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Netgear WNDR4300: configured as AP via WiFi not LAN
Hi, I have the Netgear WNDR4300 which is a double band WiFi router with the ability to set up two WiFi networks: one at 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/n and the other at 5 GHz 802.11 a/n. I know that I can connec...
Using one Wi-Fi band to connect to another router and the other band for nearby wireless clients is called FastLane by Netgear. You can read about it here. It's not available on your WNDR4300.
The WNDR4300 can function as a wireless repeater. In this case, one or both Wi-Fi bands are used to connect to another router AND to provide access for nearby wireless clients. As a consequence, wireless performance takes a minimum 50% hit in speed. The repeating function is documented starting from page 90 in the manual.
Hi,
thank you for your reply. I imagine that the FastLane feature by Netgear is disabled by commercial reasons than hardware capability.
I know that WNDR4300 can act as wireless repeater since also my old DG834G can do it. As specified in the manual and in the link that you provided, I should find a section Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating while in my router is not available. I have WNDR4300 v2 with latest firmware available V1.0.2.80 and this serial number 32m3415f00398. Under Advanced menu I have only Wireless Setting where I can specify parameters of wireless connection and WirelessAP where I can configure the router as AP, but only via LAN connection.
Do you have any hint? What about install openWRT which is a firmware that allow to you any customization?
Thank you