Technically, your first router is the only device actually functioning as a "router". The security settings applied to this first device affect your network. The second unit is configured to act as a simple repeater to "extend" your wifi signal, and is pretty much like any other device connected to your wifi (in a network hierarchy, the extender is like a phone, pc, printer, or other network device)
I need to use the Deco E4 as the base station and the Netgear R7000 as a router. Since the Deco has its app option only, I am unable to find any helpful ways to configure it as shown in the video.
Original router is the same as a base station. This first unit is also considered an access point (AP) since it broadcasts your wifi signal. This tutorial shows you how to convert a second router into a repeater (in other words, how to add a second access point to the same network of devices).
Wait, so do they share the same SSID between the base station & the repeater?? The goal is to move about the home and have the devices auto-connect to the closest/strongest signal source.Will this setup accomplish that?? Also, having to disable security protocols is highly concerning, and not being able to use the "smart connect" feature / being limited to either the 2.4 or the 5GHZ band is pretty lame.. I see now why these "mesh" networking solutions are so popular.
The base station and the repeater can both share an SSID, but they don't always have to. Usually, your device will connect to the first AP it sees and has access to. In the event where you are already connected and move closer to a stronger AP connection, your computer can "auto-connect" to the stronger signal -- this is called roaming. AP, extender, and router settings do not play any role in the roaming process. I can' t think of any router or extender settings that improve roaming, really. Roaming is purely controlled by the client (i.e. your phone, computer, or other wifi connectable device). If you want your device (i.e. phone / computer) to check for a stronger signal and roam to it, you can adjust a setting called "roaming aggressiveness". You may need to look up the device manual or other guide to find that or an equivalent setting specific to your device. Let me know if you need help. All your network devices are protected by the firewall and security settings on the main router, and this is the only device on your network that does any routing or translation between your network and the outside web -- it is essential to keep this security enabled at all times. Disabling security protocols on the /extender/ is actually not that big a deal, since you're using the device to extend SSID reach to other parts of your building. Devices connecting to your extender will still be covered by the security settings of the main router. You have a healthy instinct to secure your infrastructure, and that's good! I recommend changing the default user name and password on the router and extender, and I also recommend updating router and extender firmware if at all possible. I will note, mesh networking solutions are popular because they have built-in extensibility. They're less setup intensive than extenders or bridges, so you don't have to go through so many steps each time you set up a new point. Also, mesh network generally have a greater tolerance for device failure, as any devices depending on the failed unit can try to find alternative network paths back to the main AP. Mesh units don't offer any unique advantage to device roaming, as that's fully dependent on client settings and and preferences (roaming aggressiveness).
@@RumHam5570, wow thank you very much for providing that detailed and insightful explanation; I have a better understanding now. With respect to the sec, if I recall correctly, the vid creator disabled the sec protocol for the SSID for both the "base station" and the extender/AP, but watevs. Your explanation cleared it up. Once again, much appreciated!
Your original router is the main router. The tutorial here shows you how to convert a SECOND router to function as an extender. At 1:37 you can see there are 4 modes listed: router, AP, Bridge, and Repeating mode. When you select "repeating mode", the 2nd router converts to being a repeater. So you start with two routers (original and second), you configure the second to become a repeater, and you end with a router and a repeater.
Why do you need to disable security? That makes no sense. Who would ever use a router with no security?
Technically, your first router is the only device actually functioning as a "router". The security settings applied to this first device affect your network. The second unit is configured to act as a simple repeater to "extend" your wifi signal, and is pretty much like any other device connected to your wifi (in a network hierarchy, the extender is like a phone, pc, printer, or other network device)
@@RumHam5570 but he disabled the security on the base station (first router)? which is the top of the hierarchy
Yea it’s pretty fkin stupid..
I need to use the Deco E4 as the base station and the Netgear R7000 as a router. Since the Deco has its app option only, I am unable to find any helpful ways to configure it as shown in the video.
so your need both main station and repeater station to have repeater mode enabled on both routers?
is dlna still active on the upgraded firmware? i refused to upgrade for a while as soon as i saw that feature would be off
but network does not secure to the both router
what is base station and repeater router you made all confusing, what about my AP?
Original router is the same as a base station. This first unit is also considered an access point (AP) since it broadcasts your wifi signal. This tutorial shows you how to convert a second router into a repeater (in other words, how to add a second access point to the same network of devices).
Wait, so do they share the same SSID between the base station & the repeater?? The goal is to move about the home and have the devices auto-connect to the closest/strongest signal source.Will this setup accomplish that?? Also, having to disable security protocols is highly concerning, and not being able to use the "smart connect" feature / being limited to either the 2.4 or the 5GHZ band is pretty lame.. I see now why these "mesh" networking solutions are so popular.
The base station and the repeater can both share an SSID, but they don't always have to. Usually, your device will connect to the first AP it sees and has access to. In the event where you are already connected and move closer to a stronger AP connection, your computer can "auto-connect" to the stronger signal -- this is called roaming. AP, extender, and router settings do not play any role in the roaming process. I can' t think of any router or extender settings that improve roaming, really. Roaming is purely controlled by the client (i.e. your phone, computer, or other wifi connectable device). If you want your device (i.e. phone / computer) to check for a stronger signal and roam to it, you can adjust a setting called "roaming aggressiveness". You may need to look up the device manual or other guide to find that or an equivalent setting specific to your device. Let me know if you need help.
All your network devices are protected by the firewall and security settings on the main router, and this is the only device on your network that does any routing or translation between your network and the outside web -- it is essential to keep this security enabled at all times. Disabling security protocols on the /extender/ is actually not that big a deal, since you're using the device to extend SSID reach to other parts of your building. Devices connecting to your extender will still be covered by the security settings of the main router. You have a healthy instinct to secure your infrastructure, and that's good! I recommend changing the default user name and password on the router and extender, and I also recommend updating router and extender firmware if at all possible.
I will note, mesh networking solutions are popular because they have built-in extensibility. They're less setup intensive than extenders or bridges, so you don't have to go through so many steps each time you set up a new point. Also, mesh network generally have a greater tolerance for device failure, as any devices depending on the failed unit can try to find alternative network paths back to the main AP. Mesh units don't offer any unique advantage to device roaming, as that's fully dependent on client settings and and preferences (roaming aggressiveness).
@@RumHam5570, wow thank you very much for providing that detailed and insightful explanation; I have a better understanding now. With respect to the sec, if I recall correctly, the vid creator disabled the sec protocol for the SSID for both the "base station" and the extender/AP, but watevs. Your explanation cleared it up. Once again, much appreciated!
which is ur main router
Your original router is the main router. The tutorial here shows you how to convert a SECOND router to function as an extender. At 1:37 you can see there are 4 modes listed: router, AP, Bridge, and Repeating mode. When you select "repeating mode", the 2nd router converts to being a repeater. So you start with two routers (original and second), you configure the second to become a repeater, and you end with a router and a repeater.
Why the f*** would anyone disabling Wi-Fi security ?
you need to slow down for us
No clue what all that meant, went way too fast and I'm not a computer genius...
Man, you're so hard to understand, and then you speak so fast!.... couldn't get what all you meant :(