Spark HG659b modem - wifi extender

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dribblin

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#284499 26-Apr-2021 15:56

Hi,

I have two Spark HG659b modems. I would like to use one as a wifi extender but I do not have ethernet cabling in the house to connect the two modems. Can I do this over wifi between the two? I am also using a VPN (Smart DNS Proxy) and would need this to be taken into account on any settings I may need to change.

Thanks :-)

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#2698185 26-Apr-2021 15:58

@dribblin Asked many times on Geekzone do a quick search and you will find your answer

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#2698186 26-Apr-2021 15:59

Hi @Linux,

I have searched but it always comes up with connecting via ethernet which I am unable to do. I'm looking to see if this can be done wirelessly.

Thanks.

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#2698189 26-Apr-2021 16:23

dribblin:

Hi @Linux,

I have searched but it always comes up with connecting via ethernet which I am unable to do. I'm looking to see if this can be done wirelessly.

Thanks.

if that's all your coming up with then its likely because its not possible

i think you will need to get something else to do this for you

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#2698191 26-Apr-2021 16:29

I don't believe it's possible to have the HG659b as a wireless repeater or function like a cheap 'wifi-extender' unfortunately. Even if it were possible, it would probably be in the lowest tier of reliability and speeds.

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#2698195 26-Apr-2021 16:39

Correct it is not possible you buy a Wi-Fi extender that is designed to do the job