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JPMLPS's avatar
JPMLPS
Aspirant
Apr 24, 2022

Setting up XR300 as Extender

Hello,

 

XR300 1.0.3.56

I'm trying to see if its possible to set up my old XR300 as a Wifi extender for my current XR500 without being wired in. I want to put the router in another area of the house that is getting a really weak signal. I've followed the steps here but when following the prompts on the Netduma interface, I only see Access Point. I've followed those directions and it seems the image wants the XR300 plugged into the XR500, which it does give a Wifi Signal from the XR300, but I'm wondering how it could extend without being wired in.

 

Thanks!

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    XR series routers only support either router or AP mode. No extender modes are supported.

    • JPMLPS's avatar
      JPMLPS
      Aspirant

      Solid.

       

      Thanks for such a quick response!

       

      got any recs on a good wifi extender for an XR500?

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        I'm a fan of the triband extenders. The dedicated backhaul keep throughput higher and reduce latency.