Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association | NETGEAR N750

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

•Wireless Base Station. If your wireless router is the base station, select this check box.

•Disable Wireless Client Association. If your wireless router is the base station, selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed.

•Repeater MAC Address (1 through 4). If your wireless router is the base station, it can act as the “parent” of up to 4 other access points. Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in these fields.

Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association

In the repeater mode with wireless client association, your wireless router sends all traffic to a base station access point. You can set up the wireless router as either the base station (parent) or as the repeater (child) access point.

Note that the following restrictions apply:

•You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this wireless router.

•You cannot configure a sequence of parent-child APs. You are limited to only one parent access point, although if your wireless router is the parent access point, it can connect with up to four child access points.

The following figure shows an example of a repeater mode configuration.

Figure 2. Repeater example

To set up a repeater with wireless client association:

In this example, the wireless router is the base station, but you can set it up to be the repeater with another AP as the base station if you want.

1.Set up your wireless router to be the base station.

a.In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for your wireless router, select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box.

b.Select the Wireless Base Station radio button.

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Contents

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Contents Content Filtering Settings Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Hardware Features Unpack Your Wireless RouterFront Panel Icon Description Label Back Panel Router Stand Position Your Router Disconnect the modem from your computer Cable Your Router Connect the modem to the router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Set Up Your Internet Connection Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Wireless Router Setup PreparationReplace an Existing Router Gather ISP Information Log In to the Router Router Interface Upgrade Firmware Setup Wizard Manual Setup Basic Settings Internet Service Provider ISP does not require login ISP does require login Internet IP Address Domain Name and MAC Address Fields Unsuccessful Internet Connection Change Password To change the password Types of LoginsLog Out Manually Wireless Settings Wireless Security Options Wireless Security CompatibilityTurn Off Wireless Connectivity Security Basics Restrict Access by MAC Address Disable Ssid BroadcastAdd Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network Manual Method WPS Button Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Consider Every Device on Your Network Wireless Settings Screen To view or change wireless settings View or Change Wireless Settings Region Wireless Settings Screen Fields Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Guest NetworksTo set up a wireless guest network Wireless Settings Content Filtering Settings Logs Examples of Log Messages Activation and Administration Delete Keyword or Domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To block access to Internet services Block ServicesSpecify a Trusted Computer Content Filtering Settings Set the Time Zone Schedule Services Turn On Security Event Email Notification Port Forwarding To configure port forwarding to a local server Add a Custom ServiceService Select Advanced Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public To add a custom serviceTo make a local Web server public Port Triggering To set up port triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Content Filtering Settings Network Maintenance Automatic Firmware Check Upgrade the Firmware To turn off the automatic firmware check at login Manually Check for Firmware UpgradesClear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box Stop the Automatic Firmware Check Back Up Manage the Configuration File Internet Port Settings RestoreView Router Status Erase LAN Port Local Ports Wireless PortShow Statistics Port Connection Status View Attached Devices USB Storage File-Sharing Scenarios USB Drive RequirementsShare Photos within Your Home Network Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Edit a Network Folder Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons USB Storage Advanced Settings Access Method Create a Network Folder Unmount a USB Drive Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Approved USB DevicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsSelect Maintenance Router Status Locate the Internet Port IP Address Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME Advanced Settings WAN Setup To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server Default DMZ Server Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box To set up Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS To change the LAN settings LAN SetupLAN IP address IP Address Reservation LAN Setup Screen SettingsTo reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entry QoS for Internet Access Quality of Service QoS To view or change advanced wireless settings Advanced Wireless Settings WPS Settings Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWireless Card Access List Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check box To configure your router for remote management Static Route Example Static Routes Add a Static Route Universal Plug and Play Traffic Meter IPv6 To monitor traffic on your wireless router Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks Advanced USB Settings Advanced Settings To set up a repeater with wireless client association Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association Advanced Settings Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Power LEDQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Network Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the Internet Incorrect Date or Time Changes Not Saved Restoring the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Feature Default Behavior Factory Settings DMZ WNDR4000 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Industry Canada FCC CautionImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Avertissement Index Index TCP/IP Wireless security 26 wireless security options