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konombut
Aspirant
Jul 20, 2024

Use xr500 as "relay" for tp link router and still use geo filter for ping

I've got a TP-Link router (unsure of model) as our main home router and our previous Linksys EA7300 used as a "relay" (or is it access point?) In my room so I can use it for ethernet.

What I want to know is if I were to get an XR500 (or xr1000 or similar "gaming" router with geo-filtering) and replace the Linksys router in my room do I still get the geo-filter capability or does the tp-link need to be replaced?

Thanks in advance

2 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 20, 2024

    If you want to enjoy the gaming benefits of the XR500, its best to go modem---->XR500--->then access points

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Jul 22, 2024
    Exactly as above, if you were to put the XR in AP mode you would lose all the features. You can have it setup the way you have it now just with it in router mode but QoS wouldn't be very effective.