Use my N600 WiFi Cable Modem Router as an extender?

Question

I'm moving into a new place and the main house has a wifi router already there set up. I'd like to use my N600 as an access point in the cottage behind the house. Can I wirelessly connect my N600 to the router inside the house and use it to get wifi secure coverage in the cottage?

Retired_Member · Answer

N600 is not a router model, it's a marketing tool. The Model # is on a label on the router. Once you locate it you can find a manual via the download link at top of this page.

No to your question.

shumm · Answer

Hi. I don't have the router with me at the moment, but Amazon tells me it is a C3700 model.&nbsp;&nbsp;What does "no to your question." mean? I can't use it as an extender?

Retired_Member · Answer

Yes,&nbsp;Use the dowload tab above and locate the manual for any netgear product you're considering. If you need a extender then purchase one.&nbsp;Why would you even consider a cable modem router to be used as a extender?

shumm · Answer

I downloaded the manual but it doesn't have any info on turning it into an extender.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ordinarily I wouldn't buy a router to use as an extender, but as I mentioned in my initial&nbsp;post I just happen to have this router as an extra piece of equipment and would rather not have to buy another piece of equipment if I don't need to. The house I'm moving into already has a wifi router set up, but it doesn't have enough range on its own.&nbsp;This C3700 router&nbsp;seems like it is sophisticated enough to be able to do that, but there isn't any documentation about it.&nbsp;

Retired_Member · Answer

If the manual doesn't list it then it's safe to assume it doesn't have that option.&nbsp;"This C3700 router&nbsp;seems like it is sophisticated enough to be able to do that, but there isn't any documentation about it".&nbsp;&nbsp;http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/C3700/C3700_UM_21Aug2014.pdf&nbsp;It's a cable modem router combo and it is sophisticated in that is has a router and modem together in one box. But that in no way is what you need.&nbsp;You cannot&nbsp;assume anything regarding this stuff anymore. Yes some time ago many had a repeater or&nbsp;extender option BUT that option had little to&nbsp;no security, it's been dropped. EXTENDERS made to extend have replaced it.

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Use my N600 WiFi Cable Modem Router as an extender?

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