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Add wifi repeater mode feature
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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions docs/ap-basics.md
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If you wish to configure RaspAP as a [bridged AP](bridged.md), this may be done by sliding the **Bridged AP mode** toggle, saving settings and restarting the hotspot. Be aware that when the hotspot restarts
you will no longer be able to access the web interface from the default `10.1.141.1` address. Refer to this [explanation and tips](bridged.md#accessing-the-web-interface) for administering your bridged AP.

### WiFi repeater mode
:octicons-beaker-24: Experimental · :octicons-heart-fill-24:{: .heart } [Insiders only](insiders.md)

RaspAP is capable of acting as a [wireless repeater](repeater.md) to connect to your wireless network and rebroadcast an existing signal. This requires configuring interface metrics and default routes with DHCP. Alternatively, enabling the **WiFi repeater mode** toggle will create these settings for you automatically.

![WiFi repeater mode](https://github.com/RaspAP/raspap-webgui/assets/229399/fce68f76-2770-4d3e-99e1-ee9132408a0a){: style="width:420px"}

Save settings and choose **Restart hotspot** to active the wireless repeater. As with AP-STA mode, described below, this option is disabled or "greyed out" until a wireless client is configured.

### WiFi client AP mode
RaspAP has support for this special mode, also known as a **micro-AP** or simply **AP-STA**. Typically this can be difficult to configure manually, but RaspAP performs most of the config work behind the scenes for you.

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:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [Multiple WireGuard configs](wireguard.md#multiple-configs)
:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [Wireless LAN routing](wlanrouting.md)
:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } Custom user avatars
:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [WiFi repeater mode](ap-basics.md#wifi-repeater-mode)

A tangible side benefit of sponsorship is that Insiders are able to help steer future development of RaspAP. This is done through Insiders' access to discussions, feature requests, issues and pull requests in the private GitHub repository.

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:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [Multiple WireGuard configs](wireguard.md#multiple-configs)
:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [Wireless LAN routing](wlanrouting.md)
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eocticons-check-circle-fill-24:{: .check } [WiFi repeater mode](ap-basics.md#wifi-repeater-mode)

### Completed goals
#### **$500** - 1st Insiders Edition
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If you don't see these changes in the routing table, be sure to restart the hotspot.

### Alternate routing method
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As a convenience, [Insiders](insiders.md) are able to configure routing automatically by enabling the **WiFi repeater mode** toggle on the **Hotspot > Advanced** tab.

![WiFi repeater mode](https://github.com/RaspAP/raspap-webgui/assets/229399/fce68f76-2770-4d3e-99e1-ee9132408a0a){: style="width:420px"}

Save settings and choose **Start hotspot** or **Restart hotspot** to active the wireless repeater. As with [AP-STA mode](ap-sta.md) this option is disabled or "greyed out" until a wireless client is configured.

### Connecting clients
At this stage, you may connect clients to the AP as you would normally. Two different methods are [described here](ap-basics.md#connecting-clients).

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