Netgear WNR2000v3 as wireless repeater for Linksys E3000v1

[Jeffrey Drake]

Hello Everyone,

I want to create a wireless network with better range. Now, I am using a Linksys E3000v1 as my current router (base station), and I want to wirelessly connect a Netgear WNR2000v3 as a wireless repeater.

Is this at all possible? I have found so many unclear "solutions" to this, that don't actually lead to any solution. Some forums even state that the Netgear WNR2000v3 can only be used as a wireless repeater with another Netgear WNR2000v3.

If this is possible, what I am requesting, is clear, precise instructions on how to accomplish this. And I want to thank anyone for the help ahead of time.

Very Respectfully,

Jeffrey Drake

 

[RealBeast]

You can use it as a wireless repeater, although it would not be my first choice.

It is done like other Netgear models HERE. And also add the static address of the Netgear repeater in the static route table of the Linksys router (you will need the MAC address of the Netgear to add it). Insure that it does not conflict with an address available to the DHCP service of the Linksys, but that it is still in the network range.

If you physically connect the device to the main router, it would be an access point not a wireless repeater. A wireless AP would be better, but it depends if you can manage an Ethernet cable. The advantage is a much stronger signal from the AP compared to the repeater.

 

[Jeffrey Drake]

You can use it as a wireless repeater, although it would not be my first choice.

It is done like other Netgear models HERE. And also add the static address of the Netgear repeater in the static route table of the Linksys router (you will need the MAC address of the Netgear to add it). Insure that it does not conflict with an address available to the DHCP service of the Linksys, but that it is still in the network range.

If you physically connect the device to the main router, it would be an access point not a wireless repeater. A wireless AP would be better, but it depends if you can manage an Ethernet cable. The advantage is a much stronger signal from the AP compared to the repeater.

I would have loved to connect the two routers via an ethernet cable, but unfortunately, they are on opposite sides of the house. I have tried to configure the Netgear router as the repeater, but nothing I do seems to work... I even followed the instructions that you linked to. I have even considered updating my Netgear firmware to DD-WRT, but that seems a bit complicated for something that should be relatively simple in my mind.

What I have done to the Netgear router is as follows:

1: Changed the SSID to the same name as the main router.
2: Disabled broadcast of the SSID, as I disabled all security encryption (apparently it's faster? )
3: Went to advanced and turned the router onto repeating mode.
4: Entered the static IP 192.168.1.149 (as the main router's range is 100-149)
5: Entered the mac address of the main router and clicked apply.

So far, once I hit apply, I can't access that router anymore at all. Even if I hardline back into it, I still can't get the UI to come up.

Essentially what I'm asking for, is if someone could maybe look over the instructions that are posted, and add a few tips that might ease the transition? Sort of like, simplifying them so a n00b can do it... Because I am pretty lost when it comes to networking.

 

[RealBeast]

It actually does work if you can work through the detail, HERE is an example with the same WNR2000v3 and a Cisco Linksys E1000 router.

Keep it simple and don't improvise unless you are aware of what changes you are making. I would start over by resetting the WNR2000v3. And once you change its IP address, you have to use that address to access it from a cable attached computer.

 

[Jeffrey Drake]

It actually does work if you can work through the detail, HERE is an example with the same WNR2000v3 and a Cisco Linksys E1000 router.

Keep it simple and don't improvise unless you are aware of what changes you are making. I would start over by resetting the WNR2000v3. And once you change its IP address, you have to use that address to access it from a cable attached computer.

I have chosen your reply as the solution because you are just so adamant about it... Ha Ha, no, but seriously, thanks man, seems to be working so far. One of the issues was that the other set of directions didn't tell me to disable DHCP. Thanks!

 

[RealBeast]

It actually does work if you can work through the detail, HERE is an example with the same WNR2000v3 and a Cisco Linksys E1000 router.

Keep it simple and don't improvise unless you are aware of what changes you are making. I would start over by resetting the WNR2000v3. And once you change its IP address, you have to use that address to access it from a cable attached computer.

I have chosen your reply as the solution because you are just so adamant about it... Ha Ha, no, but seriously, thanks man, seems to be working so far. One of the issues was that the other set of directions didn't tell me to disable DHCP. Thanks!

LOL After actually doing it a few thousand times, I started to become a believer.