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KirkVS
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Feb 05, 2016
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Unable to obtain IP address from WNDR4300v2 after setting as access point

I have to admit, this is my first time trying to extend my wireless range, and I'm confused by the whole access point concept. It seems like what I really want is  a repeater, but that mode isn't ava...
Access point
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N750
WNDR4300v2
  • storm1985's avatar
    storm1985
    Feb 07, 2016

    what you need is wireless repeating but i dont think this model supports that function. I suggest you buy an extender. 

     

    AP mode = main router  (LAN port) > WAN port (router2) > clients (wired + wireless)

    Wireless bridging = main router (wireless) > wireless (router2) > clients (wired ONLY)

    Wireless repeating = main router (wireless)> wireless (router2) > clients (wired + wireless)

     

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10bender
Aspirant
Mar 15, 2017
The onboard software has repeater and base options, sure its not supported?
  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Mar 16, 2017

    10bender If you do get an option for Wireless repeating then you can use the wireless repeating feature. However, if you don't then there's no way to repeat the signal or extend the signal wirelessly. 

    Also, it will be indicated in the manual if it supports such feature.