How do I build a WiFi mesh network using extra devices like repeaters and routers?

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How do I build a WiFi mesh network using extra devices like repeaters and routers?

How do I build a WiFi mesh network using extra devices like repeaters and routers?

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Praetheus
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07-24-2026, 11:25 AM

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Can you share tips on setting up a home mesh network? I have an AX3 quad-core WiFi 6 router that connects everything, including phones and PCs. I've also set up my smart home stuff. Most of my switches are linked to the AX network, but some won't connect. So I want to add a D-Link AC1200 Router to boost the range and make more devices link properly. Can anyone help me configure this?

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Praetheus

07-24-2026, 11:25 AM #1

Can you share tips on setting up a home mesh network? I have an AX3 quad-core WiFi 6 router that connects everything, including phones and PCs. I've also set up my smart home stuff. Most of my switches are linked to the AX network, but some won't connect. So I want to add a D-Link AC1200 Router to boost the range and make more devices link properly. Can anyone help me configure this?

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Alansote03
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07-28-2026, 10:51 AM

#2

First, tell me exactly what you need. "Mesh" could mean either connecting several Wi-Fi points with one wireless link OR having all those points share the same name. What are you actually looking for?

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Alansote03

07-28-2026, 10:51 AM #2

First, tell me exactly what you need. "Mesh" could mean either connecting several Wi-Fi points with one wireless link OR having all those points share the same name. What are you actually looking for?

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_SmolKelly_
Member

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07-28-2026, 04:24 PM

#3

a wireless link connecting different WiFi towers, p.s. I'm sorry if my English isn't perfect

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_SmolKelly_

07-28-2026, 04:24 PM #3

a wireless link connecting different WiFi towers, p.s. I'm sorry if my English isn't perfect

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TheSnipeFox
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07-28-2026, 04:44 PM

#4

Is this happening in the exact same house?

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TheSnipeFox

07-28-2026, 04:44 PM #4

Is this happening in the exact same house?

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sneakman2
Junior Member

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07-28-2026, 09:10 PM

#5

Some models of the DIR-825 work with OPENWRT or DD-WRT. To figure out what you have, check your router settings online. If there are problems with your wireless connection, maybe you need a different version of the firmware to fix it.

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sneakman2

07-28-2026, 09:10 PM #5

Some models of the DIR-825 work with OPENWRT or DD-WRT. To figure out what you have, check your router settings online. If there are problems with your wireless connection, maybe you need a different version of the firmware to fix it.

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ButterKing121
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07-28-2026, 09:45 PM

#6

To set up these devices so they live in the same home, you need to use their hardware version 1 and software version 3.0.4.

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ButterKing121

07-28-2026, 09:45 PM #6

To set up these devices so they live in the same home, you need to use their hardware version 1 and software version 3.0.4.

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JenpaiMC
Member

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07-30-2026, 09:37 AM

#7

The G1 won't work on OpenWRT or DD-WRT (see this link: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopi...c7766443e5). I can't tell if you can use it as a wireless repeater.

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JenpaiMC

07-30-2026, 09:37 AM #7

The G1 won't work on OpenWRT or DD-WRT (see this link: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopi...c7766443e5). I can't tell if you can use it as a wireless repeater.

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Jorgex32
Junior Member

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07-30-2026, 10:15 AM

#8

🙁 🙁 🙁 😤

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Jorgex32

07-30-2026, 10:15 AM #8

🙁 🙁 🙁 😤

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ApoSmile
Junior Member

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08-15-2026, 08:01 AM

#9

You can check out this video, but you might not see the usual window for getting things done.

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ApoSmile

08-15-2026, 08:01 AM #9

You can check out this video, but you might not see the usual window for getting things done.

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pvpprobro
Member

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08-16-2026, 12:56 AM

#10

Thanks a lot. I've seen that video before, but one thing is wrong for me. My router has ISP firmware mixed inside it. When I go back to the factory settings, there isn't even an option to turn this into a repeater.

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pvpprobro

08-16-2026, 12:56 AM #10

Thanks a lot. I've seen that video before, but one thing is wrong for me. My router has ISP firmware mixed inside it. When I go back to the factory settings, there isn't even an option to turn this into a repeater.

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