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Pallywood
Mar 23, 2020Tutor
Xr500 connected to EX7700 via ethernet
Hello. I connected the extender to the router via ethernet, to help with the backhaul. My android TV box and Laptops then we're not able to get DHCP IP addresses. Even after forgetting the WiFi conne...
- Mar 23, 2020
yeah the tribands need to be in AP mode for hardwired backhaul.
I'd try the speedtest with it in AP mode and in extener mode with the wireless backhaul. You might be surprised at how well the wireless backhaul works (provided you have a decent router)
Pallywood
Mar 23, 2020Tutor
Hi thanks for the answer.
I did none of that.
I will look up how to set the extender to AP mode
I did none of that.
I will look up how to set the extender to AP mode
plemans
Mar 23, 2020Guru - Experienced User
yeah the tribands need to be in AP mode for hardwired backhaul.
I'd try the speedtest with it in AP mode and in extener mode with the wireless backhaul. You might be surprised at how well the wireless backhaul works (provided you have a decent router)
- PallywoodMar 23, 2020TutorThank you for the update. We were wanting to use the ethernet as the router is in a room with loads of metal in the walls( a safe room)