Problem setting up WNR614 as Wifi Repeater / Range Extender

nkj79

I advise you to not use the WNR614 as a wireless repeater / range extender.  Netgear routers have very poor support for wireless repeating.  The WNR614 uses an outdated method of repeating called WDS.  It is outdated because you must use WEP security, which is trivial to break (in as little as a few minutes by someone with the right tools), or no security at all on both the repeater AND the Beetel router.  Even if you don't mind using weak security, the Beetel may not support WDS.

If you still want to proceed, then I would suggest you start by doing a factory reset and then plug nothing into the router except for one computer via Ethernet into a LAN port.  The WNR614 will still be functioning as a router at this point, so you should be able to log in using routerlogin.net.  Set up the Wi-Fi, first.  Use the same channel, SSID and password as configured on the Beetel.  Again, you must use WEP or no security on both the WNR614 and the Beetel.  Click Apply to save the Wi-Fi settings.  

Second, follow the instructions under the section titled Set Up a Repeater starting on page 44 of the manual.  For the Repeater IP Address, enter an address that is in the subnet managed by the Beetel but outside of the DHCP range.  For example, if the Beetel's subnet is 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0 and the DHCP range is 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.100, inclusive, then enter 192.168.1.101 as the Repeater IP Address.  This will become the WNR614's new IP address.  Once you click Apply to activate the repeater mode, routerlogin.net may no longer work.  In that case, use 192.168.1.101 to log back into the WNR614.

Third, test Internet access through the repeater.  If it works, then you are done.  If it doesn't work, then chances are the Beetel doesn't support WDS.  You will either have to set up the WNR614 as a wired Access Point, as searay suggested, or you have to buy a real range extender.