Nighthawk AX6 AX4300 as a WIFI extender for Bell Giga Hub

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Internet Provider&nbsp; / Equipment:Provider: BellInstallation Type: FiberProvider Equipment = Sagemcom Giga Hub 5689EMy Equipment:Nighthawk AX6 AX4300 6-Stream WIFI Router&nbsp;&nbsp;Configuration Question:I would like to extend the WIFI network I have configured on the Bell Giga Hub. I have a large home and the Giga hub had to be installed in the garage resulting in it being far from certain areas of the home.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would like to use the AX6 AX4300 to extend the WIFI network.Note:&nbsp; I have multiple Cat5e &amp; Cat 6 cable drops through the home that terminates in the garage next to the Giga Hub&nbsp;Can someone provide instructions on how to configure the AX6 AX4300 to extend my existing WIFI network?Can I use the Ethernet cables to further position the AX4300 away from the Giga Hub.&nbsp;Thanks in-advance'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

What RAX### model number is this router?
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Try AP mode on the RAX series router:
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode

michaelkenward · Answer

woodland&nbsp;wrote:
The Router is classified as an RX45

That would be the RAX45, which you tagged in your first message.
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You can use the RAX45 as an access point.
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How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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That does lose some of the functions on the RAX:
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Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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But your main router should handle those things.
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If you have Ethernet throughout the place, try the RAX in various places to see which gives you the best coverage. Somewhere between the main router and most remote bit of the property is probably best. But if the area really is big, your two sources may not be powerful enough to flood the place with WiFi.

Just another user with time on their hands.
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woodland · Answer

The Router is classified as an RX45

woodland · Answer

Thanks for the information and linksI reconfigured my device as an access point.&nbsp; When I connect to the Bell App I can see that the NightHawk is connected with an IP of 192.168.2.43Is there anyway for me to determine if the Access point is working.&nbsp; In other words is there a way I can tell if any wireless devices are using the access point or connecting via a different further way Access point.&nbsp;When I look at the network using the Bell app, I only see the Gigahub and one pod.&nbsp; I am assuming the app only has the ability to show bell connected devices.&nbsp;Thanks&nbsp;Again&nbsp;&nbsp;

michaelkenward · Answer

woodland&nbsp;wrote:
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I reconfigured my device as an access point.&nbsp; When I connect to the Bell App I can see that the NightHawk is connected with an IP of 192.168.2.43
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What is the IP of the router?
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What is the "Bell App"? I have no idea how that works.
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The Netgear router would usually go for 192.168.1.1. That's a different network from 192.168.2.X
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Just another user with time on their hands.
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Nighthawk AX6 AX4300 as a WIFI extender for Bell Giga Hub

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