TPLINK TL-WR841N Router: Converting to WiFi Repeater for Network Extension (No Cables, 230V)

Question

Hello

I have a question.
Is a WiFi Router TPLINK TL-WR841N Can you use it as a Wifi repeater?
I mean, I would like it to receive the existing WiFi network and broadcast its own at the same time.

I want to slightly extend the existing network and I cannot run cables (because I would have to forge the walls) and I cannot send the Internet via 230V (the rooms are at different phases)

Thank you in advance for your answer.
Greetings.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I guess so, you will need the connectify program

jimasek · Accepted Answer

It is possible but only with alternative software. In the original, only WDS.

jimasek · Accepted Answer

WDS works fine, but within the brand, so the question is what device do you have as your main router?

jimasek · Accepted Answer

There is a chance that it will work, although it's a different processor, including the 8951ND - Link - but I do not give a guarantee,

jprzedworski · Accepted Answer

WDS must be configured on both routers, not just one.

jprzedworski · Accepted Answer

On the secondary router, the MAC address of the primary router appears to be missing from WDS Settings. I do not know what else ....

elektryku5 · Accepted Answer

If there was a problem, however, I recommend Gargoyle on the WR841N, I had the v7 version and the repeater mode worked sensibly.

matek451 · Accepted Answer

Well, instead of fighting this WDS, it is enough to change OFW to Gargoyle, here the WR-841 version is important to download and upload the appropriate file. You can check the version on the plate on the back of the router. And then the configuration -pl / on it.

jprzedworski · Accepted Answer

He's not that petite. The device needs to know what MAC address to talk to.

alikatek · Answer

It will be a very difficult task? ie, will an ordinary person (not an IT specialist but with elementary knowledge) cope with him?
Making a repeater from this router is an opportunity for me to save PLN 90, so I'll try rather.

Anticipating the questions:
There will be no computer next to the router. it is supposed to intercept a network that already exists and pass it on (preferably extending the existing one)

alikatek · Answer

Just the basic question - is it hard to do? Is WDS alone not enough to perform the action I need?

alikatek · Answer

TPLINK-TD-W8951ND

alikatek · Answer

I still have TPLINK TD-W8961ND. maybe it will be better for WDS?

jimasek · Answer

W8951 and 61 there is not much difference.

alikatek · Answer

If they are suitable, I have to configure according to one of the guides, for example:

http://www.tp-link.com.pl/faq-264.html

And ask how will the problems be? It is explained quite pathologically, so I should be able to do it. If something doesn't work, I will contact you.

Thanks a lot for your help

(please do not close the topic for now)

jimasek · Answer

W8960N is a completely different chipset (broadcom) than 51 or 61 (trendchip)

alikatek · Answer

They don't want me to communicate over WDS. Taken according to this link: And it doesn't work for me. (Main router) Secondary router: There is no communication between them (no internet)

jimasek · Answer

Are you configuring WDS on Wr841ND as in the topic or something else?

alikatek · Answer

I am setting up WDS on the TPLINK TD-W8961ND.

alikatek · Answer

I configured both routers according to the guide. I gave screenshots of the created configuration. If it does not work, I had to screw something up and that's why I ask if my configuration is OK.

alikatek · Answer

When I am at home, I will correct this minor mistake. I hope it works

alikatek · Answer

I corrected the mistake. Probably it worked because there is internet without cable connections on the second WiFi network. I used as an additional router TPLINK TD-W8961ND and this one TL-WR841N I will hide it for now. it may come in handy sometime. Added after 15 [minutes]: What can I say, the WDS is nice Finally, the internet is all over the house and even catches in the garage Thanks a lot for your help. Greetings.