How to setup RB411 as "repeater"

RouterOS Beginner Basics
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Hi guys,
i want ask you for help, I have RB411 a some kind of directional antenna. So i need to get better signal from other wifi.
So i need to get the signal to the rb411 and send it over lan to pc…
I am new in routerOS so thank you very much for help :slight_smile:

2

Your post is lacking details… which kind of remote AP? is it yours? Please describe the scenario and provide more specifics.

3

He is asking for CPE mode help. RB411 with wireles card recive signal from distance and send signal or Internet to his computer over lan cable.

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I know, but CPE wireless mode for bridging will depend on what the AP is running, and which protocol it’s using. For staters I’d try station-bridge wireless mode, but that needs the AP to be running RouterOS.

Other than that, once wireless link is ready, the only needed setting would be:

  • Add a bridge
  • Add ether1 and wlan1 as bridge ports.

Plug the PC to 411 ether1, and setup the PC’s network (DHCP, PPPoE, etc).

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I am student and i live on hostel. We have here wifi but with rly low signal. So i need this:

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School wifi is running on old cisco routers but they support 5Ghz wifi, so with the good receiver i can get good speed for normal using..
For this case i will have to use station-pseudobridge or some other station mode? :slight_smile:
Sorry for my english :slight_smile:

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Connect to the 411 by using mac-winbox (neighbors tab in winbox). You’ll be able to manage it even if its configuration is blank, or doesn’t have any IPs set.

Try wireless-mode = station-pseudobridge in Wireless > wlan1 > Wireless tab.

Setup security in Wireless > Security Profiles; mode: dynamic keys, tick WPA2 on Authentication Types and enter the SSID password on WPA2 Pre-Shared key: field.

If you want to be able to see the password as you type, go to winbox Settings drop down menu on the top, and untick Hide Passwords.

Check that the Security Profile in Wireless tab matches the profile you setup the password on Security Profiles tab entry.

After the wireless link is stablished (check Wireless > registration table), setup the bridge as per previous post.

Setup your laptop to use “automatic configuration” (DHCP) and you’ll be set.