Using old router as wifi extender?

[richscheer]

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?

[plemans]

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. 

[olympos1625]

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

[richscheer]

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.

[plemans]

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. 

[richscheer]

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