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Does an WNDR3400 work as an wi-fi repeater if the security of the main router is set to WPA2-PSK (AE
Does an WNDR3400 work as an wi-fi repeater if the security of the main router is set to WPA2-PSK (AES)? I have an WNDR3400|N600 router which I want to use as a Wi-Fi repeater. Can I do it for th...
simplex1 wrote:
The question is, what security is this (WEP or None), is it between me and the WNDR3400v1, is it between the WNDR3400v1 and the main router, or simply the security for both connections has to be set to WEP or None
The entire wifi network needs to be either WEP or none. WEP was cracked long ago, so it is not secure.
1) Unfortunately, there is no serious possibility to run a cable from the main router to the WNDR3400v1. It would be too complicated.
2) The main router and the WNDR3400v1 are in two different buildings. I am not sure I can use Power Line Communication.
3) I connected the WNDR3400v1 by cable to an WN3000PR Universal WiFi Range Extender (the security is WPA2 for this extender) that is connected by Wi-Fi to the main router. Like this the WNDR3400v1 works but it is of little use as long as I can use the WN3000PR alone.
Does the router you want to repeat from have external antennas?
Since there are two buildings you could feed the wifi with directional antennas face to face one on each building mounted on the outside.
The building that needs the wifi would need a wireless repeater that allow a extremal antenna connection.
What router is your main router.
William10a, is there any chance that you can do something about posting messages that make it easier to know which bits you are quoting and which bits are your replies?
It is impossible to tell where the join is in your latest message.
Try this:
- Reply
- Hit Quote
- Write your reply.
- Post.
The main router and the WNDR3400v1 are in two different buildings. I am not sure I can use Power Line Communication.
Here's a company that may have your answer they http://www.ccrane.com/Xtreme-15-WiFi-Repeater-System
here is a system that offers a possible way of connecting two remote locations with wifi from one building to another building directional antennas forming a wifi repeater using external antennas mounted outside or intertnal antennas inside thought this fits the needs of the poster. They can still use their main router they have. it should work like a cell tower relaying the signal from one place to another place if a clear line of sight for the antennas.
I know it is outside the box idea but is a real world answer for his problem.
I'am sorry that I may seem like some of my question do not may sense But I like to be able see in my mind the picture of the issue and be able to break it down in to parts. It is easier to remove the parts of the problem then you can divide the problem into half's. The reason I even posted the information the remote link the wifi signals they want in building from a different building makes there are two separate buildings and no way to run a cat 5 or 6 cable or use powered lan is out because of different power feeds.
William10a wrote:
I'am sorry that I may seem like some of my question do not may sense
I think Michael is just asking you to use quotes (or some form of punctuation) around the text you copy/paste. That would make it easier to follow some of your responses.
StephenB wrote:
William10a wrote:I'am sorry that I may seem like some of my question do not may sense
I think Michael is just asking you to use quotes (or some form of punctuation) around the text you copy/paste.
Yes.
And please do not post a reply, edit it and post it again and again and again.