Can Netgear DG834G be used as a repeater?

I’m using a pair of DG834N’s with one as access point and the second as repeater. The set up seems to work ok. The configuration is detailed in the thread called ‘DG834N as repeater’. The drawbacks are having to use WEP rather than WAP and slower b&g rather than n.

Can the Netgear Nighthawk be used as a repeater?

You can also use your Nighthawk router as an extender and a non-NETGEAR router as your main router. Note: If you set up your Netgear router as an extender (wireless repeater), important routing functions like network traffic management are not active.

Can Netgear Nighthawk be used as an access point?

How do I change my Nighthawk router to AP mode after I’ve already run setup? You can set up a router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another existing router to expand the wireless coverage in your home. NOTE: This article applies specifically to Nighthawk routers.

Can I use a wireless router as an extender?

By turning an old router into a Wi-Fi extender, you can let the signal reach other parts of the house, which should solve any coverage problems. It’s easy to reconfigure an old router into an extender so that the device grabs a strong Wi-Fi signal and sends out a fresh stream of data to previously unconnected areas.

Does a repeater need to be wired?

WiFi repeaters are easier to set up and configure because it can be placed anywhere in home, even if there is no wired network port. It is often referred to as a network repeater. This helps to boost the wireless signal strength where the signal strength is weak. That’s why it is also called as WiFi Signal Repeater.

Can the DG834GT router be used as a repeater?

The configuration is detailed in the thread called ‘DG834N as repeater’. The drawbacks are having to use WEP rather than WAP and slower b&g rather than n. 2011-10-14 11:03 AM 2011-10-14 11:03 AM Re: Can the DG834GT router be used as a repeater? – No, it is not possible.

Does the Netgear DG834GT support WDS?

Some of the Netgear routers are being upgraded for WDS. You will need to check the latest firmware version for the DG834GT. If it has support for WDS, you can get the setup to work.

What are the specifications of the DG834G?

Specifications 1 4-port 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet switch 2 Wireless Access Point (802.11b+g) (not on DG834 models) 3 ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ modem 4 Firewall (as of DG834G v5 restricted to 20 rules) 5 Router More

Is it possible to connect the DG834 GT to a WDS bridge?

– No, it is not possible. Both devices in the bridge (WDS network) must have WDS mode (wireless bridging and repeating) HOWEVER, make sure you have the model number correct because only the DG834 GT in the DG834… series does not have this mode.