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Hello!

Just a question, I have a Bell turbo hub but my computer is at the other end of my house so I hardly get 2 bars when I connect to the turbo hub. I can't move the hub because my family's computer has no wireless card. I don't want to buy one because my dad said he want's to buy a new computer soon.

So, can I hook up my Dlink DIR-601 Wireless router up to my turbo hub without any wires?
They are both wireless so I was wondering of there was a way so I can have a better internet signal.

Thanks,
javanoob101

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A short, practical follow‑up that fills gaps left by earlier replies from , and : the real choice is between a wired access point (best performance), a wireless client/repeater (no cable but compromises), or an alternative backhaul (powerline/MoCA/mesh). The items below give clear setup steps, compatibility checks and trade‑offs so the right approach can be chosen.

Wired access point (most reliable, best speed)

  1. Log in to the second router’s admin page and give it a static LAN IP on the same subnet as the main router but outside the main router’s DHCP pool (example: main 192.168.1.1, set AP to 192.168.1.2).
  2. Disable DHCP on the second router.
  3. Configure wireless SSID/security as desired; if seamless roaming is wanted, use the same SSID and password but put AP on a different, non‑overlapping 2.4 GHz channel (1, 6 or 11).
  4. Connect a LAN port on the main router to a LAN port on the second router (do not use the WAN port). Save and test.

Wireless repeater / bridge (no cable, more limitation)

  • Confirm the second router has an explicit “repeater”, “client”, “bridge” or “WDS” mode in its firmware. Vendor WDS implementations vary and may limit security choices.
  • Expect reduced throughput when a single radio both receives and re‑transmits; dual‑band devices can avoid much of that by using one band for backhaul.
  • If the stock firmware lacks needed modes, third‑party firmware (OpenWrt/DD‑WRT) can add features but flashing carries risk and voids warranties.

Other practical options and tips

  • Powerline adapters (plug‑in network over house wiring) or MoCA (coax) provide wired backhaul without pulling Ethernet; plug adapters directly into wall outlets (avoid surge strips).
  • Modern mesh systems simplify placement and roaming at higher cost.
  • Keep router firmware current, pick the least congested channel with a Wi‑Fi scanner, set APs to non‑overlapping channels, and use static IPs/disabled DHCP on additional APs to avoid address conflicts.

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Member Avatar for RTFMID10T

honestly, i've never seen a second router as a repeater unless somehow it physically has a cable ran to it and run it as another access point only without routing. I would look for a wireless repeater if you want to truly do without running cable. I think they can run between $30-$50 and can setup using the same SSID. Cheapest solution by far or get a high powered wireless router to replace the bell turbo. anything with the word hub worries my anywas since it shares the same 100mb connection with all ports unlike a switch.

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Ok, good to know.
I don't think I'll be buying on as like I said earlier, we may be buying a new computer soon.

Thanks!
javanoob101

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You can try moving either your wireless router or the wireless antenna for your card to a higher position while leaving it in the same room. If the antenna on either is to close to the floor the high frequency signal can cause interference with its self. Moving it to a higher location gives you a stronger signal. Or you can create a simple signal booster by placing the router antenna about 2 inches from the corner of the 90 degree angle (corner) cut from a box and lined with foil. Try Googleing wireless antenna booster. They can boost the signal by a factor of 10.

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Ok, good to know.
I don't think I'll be buying on as like I said earlier, we may be buying a new computer soon.

Thanks!
javanoob101

computers don't really change the wireless signal, but if you're not getting full strengh in the whole house then something is wrong. EMI (Electoric Magnectic Interferance) is a huge player in networking. Microwaves and flourecent bulbs do this most often and can cause intermitten and loss of internet.

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Great replies thanks!
I didn't think of all the other sources of interference but know that it has been mentioned it seen logical.

I'll move my hub up higher and see if that helps.

Thanks
javanoob101

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Well, after 10 months of being on Daniweb, I'd like to close this thread I started. To all those interested, my Bell turbo hub (the netgear one MBR1210? or something) has the wireless reapeating function built into it! so it is possible as long as the router/hub supports it and you use a supporting device.

javanoob101
(sorry for opening a dead thread!)

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