How To Set WDS (Repeater Function) on WNDR3300/WNR3500?

Below are instructions how to set the repeating function on WNDR3300.  In this example, we will be using the WNDR3300 as the Base station and we’ll use the WNR3500 as a repeater.  Please note that WNDR3300 only supports WDS on 802.11N mode.

1. Login to WNDR3300 administration page (e.g. www.routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1).
2. Go to Wireless settings menu and set the following.
               - SSID (ex. 3300n)
               - Mode (ex. Up to 270 Mbps at 2.4 GHz)
               - 11N Channel (ex. 6)
               - Security options (ex. WEP or None)
               - Security Encryption key
   
   After applying the settings, you should have similar settings like below.
   
3. Go to Wireless Repeating Function menu of WNDR3300 and set the following:
               - Select "Enable Wireless Repeating Function"
               - Select "Wireless Base Station"
               - Enter MAC address of the device you'll be using as a repeater
   
   After applying the settings, you should have similar settings like below.
   
4. On the device that will be used as a repeater, login and set wireless settings the same as base station (See Step 2).  Below is a screenshot of WNR3500 configured as a repeater.
   
5. Go to the Wireless Repeating Function menu of WNR3500 and set the following:
               - Select "Enable Wireless Repeating Function"
               - Set WNR3500 as your Repeater by selecting "Wireless Repeater"
               - Enter IP address of the device you’ll be using as a repeater.  Note: Make sure to use an IP address that is within the same range of the base station.
               - Enter the MAC address of the device you'll be using as a repeater
   
   After applying the settings, you should have similar settings like below.
   
   
   The wireless repeating function of the WNDR3300 (Base station) and WNR3500 (Repeater) are now set.

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