I have D-Link dir-600 router with dd-wrt firmware.
I have two more APs belonging to my neighbors.
can I use these APs to boost my routers strength over WAN.
I can have physical access to neighbors router.
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So... you want to know if you can steal your neigbours internet and use it with your DD-WRT to make your internet faster?– Mark HendersonMar 27, 2011 at 20:55
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No..I have my own hi-speed internet connection..i just want to use their router strength with their permission to increase my coverage area...– SanyprashantMar 27, 2011 at 21:06
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I just want to use router as a repeater...but the router being used as repeater should be capable of doing all its function simultaneously using VPN or anything else..– SanyprashantMar 27, 2011 at 21:07
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how far away are the neighbors? If they're very close I doubt it'd make much difference.– CreeDoroflMar 27, 2011 at 21:21
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2-3 flats apart..– SanyprashantMar 27, 2011 at 22:09
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If your neighbour has an access point (not a router) that they are not using on their network, and that access point is capable of acting as a wireless range extender, then yes. Said access point will only be a range extender for your network and will not be usable on your neighbour's network.
If the neighbour has a router with built-in wireless, then no, you will not be able to do this.
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that means i cannot use a router as range extender while using it as a router with AP... Mar 28, 2011 at 7:57
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That means you can't use a router as a range extender - or at least I don't know of any that offer that functionality.– MajenkoMar 28, 2011 at 9:19