Help required setting up wireless router as a range extender

espresso

GRM wrote: »

Why do you appear to think "Access point" mode won't support wireless bridging?

You originally posted this:

GRM wrote: »

Put a Wireless Repeater on the 1st floor - think of it as a bridge between your PC and the router.

An "Access Point" connects wired devices to wireless i.e. it bridges wired to wireless.

So how exactly would you use the RT-N13 as a wireless repeater? The RT-N13U has Access Point mode and Wireless Repeater mode.

ZombieTrev wrote: »

I just bought the Asus RT-N13 from Argos. I am going to make another post asking how I get that to relay the signal from the 2Wire router downstairs, so please reply there. It will be called...

'Help required setting up wireless router as a range extender'

Please explain things as simply as possible as I am a self confessed noob. Cheers Cheers. Trevor

GRM

espresso wrote: »

So how exactly would you use the RT-N13 as a wireless repeater?

Using its Wireless Distribution System capability, doesn't have to be a wired to wireless bridge AFAIK. This knowledgebase entry includes details on how to set it up.

Trevor, depending on the age of the 2wire router downstairs it may have an option to increase the power of the wireless signal. If you have admin access to it details can be found here. It's not "noob" simple but it is possible.

Alternatively, you might find these easier to set up http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9295146/Trail/searchtext%3EPOWERLINE.htm - you plug one into an electrical socket next to the router downstairs and one into a socket in your room. It uses the electrical wiring in the building as a data network between the two devices.

If you want to persevere with the Asus I'm happy to help on here or via PM.

Im_just_careful

A fine bit of Googling to find that.

I'm off to Specsavers then....

espresso

GRM wrote: »

Using its Wireless Distribution System capability, doesn't have to be a wired to wireless bridge AFAIK. This knowledgebase entry includes details on how to set it up.

Trevor, depending on the age of the 2wire router downstairs it may have an option to increase the power of the wireless signal. If you have admin access to it details can be found here. It's not "noob" simple but it is possible.

Alternatively, you might find these easier to set up http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9295146/Trail/searchtext%3EPOWERLINE.htm - you plug one into an electrical socket next to the router downstairs and one into a socket in your room. It uses the electrical wiring in the building as a data network between the two devices.

If you want to persevere with the Asus I'm happy to help on here or via PM.

I do not think that the OP should even attempt to try to configure WDS bridging as you are suggesting because as there is no agreed WDS standard, there is no guarantee that it would work between different manufacturers kit.

The OP has presumably been given permission to use the wireless network in the building but not to reconfigure the main 2-wire router obviously in use by others, to use WDS bridging.

The instruction that you have linked to describe setting up two identical WL-500G/WL-550G series routers. If something similar was set up in the pub, the wireless network would then be unencrypted.

If you had recommended the RT-N13U, it would have been simply a matter of plugging it in, selecting wireless repeater mode on the slide switch on the base of the unit and it would act as a wireless repeater out of the box without interfering with the existing set-up.

Powerline adapters would only work if both units could be plugged into the same phase mains supply, which may not be possible in that building.

stella_jenkins

I'm trying to set up a Belkin-G wireless modem router as a wireless access point. I already have a wired DSL network. The Belike site is pretty useless and doesn't have anything about this conversion. Any ideas any one?

Hijabee

stella_jenkins wrote: »

I'm trying to set up a Belkin-G wireless modem router as a wireless access point. I already have a wired DSL network. The Belike site is pretty useless and doesn't have anything about this conversion. Any ideas any one?

Hmmm, confusing. I have a usb and it finds my wireless networks and I connect to one. A modem you would need to dial up to your own paid connection. At the bottom right of your icons press the network connection button that has 2 computers and a cross on and click your connection and click connect. If this doesn't work then go on your troubleshooter.

Im_just_careful

If you would like more specific help a model number would be useful.

However, in general assuming it is a MODEM router and you don't want to connect to your broadband using the MODEM part but instead wish to extend another connection (for example a Virgin cable connection) then you could connect the 2 units using a network cable (you may need a crossed cable) and turn off DHCP on your modem router.

This MAY be sufficient to make it work.

The best approach would be to buy something intended for the job.

For example:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Wireless-Router-Transfer-F5D7234uk4-H/dp/B003BIEOP0/ref=dp_cp_ob_computers_title_1

ZombieTrev

Sorry for the delay in replying and thanks for keeping the thread alive whilst I was internetless.

I ended up taking the Asus router back to Argos and buying the range extender from Amazon instead. That came the other day and it seemed relatively easy to set up. My laptop and pc now get full signal in my room so I thought all was good, but now someone else who lives in the building can not acces the internet despite being able to before...

I orriginally presumed it was a problem with his laptop but when I turn off the range extender, he is able to connect. Any idea what is causing this?

Cheers.

stilltheone

ZombieTrev wrote: »

Sorry for the delay in replying and thanks for keeping the thread alive whilst I was internetless.

I ended up taking the Asus router back to Argos and buying the range extender from Amazon instead. That came the other day and it seemed relatively easy to set up. My laptop and pc now get full signal in my room so I thought all was good, but now someone else who lives in the building can not acces the internet despite being able to before...

I orriginally presumed it was a problem with his laptop but when I turn off the range extender, he is able to connect. Any idea what is causing this?

Cheers.

Is there a password to use the Internet? Perhaps he needs to change the level of security within his connection software to match the output of the Range Extender.

ZombieTrev

there is a password, yes, but he has entered the password. It shows the connection and he is able to connect, but no web pages load. I took a look at it last night and found that both the original router and the range extender are both broadcasting the signal over the same channel. Could this be causing confusion somewhere and thus causing the problem? If so, how do I change the channel that the range extender broadcasts from? Thanks