My ISP provided me with a new modem that is already a router with WiFi and some ports.
I would like to use my TP-LINK TL-WR740N as a wireless repeater, putting it in another room and connecting to my ISP router using WiFi. Is that possible?
I made it work by connecting it with cables, but I would like to make it wireless.
Best Answer
Thsi answer is WRONG. Sorry about this. Please neglect it.
No, unfortunately you cannot. Your model only has one wireless interface, while a repeater needs two. A single card repeater will wnd up talking to clients half of the time, and to its base station the other half of the time, thus cutting bandwidth in half.
In fact, its User's Guide makes no mention of alternative modes like wireless repeater, range extender, wireless bridge, which are all roughly synonims.
The term WDS does indicate its ability to partake in a Wireless Distribution System, however I believe it is meant to indicate that it can act as a base station, not a
relay-stationas required by the OP. Besides, in the manual mentioned above, there is no discussion of WDSes.