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Look for a setting relating to the router being set as the ‘DHCP Server’ and make sure it is enabled.

#Wifi repeater setup mac#

Fill in MAC address of the ‘old’ router and click Apply, Save, or as appropriate to save the new settings.

In the wireless repeater settings, leave it set to access point mode.

This is often found in the ‘advanced’ wireless settings and named differently between brands, such as ‘Wireless Repeater’, ‘signal repeating’, ‘Wireless Bridging and Repeating > Repeater with Wireless Client Association’, or as with Apple ‘Wireless Bridge Mode’.

Locate the wireless repeater settings on its Admin page and enable/change as appropriate – you’ll either have a drop-down menu to select your router’s mode or a checkbox to tick.

#Wifi repeater setup manual#

The manual will contain this information and guidance to the admin page settings. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the Admin page URL (most are similar to ), then the username and password.

Power on your current router and connect your computer to it via an ethernet cable.

It’s often labelled on the bottom of the router and looks something like ’00:00:00:00:00:00′. Enable the router's repeater modeīefore starting, make a note of the MAC address of both the current (‘primary’) and ‘repeater’ routers. Want some more help with your home network? Our friendly tech team can help you with one-to-one support on a range of tech issues.

Find out from your router’s manual to see if it’s possible to use a second wireless router to repeat the wi-fi signal or use it as a bridge. Some routers have repeater functionality built in, while others need customer firmware. Read on for our step-by-step guide below. If you're keen to set up a second router, we’ve laid out the key tips you need to make for a hassle-free experience. Cons: trickier to set up, requires you to delve into router setting.Pros: makes use of an old router, can create a reliable extended network.The process is nowhere near as simple as the two options above, however. You change the settings in a spare router (such as an older one you're no longer using) so that it repeats the network signal of your main router. The third option is trickier to do, but can create a reliable extended wireless network in your home. Head over to our latest reviews of wi-fi boosters to choose the right one for you. Cons: Won't work so easily if your router doesn't have a WPS button.Pros: One-button setup, you can have multiple units, costs from under £20.

#Wifi repeater setup password#

There's no need to set up an additional password or network name - your original network is simply extended. The two devices will 'talk' to each other, and your network should be extended within minutes. Press the WPS button on the wireless booster (pictured below), then the corresponding WPS button on your router (most modern routers will have one, but check before buying a booster unit). You buy a wireless booster box and set it up halfway between your router and the 'wi-fi dead zone' in your home. This is one of the simplest options for boosting your wi-fi.

Cons: Won't work across multiple electricity rings if your home circuitry is set up this way.

Pros: Plug and play, simple setup, you can have multiple ones.

Plug in second powerline adaptor to a power point in your wi-fi dead zone - the powerline adapters piggyback on your electricity circuit to carry the internet through your home.

These can be far simpler to set up than a second router: you plug in one unit to a power plug point near your router, and connect it to the router via an ethernet cable.

#Wifi repeater setup manuals#

Tech tips you can trust - get our free Tech newsletter for advice, news, deals and stuff the manuals don’t tell you If your home electricity runs off just one ring/circuit, you should consider buying a powerline adapter: TP-Link and Homeplug are popular brands. However, it's worth pausing to consider a couple of alternative options for boosting your wi-fi, first: Option 1 - Powerline adapters In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps you need to follow to set up an additional router as a wireless repeater. This should extend your wireless signal to the darkest corners of your home, but you’ll likely spend 30 minutes to an hour setting it all up. Want to boost your home wi-fi signal? One useful trick, especially if you want to save money, is turning an old router into a repeater.