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S_P_E_C_I_A_L
Feb 12, 2022Aspirant
Netgear XR300 Wireless WAN
Hi, I bought a XR300 pro router and i wonder what i must do to put it into Wireless WAN mode, that is to say i want it to connect to an allready existing WLAN and use the existing WLAN as WAN por...
plemans
Feb 12, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You're wanting to connect it to an already pre-existing wireless network?
That'd either need wisp mode or repeater/extender mode. Neither of which the xr300 has.
S_P_E_C_I_A_L
Feb 12, 2022Aspirant
Hi plemans,
Well ok, that certainly takes the "PRO" out of this router, piece of s**t.
Guess i will have to flash it with xxxWRT or somting so that it becomes usable.
But thanx for the quick answer!
R.
- plemansFeb 12, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You can hardwire it into a network.
Not sure why you think its junk. Its a Pro Gaming router.
Its designed to reduce latency/ping times.