How to use Wifi Router as range extender to the Smartphone hotspot?

[Hyderabad676]

Here Reliance Jio launched 4g network all over India with an average speed of 40 mbps. No restrictions on usage. But offer is IMEI locked to their own brand of smartphones. Wifi hotspot is working fine, but battery is draining too fast if I connect more than 2 devices.

So I want to use it with my existing Tenda N3 Router. It was mentioned in the specification the model supports WDS function. But I am totally confused how to use this wifi router as Range extender. Can anyone guide me please.

 

[webworkings]

How to extend the range of your phone’s Hot Spot by using a router.


1. Access your routers configuration and go to the ‘Wireless’ section/menu.

2. Select the option “Enable WDS Bridging” or something similarly named. Note: Some routers don’t have a WDS/Bridging function. If yours does not, then you will have to get a different router. (WDS = Wireless distribution system.)

3. Click the ‘Survey’ button. It will show you all the connections within your range. Note: You can enter details manually if no survey option is given.

4. Select the connection you want to connect to.

5. Enter/create password a password. (Anyone wanting to connect will need it.)

6. Click "Save".

7.You should now be prompted for proper selection of channel. Click "Yes" and it will automatically select for you.

8. Disable "DHCP".

9. Now restart your router. (There should be an option to restart/reboot it within the routers configuration settings.)

10. Once the router has completely rebooted, wait a little while for it to connect, as occassionally it won't connect instantly.

11. If it isn't working, then you may need to update the routers firmware.


IMPORTANT NOTE: When you have disabled "DHCP", you will not be able to access your router directly, but your internet should work. To access your router you will have to configure IP address of your connection. For information on how to access your router when DHCP is disabled please visit this link... https://cupntea.wordpress.com/2015/05/13/how-to-access-your-router-when-dhcp-is-disabled-2/