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THowe683
Jan 16, 2017Aspirant
Wifi Extender Setup - WRT1000v4
I am looking to use a WRT1000v4 as a wifi extender to my existing Netgear WNDR4500v3 wifi router. I cannot seem to find instructions on how to set it up. I did see a setting under Advanced / Advanc...
- Jan 18, 2017
Both should have wireless repeating in order to set it up completely.
The only way to extend the signal is to connect the second router with an Ethernet cable from main router.
THowe683
Jan 18, 2017Aspirant
Thank you for the response. However, on the main wifi router I do not see the option to set up as a base unit. There is no option under Advanced for Wireless Repeation Option. I have an option for Wireless AP or Wireless Bridge.
ElaineM
Jan 18, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Both should have wireless repeating in order to set it up completely.
The only way to extend the signal is to connect the second router with an Ethernet cable from main router.