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How to use Netgear AC1200 R6120 Router as Repeater without ethernet cable?
Hi Guys,
I recently bought Netgear AC1200 R6120 dual band router and want to use it as a range extender/repeater , has somebody done this? I have searched everywhere and was not able to find an...
IAmAshok wrote:
antinode I wanted wireless connection. So you mean its not possible to do this, Is it?
You want to put the router into "wireless repeater" mode.
Only some routers allow this. The thing to look for in the manual is WDS. It is short for Wireless Distribution System.
Unfortunately, the R6120 is one of the few in the whole R6XXX series that lacks that feature.
In general, that router is "low spec". It says it has LAN and WAN ports that support 10BASE-T, but I don't believe that. ( The Data Sheet says "Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Fast Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology".) 100BASE-T is more likely but not the more usual 1000BASE-T.
As this is a recent purchase, any chance that you can take it back and get something that supports WDS?Failing that you could invest in a couple of Powerline plugs to substitute for the wired LAN link between the router and access point. Powerline plugs with 100BASE-T are now old hat, which means that you should be able to get them at a decent price.
Product FAQ: Powerline Adapters | Answer | NETGEAR Support
IAmAshok wrote:
antinode I wanted wireless connection. So you mean its not possible to do this, Is it?
You want to put the router into "wireless repeater" mode.
Only some routers allow this. The thing to look for in the manual is WDS. It is short for Wireless Distribution System.
Unfortunately, the R6120 is one of the few in the whole R6XXX series that lacks that feature.
In general, that router is "low spec". It says it has LAN and WAN ports that support 10BASE-T, but I don't believe that. ( The Data Sheet says "Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Fast Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology".) 100BASE-T is more likely but not the more usual 1000BASE-T.
As this is a recent purchase, any chance that you can take it back and get something that supports WDS?
Failing that you could invest in a couple of Powerline plugs to substitute for the wired LAN link between the router and access point. Powerline plugs with 100BASE-T are now old hat, which means that you should be able to get them at a decent price.
Product FAQ: Powerline Adapters | Answer | NETGEAR Support
michaelkenward : You are right, my router does not WDS. Searched everywhere, but could not find it. Thanks for your help for clearing things .
Cheers!