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XR500 as wireless ethernet bridge
I want to setup my XR500 as a wireless ethernet bridge.
Why? Becuase I have an XR500 and 4 devices that do not have WiFi adapters in a room that I can't run a wire.
I know I could use a cheaper ...
Netgear support answer:
There is no current option to set the XR500 to wireless ethernet bridge. For now, it only applies to several models. However, you can submit an ideas using the link below.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
l just bought:
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Desktop WiFi Range Extender (EX7000-100NAS)
I think this will be an easy to setup wireless ethernet bridge.
Hi engineeringDynamo,
Thank you for updating the thread. I'm glad you have found a workaround.
Please let us know if you have any other questions. :]
- Jason N
I have that same extender its , amazing piece of hardware so many options for it .