Netgear WNR4000 as an Access Point

mattyg · 1 Feb 2016 at 20:55

Hiya Folks

How do I set up my spare router as an AP

It does have an AP setting but going through this http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/d...uter-to-ap-mode-after-i’ve-already-run-setup?

The router seems to then disappear in that I can no longer access it via 192.168....... Although I can still connect to it and get online.

I have a large home and can't get wifi over the far side of the house. I'm wanting what appears to be a stronger wifi all over. Am I doing this the correct way.

bremen1874 · 1 Feb 2016 at 21:27

It may be assigning itself a management IP using DHCP. Try looking at the DHCP client list on your main router. If this is the case you should be able to keep a consistent IP address by using a DHCP lease (or just set it manually on the AP once you've got connected).

If not post some additional information about your network setup and the subnet(s) in use.

mattyg · 1 Feb 2016 at 21:56

bremen1874 said:
It may be assigning itself a management IP using DHCP. Try looking at the DHCP client list on your main router. If this is the case you should be able to keep a consistent IP address by using a DHCP lease (or just set it manually on the AP once you've got connected).

If not post some additional information about your network setup and the subnet(s) in use.

Thanks Found it.

Ok so can I set it up with no handover so for all intent and purposes it looks and feels like my normal network. I want to be able to go from ground floor to top floor without having to sign in and out

bremen1874 · 1 Feb 2016 at 23:38

The usual strategy is to use the same SSID, encryption key, etc. (but different wireless channels) on both APs. This will get you so far, but you are at the mercy of the connecting device.

Some devices will hang onto their original signal even when there's a better alternative available and there isn't much you can do about it.

For seamless roaming to work properly there needs to be some sort of central control and cooperation between the APs. You aren't going to get this with your setup.

If it's a major issue you'll need managed APs such as the Unifi range.

mattyg · 2 Feb 2016 at 09:47

bremen1874 said:
The usual strategy is to use the same SSID, encryption key, etc. (but different wireless channels) on both APs. This will get you so far, but you are at the mercy of the connecting device.

Some devices will hang onto their original signal even when there's a better alternative available and there isn't much you can do about it.

For seamless roaming to work properly there needs to be some sort of central control and cooperation between the APs. You aren't going to get this with your setup.

If it's a major issue you'll need managed APs such as the Unifi range.

Thanks.
I've been looking at the unifi range either Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LR UniFi AC1300 or Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO UniFi AC1750 either a 2 or 3 pack, as I could utilize one in the garden