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krja1012
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Dec 26, 2017
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WNDAP620 as repeater for Fritzbox wireless signal

Hello,

 

I bought me the WNDAP620 AccessPoint as WLAN Repeater.

I'm using a FritzBox 7490 which is connected to the internet. Now I want the WNDAP to repeat the Wireless signal from the Fritzbox to extend my wireless range.

But I can't get it run :( I nearly tried everything to get it working, but without success.

 

Can anybody help my and tell me how I have to configure my WNDAP620 to use it as Repeater for the Fritzbox?

Thanks a lot!

 

Regards

Jan

 

P.S: Firmware is up to date.

Troubleshooting
  • JohnC_V's avatar
    JohnC_V
    Dec 27, 2017

    Hi krja1012,

     

    Welcome to our community!


    Unfortunately, we cannot use the WNDAP620 as a repeater for your fritzbox. WNDAP620 supports wireless bridging but it should only be connected to another NETGEAR access point.

     

    If you wanted to use a repeater, you might want to check our WiFi range extenders.

     

    Regards,

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  • JohnC_V's avatar
    JohnC_V
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Dec 27, 2017

    Hi krja1012,

     

    Welcome to our community!


    Unfortunately, we cannot use the WNDAP620 as a repeater for your fritzbox. WNDAP620 supports wireless bridging but it should only be connected to another NETGEAR access point.

     

    If you wanted to use a repeater, you might want to check our WiFi range extenders.

     

    Regards,

    • krja1012's avatar
      krja1012
      Aspirant
      Dec 28, 2017

      Hi JohnCarloV,

       

      thanks for your answer :) In this document I found that the WNDAP620 has a "Repeater Mode", so I thought that it can repeat WLAN signals.
      http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/datasheet/en/WNDAP620.pdf

      Advanced Wireless Features
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
•	Bridge mode: Point-to-point wireless
WDS mode
•	Bridge mode: Point-to-multipoint
wireless WDS mode
•	Repeater mode
•	Adjustable Transmit Power Control
(TPC) from 100 mW down to 0 mW

      Now I'm confused a little bit.
      Despite of that, which access point base stations I can use here? (no problem to connect the base station to LAN cable)

      Regards 

      Jan

      • JohnC_V's avatar
        JohnC_V
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Dec 28, 2017

        krja1012,

         

        Yes, you are correct. But it can only be used as a repeater of another NETGEAR access point as per the image attached above. As long as it is a NETGEAR Business Access Point that supports wireless bridging.

         

        Regards,

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