administration Manage your network  To check for new firmware and update your router View Router Status Router InformationHardware Version. The router model LAN Port Internet Port Show Statistics Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status Button Administration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Erase Set Password Password Recovery Advanced Settings Customize your network Advanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address  To restrict access based on MAC addresses Wireless APSelect the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless Repeating Function WDS Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless repeating scenario  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings Following settings are available Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unit Remote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port number Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwarding Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Set Up Port TriggeringApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSStatic Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Auto Detect Fields IPv6 LAN SetupIPv6 Filtering Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass Through IPb6 Fixed LAN Setup IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupFixed Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is Off Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the InternetCannot Log In to the Router Troubleshooting 105 Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Technical Specifications WPA2-PSK AES Supplemental Information 111