Wireless Repeating Function; Configuring The Wireless Basic Station - NETGEAR WNR500 User Manual

9. In the Metric field, enter a number between 1 and 15 as the metric value.
This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a
setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
10. Click Apply to have the static route entered into the table.

Wireless Repeating Function

The wireless repeating function extends the wireless network through several APs, without
connection of the wired backbone network.

Configuring the Wireless Basic Station.

Note: The repeating function cannot be used with Auto Channel. Change your channel
setting before you enable the wireless repeating function. The wireless basic
station and repeaters must use the same channel and encryption.
To configure a router as the wireless basic station:
1. Log in to the router as described in
Customizing Your Network Settings
N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual
"Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page
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