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RAX78 Extender Mode?
Can the RAX78 be used as a wireless extender in repeater mode?
In the advanced settings of the router there is no “repeating” mode, only Router/Bridge options for a wired Access Point.
The instructions call for:
7. Select Advanced Setup > Router/AP/Bridge/Repeating Mode.
8. Select Enable Wireless Repeating Function for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi band.
In the advanced settings of the router there is no “repeating” mode, only Router/Bridge options for a wired Access Point.
The instructions call for:
7. Select Advanced Setup > Router/AP/Bridge/Repeating Mode.
8. Select Enable Wireless Repeating Function for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi band.
1 Reply
michael5050 wrote:
Can the RAX78 be used as a wireless extender in repeater mode?This seems to be a dying feature. If the manual doesn't mention it, you are probably out of luck.
Depending on your local setup you could go for a "fake AP mode" by connecting the RAX78 to your primary router with Powerline Ethernet.
I have done this with an Orbi router in AP mode. Worked fine.
While many questions about routers are generic and could be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:
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