Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
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Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
20-05-2013 5:20 PM
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I'll explain my problem. I have a TG582n which is connected to the internet as a normal every day wifi router. I have a problem where my desktop PC which is on the other end of the house does not get a good enough signal from the router, less than 1mbps.
I have another TG582n. So I have two idential routers. One connected to the internet, and the other lying dormant in a box.
I have read lots of threads about connecting to other routers via bridges, diabling DHCP etc.. using telnet, all of which ended up me factory resetting and confused me to no end. Can anyone tell me how to use the dormant TG582 as a repeater. I would even be happy connecting the PC via Ethernet to the dormant one if it meant I could get it connected.
Regards,
Ryan
Re: Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
20-05-2013 5:30 PM
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By some coincidence I was about to post a similar query. I am thinking of purchasing what I hope to be a better router. However I was wondering if the then spare TG582n could be used as a repeater/bridge/AP to boost the wifi from the new router if it still needed it.
I must admit to getting a bit bogged down with the differences between a repeater, a bridge and an access point - but I basically want to do the same as you seem to want; to boost the routers' wifi signal to black spots in the house using a spare router.
Do the routers need to be the same and how do you set up the Thompson to do such a thing?
Thanks for any advice.
Cathy
Re: Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
20-05-2013 5:40 PM
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20-05-2013 6:12 PM
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Do you know if the TG582n supports DD-WRT?
That states "To enable bridge mode between two routers, the primary router must be in AP mode (default) with DHCP Server enabled. The secondary router running DD-WRT v24 will be configured as the Repeater Bridge.
Your help is appreciated
Re: Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
20-05-2013 7:27 PM
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DHCP disabled on the second router etc. Or buy power line adapters. Fyi i used an old cable router with dd-wrt it worked ok-ish in repeater mode but with a heavy loss of throughput though.
Re: Is it possible to set up TG582n to repeat Wifi from another TG582n?
20-05-2013 8:30 PM
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I have given up for now though after 7 hours at it. I had another crack at this telnet thing by following another thread and that failed. So In a last ditch effort I hope this thread might catch someone who has experience with a set up similar
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20-05-2013 8:57 PM
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20-05-2013 9:24 PM
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20-05-2013 9:43 PM
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I must warn you though, it gives very poor results slow speeds and packet loss. Not worth the effort IMO.
http://npr.me.uk/wds.html
A better option it to connect a second router via ethernet or a pair of home plugs.
http://npr.me.uk/together.html
Note:
The server for those links is under pressure at present, should be ok later.
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20-05-2013 9:47 PM
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