Configure the wireless repeater properly.
Configure the wireless repeater properly.
I've arranged a configuration where my NVR connects to a router set up as a wireless repeater. This setup functions well in the room without an Ethernet connection, but I recently moved the router's location. My installer used the Ruijie ew1200g Pro with a gigabit WAN port, while I have a D-Link device offering only 100Mbps. Since my internet plan exceeds that speed, I became limited by the main router. I switched their positions, and initially it worked smoothly. However, the D-Link repeater didn't function properly, preventing my NVR from connecting to the internet. I can confirm the port was operational before for TV and computer use, suggesting another issue. Should I adjust any settings or is the router simply unable to handle this configuration?
Reset both network equipment to their default settings. Configure the wireless network on the RG-EW1200G Pro device. Set the DIR 612 to operate in repeater mode. Despite being a bottleneck, this older wireless-N generation unit still functions with a single 2.4GHz antenna. Achieving the full 300Mbps speed requires using a 40MHz channel width on a highly congested spectrum. If speed isn't critical, it may suffice for basic connectivity. Good luck!
Running a cable isn't the only choice; wired links often outperform repeaters.
I refreshed both the router and set them up again. I understand the speed limitation from the 2.4GHz backhaul, but it’s okay since I only use it for the NVR. The rest of my internet comes through the main router on the 5GHz band. The problem lies in connecting the NVR to the second router connected to the internet. It appears on the repeater list, yet it doesn’t show up on the main router, and the NVR still shows offline. I’m using an older Hikvision NVR and rely on HikConnect for remote access.
First I’d need around 15 meters of wiring from my living room through the stairs to the NVR area. Since my house is made of concrete and doesn’t have any conduit or Ethernet on the walls, I’d still have to drill holes because there’s no space for cables to pass through the door gap. Second, it functions fine now, so for the time being I don’t want to invest in anything extra unless necessary.