WiFi booster - Netgear AC 2900 R7000 top model advanced tomato
WiFi booster - Netgear AC 2900 R7000 top model advanced tomato
I want to turn my old Netgear hawking AC 2900 R7000 into a Wi-Fi extender for my family so they can enjoy stronger internet without needing new cables. I’m curious about the best method and the settings I should adjust in Advanced Tomato to get it working. Thanks for your help—I’m not very experienced with this.
The only way I can see it working is using an Ethernet cable or power lines—it’s really the best choice I think you have. Have you purchased another router and are looking to reuse it? Could you share more about your setup? If you’re able to provide a simple diagram, it would be very helpful in guiding me and assisting you. I hope I can support you in any way. Don’t forget to mention @Lesantir_12 so the message comes through faster.
Unless you need something very particular, it’s best to keep using the built-in firmware. Simply update it to the newest release, set it to operate in access point mode, and give it a fixed internal IP outside the DHCP range. Connect it to your main router via the LAN port instead of the WAN port. Third-party firmware can add many capabilities to older routers, but they usually don’t fully utilize the hardware compared to the standard version. What you’re aiming for is within the stock firmware’s reach and you should see better performance.
It's too late to install the updated version yet. The current firmware didn't support VPN functionality and caused external access problems, which were essential for my project. I'm still trying to get the older firmware back.
There is a router in one room provided by the internet service company. It isn’t strong enough to cover the whole house with Wi-Fi. My idea is to replace it with an older Nighthawk AC 2900 R7000 once I get a newer model. Then I plan to use the Nighthawk as an extension for the existing router’s signal. However, my mom doesn’t like having another device in the wall, so I want to boost the Wi-Fi from the provider using only Wi-Fi. I’m thinking of placing the Nighthawk halfway through the building.