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Racko
Nov 20, 2024Follower
Question RAX120 and RAX30
I currently have an RX30 hardwired to a Spectrum modem. Speed and signal strength are not great in my 2000 sq ft home. I also have an RX120 not being used. Would the RX120 provide a stronge...
FURRYe38
Nov 20, 2024Guru - Experienced User
RAX don't support extender kind of modes. However one could ethernet connect the RAX120 in AP mode and use it as a 2nd WiFi AP in the home:
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2367505/highlight/true#M53985
Have you swapped out the RAX30 and put in the RAX120 in it's place to see if the 120 does better wifi coverage? Maybe use the RAX30 as a 2ndary AP.