Set Up A Wifi Distribution System - NETGEAR R6900 User Manual

a. From the Choose a Wireless Network menu, select the WiFi network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5
GHz).
For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz.
b. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the WiFi network name (SSID).
c. In the Security Options section, leave the WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button selected or select another
radio button.
d. If prompted, type the passphrase (the WiFi password that you use to connect with WiFi to the
other router).
10. Click the Apply button.
The settings for the other router are saved and the Wireless Settings page displays.
11. Click the Apply button on the Wireless Settings page.
Your settings are saved.

Set Up a WiFi Distribution System

The router can function as a WiFi base station or a WiFi repeater in a WiFi distribution system (WDS). A
WDS expands a WiFi network through multiple access points. A WiFi base station connects to the Internet,
wired and WiFi clients can connect to the base station, and the base station sends its WiFi signal to an
access point that functions as a WiFi repeater. Wired and WiFi clients can also connect to a WiFi repeater,
but the repeater connects to the Internet through the WiFi base station. The following figure shows a WiFi
repeating scenario.
Figure 14. WiFi repeating scenario
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900
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