How to setup router as a second repeater/bridge/switch/access point/etc (NetComm Wireless NF10W and Thomson TG782T)

[alienc]

As the title or heading states I have two routers a NetComm Wireless NF10W and a Thomson TG782T and I want to turn the Thomson into a WiFi signal repeater or extender / second access point etc. The NetComm is the primary router already connected to the internet and the Thomson is the second one ready to be repurposed. Both have WPS but I read that going that way would have no successful consequences. How can I proceed?

Sorry forgot to add lastly I want to do this all wirelessly so ethernet cables between the two routers at this point are a no no.

Thank you. Thanks.

 

[menglor]

What I have done in the past:

You will need to have wired connection between the routers. or you need a range extender (2 routers in one)

1 - connect Router #1 configure it how I would like it to be for long term operation.
2 - remove reouter #1 and replace it with Router#2
3 - go into router #2, set the default IP for the router to be 1 up from the main router. (192.168.0.2)
4 - configure router #2 to have the same Wireless settings as #1 (name and password and security settings)
5 - save and reboot.
6 - log back into router #2 and disable the DHCP Server.
7 - unplug Router #2 and place it where you would like it too be.
8 - Plug router #1 back where it was prior to all the re-configuring.

turn it on, and its pure win.

when you want to change the password , you open a browser and go to 192.168.0.1 and set it up. then go back to router 192.168.0.2 and make the same changes.

you can do this as many times as you want.

The major issue you have to be careful about is making sure you dont have 2 DHCP servers running, because you will chase your tail all day long.

and if you loose access, or cant remember the IP, factory reset the router. and bang its back to normal.

again, this is how I do it. and its always worked. it gets weird if the routers are not similar, like one is wireless N and the other is a G.

Best to have compatible routers, or multiple SSID and just let them switch when you go out of range.