Go to Wireless Network Name (SSD) and enter the name if your main network (your primary router). Once you have made your selection, click on Save.ħ. This is the ideal option if you wish to connect a media device such as an Xbox console or Smart TV. When you select Repeater, the router will only work as a wireless repeater (which will extend the coverage range of your Wi-Fi) but if you choose Repeater Bridge, you can use Ethernet ports. In the Wireless tab, change Wireless Mode to Repeater or Repeater Bridge. This can be done since all security will be managed by the router.Ħ. In Security page, disable all the security settings by making sure that everything is unmarked and then Click on “Save”. If the page doesn’t reload, it could be that you have not changed the IP address of the repeater router as previously described. You will need to change DHCP Type to DHCP Forwarder and then, enter the IP address of the router that will work as repeater, below DCHP Server and select Save. You can ensure that the routers have different IP addresses by simply changing the last number in one of them.Ĥ. This will avoid issues because if two routers share the IP address, the network will not be accessible. Make sure that the Local Router IP address is changed into an option that is not used for any other router on the network. You can change the Router Name and Host Name if required.ģ.
In the Setup page, go to Basic setup screen and since the router will not be connected to a modem, select Disable your Connection Type. Keep in mind that you should not click “Apply Changes” at any stage, unless the setup has ben completed.Ģ. For this, you will need to check the setup page of your main router.
Take note of your the security settings of your primary network. Here we show you the steps to set up a DD-WRT router as a repeater.ġ. This is one of the most convenient uses that you can give a router that is no longer acting as your main routing device. This will allow you to enjoy you internet connection in the most remote areas of your house or work place so the Wi-Fi signal will be captured even in the garden or attic. Using a router as wireless repeater means that the device will be able to capture the Wi-Fi connection from your main router and redirect it, which will extend the coverage of the Wi-Fi signal. Thanks to the versatility of DD-WRT, which allows multiple usage options, you can give your old router another purpose by turning it into a wireless repeater. However, this does not mean that if you already have a router and wish to replace it with a more powerful model, the old device will be useless. The high quality routers that can guarantee a better performance with a VPN tend to cost more, but it is an investment worth making if you want to avoid a painfully slow connection. However, it is important to keep in mid that in order to enjoy a satisfactory connection speed, you need to get a router with a high capacity processor that can handle the task and offer you a good navigation experience in all your internet enabled devices.
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DD-WRT routers are a great option to connect your tablet, smartphone and PC to a VPN connection simultaneously.