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fabiobotelho
Follower
Sep 30, 2020

XR500

Hi all I just bought an XR1000 and I have an XR500, so I was thinking to place the XR500 on my second floor without need cable connection to replicate the XR1000 signal. It's possible? Can I make my...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 01, 2020

The XR500 doesn't have extender/repeater mode.

You could hardwire it in via ethernet connection, powerline connection, or moca adapter (ethernet over coax) and use it in access point mode. 

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    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Oct 02, 2020
    Would just reiterate the above, using it in AP mode will be your best option.