N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual
Customizing Your Network Settings
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v1.0, November 2011
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.
To configure a router as the wireless basic station:
1.
Log in to the router as described in
“Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-1
.
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.
