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Using old router as wifi extender?
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Using old router as wifi extender?
does anyone know if i can use my wndr3400v3 router as a wifi extender to extend the signal from my non-netgear router? if so, can you provide instructions on how to set up?
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Re: Using old router as wifi extender?
I don't see that the wndr3400 supports repeater/extender function.
If you wanted to use it, you could hardwire it in via ethernet, moca adapters, or powerline and use it in access point mode.
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Re: Using old router as wifi extender?
Hi richscheer,
Good day!
Welcome to NETGEAR Community!
Thank you for reaching out. The WNDR3400v3 router doesn't support a wireless repeating function.
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
Oliver
Community Team
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Re: Using old router as wifi extender?
when hard wiring and setting up as an access point does that require new/different wifi name/password or can it use the same as my cable modem router already has? i have 15+ devices already set up to run off of the cable modem router and don't want to have to reprogram all of them manually.
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Re: Using old router as wifi extender?
You can use the same ssid. but that isn't a mesh router/device. So devices will tend to be sticky and not roam like they would with a mesh setup that has the smart roaming specs built in.
You can try it and if you don't like it, simply log in and change the ssid to something seperate.
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Re: Using old router as wifi extender?
thanks everyone. most devices are 'static' such lights or streaming devices in a tv so they shouldnt have an issue with "roaming" so i will give it a try
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