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a_user
Jun 08, 2008Novice
Using WG602 in repeater mode...
Hi all, I recently bought a wireless access point (NetGear WG602 v4) to increase the range of my network but I've been unable to set it up correctly. My network involves a wireless, Linksys router ...
GLaDOS
Jun 08, 2008Tutor
in order to use the WG602 as a repeater, it is recommended that you use a second wg602 as the access point.
linksys router <- ethernet cable -> WG602 ((- wireless communication -)) WG602 ((- wireless communication -)) Wireless computerthis is how the network setup should look with the WG602s as repeaters... but yeah take fordem's advice, you're intentionally halving the speed, and setting yourself up for performance issues, including lag, timeouts, and other wireless hiccups.