I recently moved into a new house and one of the first things I invested in was an internet connection. Like most broadband connections, the wires for the router are pulled inward from the corner of the apartment. To make sure the long streaks don’t spoil the look, we thought to attach the wireless router to it ourselves.
Multiple routers (via Shutterstock)
Everything is fine except when we use the internet connection in the kitchen or balcony. Connection strength is almost zero in these places and that’s when I thought of using my old router as a repeater.
I was able to extend my Wi-Fi coverage by turning an old router into a repeater, and I documented all the steps involved in it. So if you need help setting up a wireless connection at home, read on.
Step 1: Get Wi-Fi details from Main Router
The first thing you need to do is find out the details of the Wi-Fi connection you are currently connected to. You will need the SSID name, i.e. the name the router is broadcasting the Wi-Fi to, the password used to connect, and finally the security type. The easiest way to get this information is to connect to a Wi-Fi network and select Property from the right-click context menu.
The SSID is the network name you connect to and Security type And Network security key are below Protect tab in wireless properties. Record these settings on notepad before proceed to the next step. These settings are also available in the router admin settings, but that won’t be necessary.
Note: If you are using Connectify or any other virtual hotspot as your basic Wi-Fi network, the default security type is WPA2 security.
Step 2: Reset Old Router and Connect
After you have all the necessary details from the main router, plug in your old adapter and reset it to factory settings. Most of the time there is a dedicated reset key or you may have to press and hold the WPS button for a few seconds. Resetting the router and starting from scratch is the best way to follow.
Having done that, disconnect from your primary wireless network and connect to the secondary router using an ethernet or Wi-Fi cord. If you reset the router, the default Wi-Fi SSID and password will be written on the device or on the manual. You can also open the product support page for information.
Wired or wireless, wait for the computer to get the default IP and connect to the computer using your default browser. Most of the time, the default IP is 192.168.0.1 but the range may vary depending on the manufacturer’s settings. On the login page, try using the default credentials of ‘admin’ for both username and password.
Step 3: Configure Router as Repeater
Once you are in the router control panel, open the wireless settings. In these settings you will find an option called Operation mode. Select this and change it to repeater. Then click Search/Survey to find a list of all available wireless networks around you.
Once you find your network in the list, click Connect, provide the Wi-Fi password of your primary connection and save the settings. If you are not asked for the wireless password, open the wireless security page and configure the settings manually.
The wireless security settings and passcode should match the main router, which is the same information we got from step 1. Finally, you’ll have the option to reboot. After rebooting, you will see that the secondary router is set to repeat mode with the same Wi-Fi name.
Step 4: Set the Router
If your main router is at one end of the house, don’t put the secondary router at the other end. Instead, put it somewhere in the middle where you still get half the wireless range. This will kick off the signal to the other end of the house where the first router’s signal was never reached.
Now you can enjoy seamless internet connection in your entire home without losing connection. This is especially good for the balcony, when you can’t miss the daily news while sipping your freshly brewed hot coffee and enjoying the morning fresh air. Depending on the router, you may have some additional configuration questions. Ask them in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer.
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