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Using Linksys BEFW11S4 as a repeater to WRT610N
I have Linksys WRT610N (192.168.1.1) setup to connect to internet and has DHCP turned on.
I turned off DHCP on Linksys BEFW11S4 (192.168.1.2). Set the SSID to the same name and password as Linksys WRT610N.
What would be the next step? I am for sure missing something here. Your help is greatly appreciated.
I turned off DHCP on Linksys BEFW11S4 (192.168.1.2). Set the SSID to the same name and password as Linksys WRT610N.
What would be the next step? I am for sure missing something here. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Hi CompuTurk,
WiReDNeT is correct, the BEFW11S4 can not be configured as repeater. However the information from Linksys chat is incorrect, the WAP610N can not be configured as repeater, only the WAP4410N can.
LucF
WiReDNeT is correct, the BEFW11S4 can not be configured as repeater. However the information from Linksys chat is incorrect, the WAP610N can not be configured as repeater, only the WAP4410N can.
LucF
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Is repeater and wireless access point the same thing?
Not even close, though some access points can be configured as a repeater.
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I guess I am using the wrong terminology. The main wireless router downstairs WRT610N does not have enough signal traveling to the third floor. I am trying to use an existing wireless router BEFW11S4 to connect to WRT610N and boost the signal basically.
Now, if there is a wired connection from the wall to WRT610N and I connect BEFW11S4 to the wall and have other devices on the third floor connect to BEFW11S4 for internet access, is that doable?
Now, if there is a wired connection from the wall to WRT610N and I connect BEFW11S4 to the wall and have other devices on the third floor connect to BEFW11S4 for internet access, is that doable?
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That is the first step I was thinking of doing. Thank you. Now as far as the wireless SSID, I do set the wireless signal name and the password same as the main router (wrt610n) right?
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Thank you so much. All is working great. :-)
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One quick question. What channel would you recommend? We do not have any cordless phones in the house. Just cellphones.
As you've split the network and the wrt610n is capable of channel bonding (40 Mhz channel width) I'd separate them as much as possible to avoid interference. So channel 1 & 11/13 for the 2.4Ghz frequency band. Which one to configure on which router can be based on simple tests. Which works most stable on which channel.
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LucF
Regards,
LucF
Talking to Linksys support via chat:
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The BEFW11S4 doesn't have repeater functions just like other Linksys wireless routers.
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so what product do I need to use?
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Yes, I suggest that you use the WAP610N. This is a wireless access point. It can be configured as a wireless repeater.
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so I'd need two of them?
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You may also use the WAP4410N.
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ok
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I see so these two are compatible?
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Yes. The WAP will serve as the wireless repeater for the WRT610N router.
Yes. Both devices are compatioble to work with your N router.
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