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Reputationist
Oct 21, 2017Tutor
Can the R7000 work in bridge mode with the Orbi
I currently own a R7000 but it does not reach to all parts of my home. I am in the market for a mesh type router and wanted to continue to use the R7000...is that possible? If it is, how would I co...
- Oct 22, 2017
Thanks - I am just trying to get some additional coverage by using the equipment I have - maybe a little over use...
Reputationist
Oct 22, 2017Tutor
Yes - powerline adapters - the bridgemode is using the r7000 as a access point to the internet via the orbi?
peteytesting
Oct 22, 2017Hero
so then the term bridge mode isnt technically correct , but i wouldnt use the r9000 in ap mode with wifi unless its far from the coverage of the orbi as otherwise you would effect the orbi ap/band steering etc
- ReputationistOct 22, 2017Tutor
Thanks - I am just trying to get some additional coverage by using the equipment I have - maybe a little over use...