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    Netgear N105 Router as a repeater

    Hello All,

    Does anyone know if a Netgear N105 router can be used as a repeater?

    I need to try and set up another router upstairs to eliminate a WiFi blind spot. I would rather not use home plugs and cannot use an Ethernet cable from downstairs to upstairs an it will be impossible with flooring and carpets down.

    I know there is third party software/firmware that you can flash to the router, dd-wrt, but I can't see if that software is supported for this router.

    I know there is someone out there on this Forum who has the answer . . .

    Thank you.
    Sanj

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    Could you not drill out n back in again with hard wired ethernet cabling?
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    Shame you don't want home plugs as I have a one that also transmit s a wifi signal .

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    Hello Andy and Hilly,

    Thank you for your replies.

    It would be difficult to pass an Ethernet cable through 5 walls, I wanted to avoid that. I am already using two sets of homeplugs for Smart TV's that did not have WiFi cards installed (please see my other threads), so I was hoping to turn a redundant router into a repeater or wireless bridge.

    I think even after I have achieved what I want to achieve, the signal might not be that great anyway!

    I shall have to reconsider my options
    Last edited by Sanjhere; 02-02-15 at 23:04.

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    Is running cables externally viable?

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    might be able to i setup a different router for same problem, that had a setting on it to use as access point. trying to setup a netgear wnr834 at the minute for someone, had it working at mine but not at his yet

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    Hello Abu,
    It's not viable running a cable internally or externally. The cable would have to be run over the roof externally. Internally there are about 4 walls. I might have to move the router altogether and try and get the CCTV Ethernet cable through 2 walls. The CCTV cable is what is stopping me moving the router.

    Hello Delboy,
    It works at yours but not your friends? Something to do with the IP settings?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sanjhere View Post
    Hello Andy and Hilly,

    Thank you for your replies.

    It would be difficult to pass an Ethernet cable through 5 walls, I wanted to avoid that. I am already using two sets of homeplugs for Smart TV's that did not have WiFi cards installed (please see my other threads), so I was hoping to turn a redundant router into a repeater or wireless bridge.

    I think even after I have achieved what I want to achieve, the signal might not be that great anyway!

    I shall have to reconsider my options
    I also thought that would be impossible until I moved to Bavaria and concrete walls - now going through several very thick concrete walls is childs play.... but it does take a good long drill bit and a proper power drill (preferably German eg Bosch ) for going through concrete.

    I used to break out into sweat just thinking about it - but here it's just normal
    Helps also to have thze tools for pulling cables through the walls!
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    Hello Twol,

    My major problem is convincing the wife that the holes need to be drilled, there is no other option! : )

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    yes ip settings on router will change tommorow and take to mates to try

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    Neither DD-WRT or Tomato support it by the looks of it.

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    Hello Delboy,
    Are you going to set the IP on the router as that is what I have been been advised to do.

    Hello Silent,

    I checked the dd-wrt website, it does not support this router, I think the ram is too small. Thank you for confirming it.

    Now for Plan B . . . .

    Someone remind me what Plan B was please . . . .

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    Plan B: Find a different spare router or back to another set of homeplugs

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    setup netgear for mate and working no issues

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