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Accessing X8000 Settings when set as Access Point
I bought a XR700 and added my X8000 to the same network as an access point. I noticed today that I have all the SSIDs from the X8000 showing up on my available network list and want to go into the X...
Netgear EX8000 or Netger R8000 in AP mode?
Either case, both devices will get IP addresses assigned from the XR700 DHCP server unless you have configured a static IP config for the AP. It's correct that the EX8000 would be reachable under mywifiext.net or mywifiext.com while direct connected to that device by wireless or another LAN port.
What is confusing me why you want to turn off the SSIDs - if disabled, the AP won't be of much use. Should the device in AP mode supporting SmartConnect, and your XR700 is configured for using SmartConnect, then you can re-configure the AP radios to the same SSID (network name), security mode, and wireless security password (WPA-PSK).
What you described at the end is exactly what I want to do. I will read up on SmartConnect - thanks!