Setting up Wireless repeater

[Slaught3r]

Hi Guys,

I need some assistance from a networking guru. I have recently installed my new internet at home and decided that it is time to say goodbye to DSTV. I have 3 TV's in my house, of which one is a smart TV connected to my XBOX - so that one is not an issue.

The other two are NOT smart TV's, but I purchased a Chromecast for one of them, which I will set up when I get home. The problem I have is that I basically have no signal in the room that I am installing. I have a spare Netgear D6200 router which I want to try and set up as a repeater. I have searched the web and found: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/575599/Netgear-D6200.html?page=112.

This is where I need your help. From the link I have to set the IP to the same LAN range - so (example) 192.168.0.x where x is the IP of the Netgear router - assuming that the primary AP is also on the 192.168.0.x range.

Looking at the screenshot - obviously I will do the repeat function on the 5ghz signal, which IP is it asking for here? The primary AP IP, or the IP I am assigning to the Netgear?

Can someone help me with a walkthrough of how to set this up?

Thanks guys.

 

[Genisys]

Hi Guys,

I need some assistance from a networking guru. I have recently installed my new internet at home and decided that it is time to say goodbye to DSTV. I have 3 TV's in my house, of which one is a smart TV connected to my XBOX - so that one is not an issue.

The other two are NOT smart TV's, but I purchased a Chromecast for one of them, which I will set up when I get home. The problem I have is that I basically have no signal in the room that I am installing. I have a spare Netgear D6200 router which I want to try and set up as a repeater. I have searched the web and found: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/575599/Netgear-D6200.html?page=112.

This is where I need your help. From the link I have to set the IP to the same LAN range - so (example) 192.168.0.x where x is the IP of the Netgear router - assuming that the primary AP is also on the 192.168.0.x range.

Looking at the screenshot - obviously I will do the repeat function on the 5ghz signal, which IP is it asking for here? The primary AP IP, or the IP I am assigning to the Netgear?

Can someone help me with a walkthrough of how to set this up?

Thanks guys.

Phone up Cable Applications, Uniterm Direct, Scoop or Miro and ask them.for a quotation on 100m CAT 5E cable, and 10 or so RJ45'S. Run a cable. Crimp. Plug into TV and Router. Win.

Seriously, I tried a wireless bridge myself, it wasn't any good at all. Microwave would go on, then the bridge would go off.

 

[superskully]

Maybe also look at a powerline.
They may be expensive to start off initially, but worth it in the long run as its portable and easy to install.

 

[Slaught3r]

Phone up Cable Applications, Uniterm Direct, Scoop or Miro and ask them.for a quotation on 100m CAT 5E cable, and 10 or so RJ45'S. Run a cable. Crimp. Plug into TV and Router. Win.

Seriously, I tried a wireless bridge myself, it wasn't any good at all. Microwave would go on, then the bridge would go off.

Cool, thanks. Will check out my options. Thing is I hate wires, but will check it out - thank you.

 

[Slaught3r]

Maybe also look at a powerline.
They may be expensive to start off initially, but worth it in the long run as its portable and easy to install.

I am not sure what that is. Will check it out.

 

[Slaught3r]

Maybe also look at a powerline.
They may be expensive to start off initially, but worth it in the long run as its portable and easy to install.

Checked it out - I have that in my house already - problem being that the two power outlets you use must be on the same breaker switch.

 

[sajunky]

You didn't mention your WiFi base device, it is important that both support WDS.
+1. Cable connection is your long-term solution.

 

[Slaught3r]

You didn't mention your WiFi base device, it is important that both support WDS.
+1. Cable connection is your long-term solution.

Can't remember the name - its a Skyfi unit. Will check it out when I get home.